Royal Ascot hats: The best of the fashion from flat racing’s greatest meeting
Royal Ascot is synonymous with high fashion – particularly when it comes to the hats sported by many of the female racegoers.


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Name that hat! Country Life Quiz of the Day
Tuesday's quiz has a wartime property for sale, plus popes, linoleum and more.
By Toby Keel Published
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Everything you need to know about the stealth red carpet tease and Breitling’s new Top Time B31 watch — as seen on Austin Butler’s wrist
In the space of a month, Breitling has signed Austin Butler as a brand ambassador, launched a new collection and snapped up a dormant brand.
By Chris Hall Published
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Everything you need to know about the stealth red carpet tease and Breitling’s new Top Time B31 watch — as seen on Austin Butler’s wrist
In the space of a month, Breitling has signed Austin Butler as a brand ambassador, launched a new collection and snapped up a dormant brand.
By Chris Hall Published
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One for the pot: Nine of the prettiest vases to gift this Mother's Day, instead of flowers
We typically send our mothers flowers on Mothering Sunday, but what about a vase to hold them in?
By Hetty Lintell Published
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Rolls Royce Ghost Series II: The car of many colours that can do many amazing things
The Ghost is the classic Rolls-Royce — can it adapt to a changing automotive landscape?
By Toby Keel Published
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How sport achieved global domination — and the luxury brands that followed in pursuit of gold
Sport is now a prime target for luxury brands and if they play it right there’s a multi-billion dollar prize waiting for them at the finish line.
By Chris Hall Published
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Victor Hugo, France's greatest novelist, was also a talented artist — and now his 'rarely seen' illustrations are on display at the RA
Victor Hugo dismissed his drawings as mere things made in the margins of his manuscripts Now, a Royal Academy exhibition reveals how powerfully they engage the imagination.
By Carla Passino Published
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Philip Treacy, Gucci and Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, take centre stage at Chatsworth's latest floral-inspired exhibition
'The Gorgeous Nothings: Flowers at Chatsworth’ traverses eras and art forms, raising questions about the environment.
By Carla Passino Published
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Let's get physical: The best home gym products to get you moving
A new coffee table book celebrating the rise of Technogym and a collaboration with Dior should be all the motivation you need.
By Hetty Lintell Published
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The 30-carat aquamarine pendant smuggled out of Russia and recently attributed to Fabergé that sold for £35,000 — three times its estimate
The ribbon-bow surmount is synonymous with the Russian jewellery houses.
By Carla Passino Last updated