With populism being all de rigeur at both ends of the political spectrum, it is advisable to keep clear of certain things,
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Forget the rumble in the jungle, or even the thriller in Manila. The most momentous boxing match of the 20th century —
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Power Punch: Super Strength Cocktails
Sidecar Ingredients: 1 teaspoon white sugar 20ml Hennessy Cognac 20ml Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge Liqueur Half lemon 1 cup ice cubes Method:
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“When Matisse dies,” exclaimed Pablo Picasso, “Chagall will be the only painter left that really understands what colour is.” Because Marc Chagall,
Santoni for The Rake: The Lightweight Camouflage Suede Monk Straps
No matter how hard one tries, it is nigh on impossible to find shoes which, when the mercury rises, are truly comfortable.
A Wicket Sense of Humour: Henry Lloyd-Hughes
Henry Lloyd-Hughes has a tour de force of a personality. His gregarious, charismatic conversational skills at first put you off balance, but
The Most Rakish Power Suits in History
The art of power dressing is an arcane one, mastered only by the select few. With sources of inspiration few and far between, permit The Rake to recommend these ten superlative proponents of the power suit.
Begg for The Rake: The Camouflage Cashmere Square
Cashmere. It is by any measure the king of luxurious natural fibres, an esteemed and precious material championed by purveyors of elevated
An Old Fashioned Please | Eric Vallat
Sitting with Eric Vallat at the Hotel Barrière Le Majestic, I am perplexed by how friendly and approachable this man is. As

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