Six of the Best Irons

Smoothing out the stubborn wrinkles in your linen trousers with a hot steam iron might sound like a chore, but that's no reason to let your standards slide. Yes, it might be a struggle, and though your arms ache as you tackle that pile of laundry, with one of these six gorgeous irons you'll be safe in the knowledge that however back-breaking the drudgery, you'll always look stylish! Who knows, you might even offer to finish your neighbour's ironing, just to show off your technique.

This feature was written in December 2006.