Seen any sixties Japanese films, recently? One thing that really stands out is the style. While American and European directors were promoting
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Badrutt’s Palace: the centrepiece of St. Moritz
In September, meek patches of snow sit atop the rough peaks of Switzerland’s Upper Engadin. A parade of lush green lark trees
Bags of talent: Samuel Bail of Troubadour
If you’ve been in the market for beautifully made, waterproof leather bags anytime in the last five years, you will have undoubtedly
Brunello Cucinelli: the Prophet of Solomeo
Of the various men I’ve met since I founded The Rake 11 years ago, the two I’ve found most inspiring are Ralph
Back to Basics: the Rise of the Super Staple
There was a time, in the early 1990s, when the Japanese makers of upscale jeans had the tiniest of markets. They sold
Bear Thrills: Motoluxe’s revamped Teddy Bear Coat
It’s nigh on impossible to look past Motoluxe’s Teddy Bear coat, both figuratively and literally. A voluminous silhouette with a head-turning aesthetic.
For the love of shirtmaking – Alessandro Gherardi
Alessandro Gherardi knows a thing or two about shirtmaking. In fact, we’d go so far as to say he knows all there
Chapal’s new season outerwear takes flight
By the time she disappeared somewhere over the central Pacific Ocean, during a doomed attempt to make a circumnavigational flight of the
The Legends of Anderson & Sheppard: Fred Astaire
Since the dawning days of the 20th century, Anderson & Sheppard has artfully cut a niche as the tailor of choice for
Artist Patrick Hughes Puts Things in Perspective
For 60 years, Patrick Hughes has been busy capturing the attention and imaginations of many, with his innovative artworks that play with

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