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If These walls could talk

Words The Rake Fashion Director Grace Gilfeather

20220110_The_Rake_10_104 RFHer: White silk slip, By Committee. Him: Como Boutique paisley unlined silk dressing gown, New & Lingwood at The Rake. Cut-throat razors, kindly loaned by Truefitt & Hill.

Grey cashmere crew-neck, navy and suede patch cashmere flannel shirt and grey wool flannel trouser, all Ralph Lauren Purple Label; red paisley silk pocket-square, Edward Sexton; Red Havana opticals, Cutler & Gross; purple cotton socks, London Sock Company; black saddle leather Hanover 1 briefcase, Asprey at The Rake; mink suede Cranley boot, Edward Green; flyback watch from the L.U.C collection featuring a khaki-coloured dial, COSC-certified chronometer, limited edition of 100 pieces set in titanium on a calfskin brown strap, Chopard

Camel Jena stretch camel hair jacket and waistcoat, off-white silk shirt and trousers, all Ralph Lauren Collection; camel suede pumps, Jimmy Choo; Royal Oak self-winding, Audemars Piguet; the Happy Diamonds collection earrings featuring diamonds and two dancing diamonds set in 18ct rose-gold and Nuage ring from the Precious Lace collection in ethical 18ct rose-gold set with pear-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds, Chopard.

Blue cotton pin-collar shirt, green silk tie, red paisley silk pocket- square and navy flannel suit, all Edward Sexton; crosshatch silver cufflinks, Asprey at The Rake; navy St. James fedora, Lock & Co; Tonneau Grand Cru featuring a diamond baguette bezel (2.90ct) COSC-certified chronometer set in 18ct rose-gold set on a brown alligator strap, Chopard L.U.C.

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Camel Jena stretch camel hair jacket and waistcoat, off-white silk shirt and trousers, all Ralph Lauren Collection; camel suede pumps, Jimmy Choo; Royal Oak self- winding, Audemars Piguet; earring from the Happy Diamonds collection featuring diamonds and two dancing diamonds set in 18ct rose-gold, Chopard Nuage ring from the Precious Lace collection in ethical 18ct rose-gold set with pear-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds, Chopard.

Off-white pearl and crystals fringed gown, Thom Laurence; cream patent leather pumps, Jimmy Choo; Torsade de Chaumet necklace in white-gold, set with brilliant-cut diamonds, Chaumet; the L’Heure Du Diamant collection timepiece featuring a white mother of pearl dial, round brilliant-cut diamond bezel (5.58ct), round brilliant diamonds (1.36ct), briolette-cut diamond crown in 18ct white-gold on a black alligator strap, Chopard.

Black cotton and satin peak lapel tuxedo, white dress shirt and black silk bow-tie and white silk pocket- square, all Ralph Lauren Purple Label; crosshatch silver cufflinks, Asprey; fire burst opticals, Cutler & Gross; frosted gold self-winding chronograph, Audemars Piguet.

Him: Black cotton and satin peak lapel tuxedo, white dress shirt and black silk bow-tie and white silk pocket-square, all Ralph Lauren Purple Label; crosshatch silver cufflinks, Asprey; fire burst opticals, Cutler & Gross; frosted gold self-winding chronograph, Audemars Piguet. Her: Off-white pearl and crystals fringed gown, Thom Laurence; cream patent leather pumps, Jimmy Choo; Torsade de Chaumet necklace in white- gold, set with brilliant-cut diamonds, Chaumet; the L’Heure Du Diamant collection timepiece featuring a white mother of pearl dial, round brilliant-cut diamond bezel (5.58ct), round brilliant diamonds (1.36ct), briolette-cut diamond crown in 18ct white-gold on a black alligator strap, Chopard.

Turmeric yellow Bridge coat, Edward Sexton; navy cashmere cable knit roll-neck, Anderson & Sheppard; Seamaster 300m Co-Axial Master Chronometer 41mm bronze-gold on leather strap, Omega.

Her: Camel Jena stretch camel hair jacket and waistcoat, off- white silk shirt and trousers, all Ralph Lauren Collection. Him: blue cotton pin-collar shirt, green silk tie, red paisley silk pocket-square and navy flannel suit, all Edward Sexton.

Khaki cotton twill Gabriella dress, Carmen Llaguno; yellow-gold Talisman medal pendant, Goossens Paris; rose-gold Bee My Love bracelet and rose-gold oval-cut amethyst and brilliant-cut diamonds, Bee My Love Exquises cocktail ring, both Chaumet.

Her: Khaki cotton twill Gabriella dress, Carmen Llaguno; yellow-gold Talisman medal pendant, Goossens Paris; rose-gold Bee My Love bracelet and rose-gold oval-cut amethyst and brilliant-cut diamonds, Bee My Love Exquises cocktail ring, both Chaumet. Him: Navy blue virgin wool and silk Virgilio suit, Brioni; ice-blue Oxford cotton shirt, Emma Willis at The Rake; navy and green Madder silk tie, Budd Shirtmakers; blue cotton floral pocket-square, stylist’s own; purple cotton socks, London Sock Company; dark oak Antique calf Cadogan brogue, Edward Green; Quattro Spirit 25 featuring a white Grand Feu enamel dial crafted by the enamel artisan of Chopard Manufacture in Fleurier with Poinçon de Genève quality hallmark in ethical 18ct rose-gold with brown alligator leather strap limited and numbered edition of 100 pieces, Chopard L.U.C.

Navy blue virgin wool and silk Virgilio suit, Brioni; ice-blue Oxford cotton shirt, Emma Willis at The Rake; navy and green Madder silk tie, Budd Shirtmakers; blue cotton floral pocket-square, stylist’s own; purple cotton socks, London Sock Company; dark oak Antique calf Cadogan brogue, Edward Green; Quattro Spirit 25 featuring a white Grand Feu enamel dial crafted by the enamel artisan of Chopard Manufacture in Fleurier with Poinçon de Genève quality hallmark in ethical 18ct rose-gold with brown alligator leather strap limited and numbered edition of 100 pieces, Chopard L.U.C.

White silk slip, By Committee.

Ivory Merino cashmere High West turtleneck, Alps & Meters; oatmeal linen herringbone cross buckle trouser, Purdey

With special thanks to Rosewood London

Model: Simon Clark at Select Model Management

Model: Alex Moxham at Next Model Management

Photographer’s Assistant: Cam Smith

Photographer’s Assistant: Kate Whelan

Make Up: Andrew Denton as Premier using Clé de Peau Beauté

Grooming/Hair by Louis Byrne at Premier using L’Oréal Pro

Stylist for Alex: Veronica Perez

Stylist’s Assistant: Amelia Hudson

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