Friends of Begg x Co - Bay Garnett

Over 20 years’ experience as a stylist, editor, author and creative director of some of fashion's most enduring images.

As the pioneer of "thrifting", Bay was the first to include vintage pieces in luxury shoots, bringing thrifting into the mainstream. Today, her second-hand credentials are more relevant than ever to the future of fashion, as a cornerstone of sustainability.

Nature - Xanthe Gladstone - Growing a Mini Garden on Your Windowsill

I personally feel that it’s a myth that we need a garden to grow our own produce. There is really so much that we can do with a small indoor space to still provide fresh, delicious food for ourselves. All you need is a light and reasonably warm space, good quality compost, seeds, and something to plant them in. It’ll also be useful to get a small watering can or something that can be utilised to provide a steady and gentle stream of water onto the seeds. My general rule is to plant the seeds twice as deep as the seed is long, and cover it with compost, water it once or twice a day, and then wait to see what happens. Everything will germinate at different times so you have to be patient! 

Healthy Living - Sophie Hellyer, Cold Water Swimmer & Founder of Rise Fierce

Sophie grew up in Devon (UK) and loved the water from a young age. She became a champion surfer and model in her late teens but, as her career has progressed, she has pushed for a more inclusive surfing culture, with particular focus on feminism and diverse representation. She has also become a prominent spokesperson on ocean pollution, sustainability and ethical fashion. Sophie has written about these topics for publications such as The Independent, GQ Magazine, Glamour and Surf Girl. She even gave a TEDx talk in which she flashed her menstrual cup. Sophie founded Rise Fierce, a cold-water swimming community which empowers women through wild swimming and kinship. Currently living by the sea in Cornwall (UK), she regularly hosts Rise Fierce retreats across the UK – incorporating wild swimming, surfing, yoga and women’s circles – where she encourages other women to jump in and rise up. Sophie is also a qualified instructor for surfing, SUP, open-water-swimming and yoga, as well as a lifeguard at her local beach. 

Healthy Living - Teddy Mitchell's Jumbleberry Jam Recipe

I have a sticky secret. I make my own marmalade and jam. I now gift to you my easy jumbleberry jam.

3 ingredients, 30 mins and a small batch to start you off. Perfect for Mother’s Day – and you can say you made it yourself!

erBook Club - Jeremy Langmead

Jeremy Langmead is an editor and writer. He is the former brand and content director of MR PORTER, the online men’s style destination, as well as a regular contributor to The Times. Previously he has been the editor of Esquire, Wallpaper and the Sunday Times Style magazines. We caught up with Jeremy to discuss his new book 'Vain Glorious'.

How to Wear Cashmere - Stuart Williamson

The Red Admiral is unmistakable, powerful and presents the first colour drop of our SS21 Collection. Featuring inky blues, with pops of red currant and accents of tartan. We asked our SS21 stylist Stuart Williamson how to style his favourite pieces from our first drop of the season, Admiral.

Healthy Living - Xanthe Gladstone's Baked Jerusalem Artichokes

As I am now clearing out my garden to make way for this year’s growing, I now have an abundance of Jerusalem artichokes and cavolo nero to use up in the kitchen. This is a very simple and delicious recipe using the best of this season’s vegetables that makes a delicious lunch. 

Xanthe Gladstone's Guide to Getting Your Garden Ready for Spring

Spring is undoubtedly the most important time in a vegetable gardener’s year and it’s also the most challenging because there’s just so much to fit in. Sitting in my freezing cold kitchen in Wales in late January, I am actually craving the time when I can spend hours of satisfaction in my garden in March, but for now, it’s all about preparation and planning for that time. I want to get as ready as I can for that time and also set myself up for my most successful vegetable growing year yet. I’m going to share five top tips with you so that you can get your garden ready for Spring too. It’s harder to get motivated when the weather is cold and dark, but I assure you it’s so satisfying when you do force yourself to get out there. 

Artist's Corner - Richard Gaston - Travel & Lifestyle Photographer

Why is Cashmere a Luxury Fibre?

Cashmere is the perfect fibre in so many ways. Not only is it soft, delicate and beautifully fine, it’s three times more insulating than sheep wool and is extremely versatile. Such versatility means that cashmere fibre can be transformed into a vast array of garments and styles – from the likes of chunky knits and lounge wear to light summer shawls and accessories. It’s interesting to note, while you wouldn’t choose to wear cashmere on a tropical beach, it’s very difficult to find a fibre that has all these qualities, while being so seasonally and stylistically versatile – I’m trying really hard to think of one – can you? 

These properties are the obvious response to the question ‘Why is cashmere a luxury fibre?’, however there are a lot more answers than you first might think…