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Danse Macabre

While we have been kept apart for too long, our yearning to be together is perhaps what has sustained us — and there is light at the end of the tunnel. But if we must go it alone, we must do it in style.

Words The Rake Fashion Director Veronica Perez

20_12_15_THE_RAKE_ASPECT_OLD_HOLLYWOOD7633 RFBrown wool Glencheck outer gown, Gownsmith at The Rake; white cotton shirt, Cordone at The Rake; cream cashmere scarf, Johnstons of Elgin at The Rake.

Grey wool three-piece suit, Richard Anderson; light blue cotton shirt, Walker Slater at The Rake; orange silk multicolour paisley printed tie, Calabrese 1924 at The Rake; grey cashmere pocket-square, Anderson & Sheppard; black leather brogues, John Lobb at The Rake

Brown wool pinstripe double-breasted jacket, black and white dress shirt and brown silk checked tie, cream wool front-pleated trouser, all Ralph Lauren Purple Label; grey socks, London Sock Company at The Rake; black leather loafers, Crockett & Jones.

Teal Frankland quarter-neck jersey, Yuri & Yuri at The Rake; grey wool blake check Aleks pleated trousers, Kit Blake at The Rake; black leather Chelsea boots, Crockett & Jones.

White virgin wool overcoat, white Jacquard trousers and vest, white roll-neck, all Dolce & Gabbana.

Blue cotton cutaway collar shirt, Udeshi at The Rake; multicolour silk striped tie, Tie Your Tie at The Rake; pink linen double-breasted waistcoat, Favourbrook; cream wool pleat front trouser, Ralph Lauren.

Cardamom velvet cotton Chaucer smoking jacket and navy silk patterned bow-tie, both Favourbrook; white cotton pleated shirt, Emma Willis; black silk dotted pocket-square and silver cufflinks, both Budd Shirtmakers.

Brown wool pinstripe double-breasted jacket, black and white dress shirt and brown silk checked tie, all Ralph Lauren Purple Label.

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Dark grey single-breasted with red overcheck tweed sports coat, Richard Anderson; cream cotton shirt, Emma Willis; burgundy striped tie, Tie Your Tie at The Rake; cream wool trousers, Kit Blake at The Rake; burgundy leather shoes, John Lobb at The Rake

Yellow cashmere jacket and navy wool tuxedo trousers, both Ralph Lauren Purple Label; white cotton pleated shirt, Emma Willis; black silk bow-tie, Favourbrook

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Teal Frankland quarter-neck jersey, Yuri & Yuri at The Rake; grey wool blake check Aleks pleated trousers, Kit Blake at The Rake; black leather Chelsea boots, Crockett & Jones.

Brown wool pinstripe double-breasted jacket, black and white dress shirt and brown silk checked tie, cream wool front-pleated trouser, all Ralph Lauren Purple Label; grey socks, London Sock Company at The Rake; black leather loafers, Crockett & Jones

Dark grey herringbone jacket, Brunello Cucinelli; white cotton shirt, Cordone at The Rake; burgundy silk polkadot cravat, Budd Shirtmakers

Teal peacock print pyjamas, New & Lingwood at The Rake.

Blue printed gown and beige cable-knit sweater, both New & Lingwood at The Rake; white cotton shirt, Cordone at The Rake; navy wool trousers, Timothy Everest at The Rake; navy velvet loafers, Baudoin & Lange at The Rake.

Cream linen, wool and silk chalkstripe suit, Brunello Cucinelli; white cotton striped shirt and brown silk printed tie, both Lardini; grey cashmere pocket-square, Anderson & Sheppard; beige cotton socks, London Sock Company.

Grey wool pinstripe suit, Lardini at The Rake; light blue cotton stripe shirt and blue and brown silk striped tie, both Budd Shirtmakers; navy cashmere cardigan, Johnstons of Elgin at The Rake; blue enamel cufflinks, Codis Maya; navy cotton sock, London Sock Company; burgundy leather shoes, John Lobb at The Rake.

Video by Marcus Ebanks

Photographer’s Assistant: Derrick Kakembo

Fashion Assistant: Amelia Hudson

Grooming: Georgia Hope

Model: Rodney Charles @Models1

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