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AN OFFICE AND A GENTLEMAN

Words The Rake Fashion Director Grace Gilfeather

TheRake_TheOffice_13_010 RF(2)Arielle: London pale blush silk pyjama shirt, Asceno; Grey flannel wide leg trouser, Caroline Andrew; Hangisi Yellow satin jewel buckle pumps, Manolo Blahnik. Jacey: Navy flannel suit, Blue denim button down collar shirt, Claret Geometric tie and Cherry Silk octagonal print pocket square, all Edward Sexton at The Rake.

Dusty Rose needlecord suit with patch pockets and turnback cuffs with smoked mother of pearl buttons, Light Pink linen shirt and Cream cashmere embroidered pocket square, all Anderson & Sheppard; 44mm Alpine Eagle Chrono in Lucent Steel A223 featuring a brass dial stamped with an Aletsch Blue sunburst pattern achieved by galvanic treatment and inspired by the iris of the eagle Aletsch Blue chronograph counters with rhodium-plated rims, COSC certified chronometer, Chopard.

Blue and red striped cotton shirt, Emma Willis; teal flannel suit, Caroline Andrew; black leather tassel loafers, Ralph Lauren Purple Label.

White cotton shirt, Gold mini paisley geometric madder silk tie and Green and Plum paisley silk madder scarf with tassels, all Budd Shirtmakers at The Rake; Navy pinstripe double-breasted jacket and navy pinstripe pleated trousers, The Rake Tailored Garments with Vitale Barberis Canonico; Beige cotton socks, London Sock Company at The Rake; Black leather single buckle shoe, John Lobb; Navy St. James Fedora, Lock & Co.; briefcase, stylists own.

Pink cotton shirt, Green paisley madder silk tie and Royal and Navy sunburst silver cloisonne chain cufflinks, all Budd Shirtmakers at The Rake; Brown wool and silk spot pocket square, Anderson & Sheppard; Gold coloured tie tack, Benson & Clegg; Grey flannel double-breasted jacket, The Rake Tailored Garments with Vitale Barberis Canonico; and 43mm L.U.C Perpetual Twin from The L.U.C collection featuring a COSC certified chronometer, grey-coloured dial with sunburst satin-brushed motif focused on the big date in 18-carat rose gold on a brown nubuck calfskin strap, Chopard.

Arielle: 3 piece chalk stripe suit, Dobrik & Lawton; Black suede Armissa pumps, Ralph Lauren Purple Label; 29 mm Rendez-Vous Night & Day, Pink gold set with 60 diamonds Silvered grey and Guilloche dial, Jaeger LeCoultre. Jacey: Grey flannel double-breasted jacket and grey flannel pleated trousers, The Rake Tailored Garments with Vitale Barberis Canonico.

Black linen cowl back top, Dobrik & Lawton; earrings from the L’Heure Du Diamant collection featuring round brilliant-cut diamonds (1.69ct) and round shaped rubies set in white gold, Chopard.

Arielle: Grey wool flannel Astor jumpsuit, Ralph Lauren Purple Label. Jacey: Brown Cashmere polo t-shirt and Brown flannel trousers, Benson & Clegg; 43mm L.U.C Perpetual Twin 18-carat rose gold on a brown nubuck calfskin strap, Chopard.

Stone Gabardine suit, Yellow pin collar cotton poplin shirt and Chocolate geometrici Silk tie, all Edward Sexton at The Rake. Cufflinks, stylists own.Master Control Calendar, Stainless Steel Silvered grey and Sunray-brushed dial Diameter : 40mm, Thickness : 10.95mm, Jaeger LeCoultre.

Jacey: Sand Linen, Wool and Silk houndstooth deconstructed blazer and Cream Cashmere polo t-shirt, both Brunello Cucinelli; Navy Silk pocket square, Budd Shirtmakers at The Rake.44mm Alpine Eagle Chrono, Chopard. Arielle: Pink Silk bra, La Perla; White Wool blend Andela trousers, Ralph Lauren Purple Label.Earrings from the L’Heure Du Diamant collection featuring round brilliant-cut diamonds (1.69ct) and round shaped rubies set in white gold, Chopard.

Blue and white striped cotton shirt and Fiesta Red Barathea braces with button loops, Budd Shirtmakers; Orange and Navy paisley silk tie, Fumagalli 1891 at The Rake; White whipcord trousers, The Rake Tailored Garments at The Rake.43mm L.U.C Perpetual Twin 18-carat rose gold on a brown nubuck calfskin strap, Chopard.

Brown Wool and Cashmere chalk stripe suit, Brown and Red brushed cotton striped shirt and Brown printed silk and wool tie, all Lardini. Master Control Calendar, Stainless Steel Silvered grey and Sunray-brushed dial Diameter : 40mm, Thickness : 10.95mm Jaeger LeCoultre.

Teal Silk shirt, Caroline Andrew; White Wool blend Andela trousers, Ralph Lauren Purple Label; Black evening Peonia slingback, Rene Caovilla.

Grey wool Astor jacket and White Wool blend Andela trousers, Ralph Lauren Purple Label; Pink Silk bra, La Perla; Green suede pumps, Manolo Blahnik.

Arielle: Pink Silk bra, La Perla; Grey wool wide-leg trousers, Caroline Andrew. Jacey: Navy flannel suit, Blue denim button down collar shirt, Edward Sexton at The Rake.

Digital Op: Gemma Gravett

Photographer’s Assistant: Sam Weller

Fashion Assistants: Veronica Perez and Amelia Hudson

Make Up and Hair: By Julie Thomas at David Artists Using Chanel Rouge Allure Ink Laque Chanel Le Lift Lotion

Models: Arielle Panta @ Select Models & Jacey Elthalion @ Select Models

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