Icons / October 2022
Rakish Icons: Tom Ford
The sequence of events that would make Tom Ford the superstar designer he is today began once he decided to move to
Stories
‘The man who views the world at 50 the same as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life.’
Muhammad Ali
Icons
‘Men get to be a mixture of the charming mannerisms of the women they have known.’
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Icons / October 2022
The Birth of The Blues
With its roots in African-American culture in America’s Deep South, the name is a reference to the melancholy and sadness (a characteristic
Style
‘There is one other reason for dressing well, namely that dogs respect it, and will not attack you in good clothes.’
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Stories / October 2022
The Rake Style Guide: A Page From The Tenenbaums
Considering how it remains to influence haute-couture fashion brands like Gucci and Prada (who Anderson has worked with), The Royal Tenenbaums offers
Stories / October 2022
The One-Man Jet Set
I support the New York Jets, which is a statement met consistently with a slew of ‘whys?’ and ‘poor yous’. We are
Craft
‘Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.’
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Craft / October 2022
The Rake visits Berluti for LVMH’s, The Journées Particulière
“The object of art is to give life a shape” said Jean Anouilh, the absurdist French playwright. If you put Berluti’s bespoke
Craft / October 2022
The Rake Visits Louis XIII
There are a select few occasions in my life about which I like to reminisce. They include a birthday celebration when a
Code
‘If only for the sake of elegance I try to remain morally pure.’
Marcel Proust
Code / February 2022
How to: Shine Your Shoes
Here, a rakish lesson in the fine art of shoe shining from our very own Tom Chamberlin. No creams, no blowtorches,
Code / June 2020
Foolproof Father’s Day Gifts
For all the right reasons, Father’s Day is lower-key than Mother’s Day. All fathers understand why, and if you don’t, do catch
News
‘To know, is to know that you know nothing. That is the meaning of true knowledge.’
Socrates
Icons / September 2022
Joy Cometh in the mourning
Despite reports of failing health, like so many, you just assume you would always have more time and she would live forever.
News / May 2022
Ralph Lauren: In His Own Fashion
Most of the clothes that you see on runways are there for purposes other than actually being worn as part of a
Speed
‘There are two things no man will admit he cannot do well: drive and make love.’
Sir Stirling Moss
Speed / September 2022
Sixty Years of Bond’s Best Cars
Many were the most desirable motors of their time, with some, like Toyota and Mustang, representing the countries where Bond was sent
Speed / September 2022
The Rake Visits: The Furka Pass with Aston Martin
Sixty years on, The Rake were invited to celebrate one of the world’s most recognisable partnerships within the franchise and possibly, British
Pleasure
‘I have the simplest tastes; I am always satisfied with the best.’
Oscar Wilde
Pleasure / October 2022
Like The Fifties Never Went Away
Ladies of Lyford Cay’ is, at first sight, a fairly straightforward vision of bliss. Taken in 1974 by the American photographer Slim
Pleasure / October 2022
The Rake Dispatch: San Sebastian – Spain’s Hungriest City
A pintxo is a small snack (sort of like a tapas) that is often a mix of meats, cheeses, and fish placed
Looks / March 2022
How To Wear Sneakers With Tailoring
The suit, forever the paragon of sartorial style, has never really gone under the knife since it was first popularised in the
Looks / September 2021
Style de Triomphe: Longchamp
On Sunday April 27th, 1857, a vast crowd, including the emperor Napoleon III and his wife, Eugenie de Montijo gathered to watch
Watches
From exclusive collaborations to groundbreaking artistic creations, we bring you the latest horological news and reviews.
Stories / October 2022
Sweet Valley Highs
In recent times, watchmaking bosses have become like rock stars, their auras and magnetism burning as brightly as their brands. Cue hotshots
Stories / September 2022
Sixty Years of Bond’s best watches
Like all horologists, 007 knows precisely when to pair the watch to the moment, be it a black-tie event or while fighting
The Bunker
The Bunker, is an exclusive, Los Angeles-based club for petrolheads, founded by David Bren. We are proud to have The Bunker sponsoring the content for all things Motoring at The Rake.
Stories / May 2021
The Bunker Presents… The Enthusiast Video Series
The intersection where community, culture and cars converge, The Bunker is much more than a club. They are leading the path to
Stories / April 2021
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Style / October 2015
SEXUAL REVOLUTION
A conversation I had some time ago with Blancpain’s Vice President and Head of Marketing, Alain Delamuraz, brought to light a rather
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Style / September 2015
The Noble Ninefold Path to Suit Enlightenment, Part I
One: The Shoulders The shoulders are the foundation of the suit jacket. They frame the face and are the first thing that
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Code / October 2015
THE FIVE PILLARS OF GENTLEMEN’S ETIQUETTE
When William of Wykeham, then- Chancellor of England, decreed in the 14th century that ‘Manners maketh man’ would be the perfect motto
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Code / September 2016
What To Buy This Week: Something for the Weekend
This week we take on an autumnal weekend for the rake at leisure. Whether sipping frothy coffee in the Piazza Della Repubblica, enjoying a spot of shopping in Lower Manhattan