Motorcycles and their riders have had a somewhat unfairly bad reputation ever since the rebellious connotations were formed by the rockers of
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Longhing for Perfection: The Riva Lounge at The Gritti Palace
Regular readers will doubtless be well aware that the Gritti Palace is one of Venice’s finest hotels, a restorative oasis tucked away
United We Stand: George Cleverley X Nigold by United Arrows
I’m sure that you will be well aware of George Cleverley, the luxury British shoemaker famed for its iconic toe shapes, timeless
A Label of Love: The Design Edit
As our month of all things design driven comes to a close, we bring you a selection of exciting new concepts and rakish classics that have cast their spell over us this season.
Martin Sharp: Art as Pop, Pop as Art
In 1965, author William S Burroughs remarked, “I see no reason why the artistic world can’t absolutely merge with Madison Avenue. Pop
The Impractical Choice: Cox & Yeman Billiards Table
This bespoke billiard table was created by Cox & Yeman, one of the oldest London Billiard Companies, in roughly 1895 for a
What To Buy This Week: The Autumn Haul
LM Montgomery wrote. “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers,” – and so are we, as we look forward to freshening up our autumnal collection.
The Glory Days of the Hellraiser: Terence Stamp
In his heyday, Terence Stamp was an East End Odysseus amongst the lotus-eaters, an unfathomably handsome god with moon-trenched eyes, a star
History Boy: George Skeggs
Artist George Skeggs is undoubtedly one of London’s last remaining legends. It only takes a short time in his company to realise
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2016 Auction: Pt III
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is a momentous affair, so The Rake only felt it right to conduct an equally momentous charity auction replete with some truly incredible lots, all…

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