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Rake Commends: The Online Atelier’s Christmas Gift Guide
The ghastly ordeal of Christmas high street shopping is something that no rakish individual should ever have to endure. Good job then that we’ve prepared some thoughts on those pieces most suited to festive gifting, all available online through The Rake Shop.
Words Benedict Browne
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Edward Sexton Solid Rose Gold Collar Pin
Elevate your sartorial attire ten-fold with this 18-carat solid rose gold collar pin from the legendary Edward Sexton. A long time proponent of the collar pin, a sharp pinned-in shirt collar has always been a key element of the Sexton look. Crafted by Toby Mclellan, a contemporary artisanal jeweller who’s pushing the boundaries of design out of his workshop in Hatton Garden, the pin is the perfect tool with which to keep one's elegant four-in-hand knotted tie in the perfect place between the points of your collar. £510.00.
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Rubinacci All Season Silk Samurai Scarf
If, like myself, you value practicality then wearing an item of clothing that is suitable all year round is a win-win is it not? But when there’s an added injection of Neapolitan design flair with an element of Samurai-inspired danger, you’ve won. Rubinacci’s All Season Samurai Scarf is made from their signature blend of silk and modal, it’s uniquely light and airy - perfect for trans-seasonal use. With touches of royal blue, gold, crimson and ochre, it’s a perfectly balanced print and will drape beautifully across the shoulder blades. As luxurious as a scarf can be, it’s the perfect present for your favourite rakish scarf-wearer. £380.00.
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Hedon Artemis Motorcycle Helmet
For the sartorial motorcyclist in your life, this striking motorcycle helmet, an exclusive collaboration with Hedon and The Rake, is a sure-fire investment. Constructed from a composite of carbon fibre and fibre glass, the Artemis helmet (so called in homage to the ancient god's association with speed) has incredibly uncompromising design specifications with each layer of fibre hand-laid on top of the other. What's more, it’s lined in a sumptuous cognac leather for extra comfort. Every helmet is made-to-order and comes with unique hand-painted blue tonal stripes, the design of which is exclusive to The Rake. £500.00.
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New & Lingwood Black and Silver Houndstooth Silk Jacquard Dressing Gown
There are two ways to go about dressing this Christmas: up or down. Though we very much hope you'll be dressing up, once you’re finally finished with dressing to the nines at countless soirees, slipping into something that is both comfortable and relaxing is the finest way of winding down this festive season. This collaboration with one of our favourite outfitters, New & Lingwood, is just the thing for it. This oversized black and silver houndstooth silk jacquard dressing gown has been woven at an age-old silk mill in Suffolk, and made in a traditional gown-making workshop in Nottingham. As elegant as it looks, its comfort will undoubtedly knock you back into your arm chair, making it a Christmas to remember. £1250.00.
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Edward Sexton Blue Bengal Tab Collar Shirt
A contrasting shirt collar and cuffs is one thing, but add a collar-tab for good measure and you’re looking at something altogether more empowered. Arguably the quintessential tab-collar shirt, this design from Edward Sexton benefits from Sexton's masterful pattern cutting and uncompromising technical requirements. Sewn with nine single-needle stitches per centimetre, this slim fitting cotton satin shirt is perfectly poised with its tall pointed collar, deep cuffs and high armholes, and will undeniably be the most rakish shirt in the room. £180.00.
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Drake's Caramel Vintage Shantung Silk Tie
This soft, texturally rich and rather quirky shantung silk was sourced deep from the depths of heritage British haberdasher Drakes’ archives. Known for its exceptional neckwear, this tie has been sewn by Drake's in a softly-lined three-fold construction that knots perfectly and it’s appealing neutral aesthetic makes it particularly easy to wear. Relaxed, elegant and supple, the irregularities in the silk add a certain extra level of character to the tie, which when paired with a crisp shirt and clean-cut suit, means you’re on to a winner.£125.00.
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Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver White, Navy & Deep Pink Enamel Cufflinks
With over 230 years of unmatched experience in working with silver and jewellery, it’s safe to say that Deakin & Francis’s creations are exemplary, and with the workshops tricks of the trade they’ve certainly been passed through generations of artisans. Well regarded for producing the finest cufflinks around, these deep pink and navy vitreous cufflinks are modest and elegant whilst also being very traditional in their classic oval shape. With the fine balance of complimentary colours, they are easily workable into any formal look and will become cherished over time. £220.00.
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Turnbull & Asser Furious Eagle Silk Handkerchief in Ecru
It’s always fantastic when two great minds come together in a bid to create something truly special, as is the case with our collaboration with Turnbull & Asser and design-guru Mo Coppelleta. Code-named 'Furious Eagle', this pocket square is printed on the finest silk known to man in Macclesfield, and features the heraldic insignia of one of Jermyn Street’s most famed establishments, as well as that of The Rake. The immensely talented Coppelleta has applied his craft to create an intricate design that’s complimented by the sumptuous ecru silk ground. Distinctive, exclusive and yet easy to wear, it's ultimate in rakish stocking-fillers. £85.00.
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