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SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL

The optimistic eighties is a time we’d do well to remember now. It was notable for its expressions of colour and fun, and the way hope sprang eternal through people’s dress. It is considered a styleless decade, but we disagree.

Words The Rake Fashion Director Amelia Hudson

2020_09_10_THE_RAKE_72_MAIN_FASHION2485Brown suede overshirt, Ralph Lauren Purple Label; blue and multi-stripe cotton shirt, Cordone 1956; navy silk grenadine tie, Emma Willis; off-white cotton slim Aleks trousers, Kit Blake at The Rake; dark brown cotton socks, London Sock Company; dark brown suede penny loafers, Crockett & Jones; khaki St. James felt fedora, Lock & Co. at The Rake. Car: 1984 Ferrari 308 GTSi Quattrovalve, courtesy of RNG Classics.

Burgundy Merino wool preppy cardigan, Larusmiani at The Rake; light blue cotton shirt, Cordone 1956 at The Rake; burgundy and cream dots vintage silk tie, Mess of Blues, at The Rake; biscuit beige Vitale Barberis Canonico pleated wool flannel Aleksandar trousers, Kit Blake at The Rake.

Oatmeal linen blazer, Zegna; navy and brown spot cotton shirt, Cifonelli; brown wool tie, Lardini; off-white cotton slim Aleks trousers, Kit Blake at The Rake

Blue pin collar cotton shirt and navy silk knot cufflinks, Edward Sexton at The Rake; blue, yellow and burgundy checkerboard vintage silk tie, Mess of Blues at The Rake; blue houndstooth 4-ply tropical wool Aleksandar trousers, Kit Blake at The Rake; beige cotton socks, London Sock Company; black leather George penny loafer, George Cleverley; tortoiseshell frames, Cubitts.

Grey flannel wide chalkstripe suit, Edward Sexton; cream cashmerello shirt, Emma Willis; brown, orange, blue sixties geometric vintage silk tie, Mess of Blues at The Rake; blue, white and green silk bird print pocket-square, Cordone 1956 at The Rake; beige wool coat with corduroy Bal collar, Camoshita United Arrows at The Rake

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Light blue cashmere crewneck jumper and black and brown stripe Italian soft collar shirt, Doppiaa at The Rake; black and gold vintage silk tie, Mess of Blues at The Rake; grey flannel pleated trousers, The Rake Tailored Garments.

White cashmere blazer, Brunello Cucinelli; blue cashmerello shirt,Emma Willis at The Rake; blue Dancer print silk square, Mess of Blues at The Rake; mid grey salt & pepper flannel Aleksandar trousers, Kit Blake at The Rake; caramel Alex sunglasses, Curry & Paxton at The Rake

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Blue Japanese serie-knit Astley dressing gown, Yuri & Yuri at The Rake; white cotton T-Shirt, Derek Rose; silver grey flannel wide-leg Hollywood top trousers, Edward Sexton at The Rake; black leather woven belt, Elliot Rhodes; white leather racquet trainers, CQP; Champagne Freddie sunglasses, Curry & Paxton at The Rake

Navy and black wool cardigan, Camoshita United Arrows at The Rake; cream cashmerello shirt, Emma Willis; brown silk wool casual trousers, Lardini; beige cotton socks, London Sock Company; mole suede Dover derby, Edward Green; black and gold Ronnie sunglasses, Curry & Paxton.Walkman, property of The Rake.

Oatmeal linen overcoat and oatmeal linen blazer, Zegna; navy and brown spot cotton shirt, Cifonelli; brown wool tie, Lardini; off-white cotton slim Aleks trousers, Kit Blake at The Rake.

Brown suede overshirt, Ralph Lauren Purple Label; blue and multi-stripe cotton shirt, Cordone 1956; navy silk grenadine tie, Emma Willis; off-white cotton slim Aleks trousers, Kit Blake at The Rake; dark brown cotton socks, London Sock Company; dark brown suede penny loafers, Crockett & Jones; khaki St. James felt fedora, Lock & Co. at The Rake.

Light blue cotton shirt, Cordone 1956 at The Rake; gold and burgundy striped wool tie, Lardini; burgundy silk polkadot Jacquard suspenders, Serà Fine Silk at The Rake; biscuit beige Vitale Barberis Canonico pleated wool flannel Aleksandar trousers, Kit Blake at The Rake

Vintage teal Beau Irish linen shirt, Yuri & Yuri at The Rake; cream silk wool casual trousers, Lardini; black leather woven belt, Elliot Rhodes.

White cashmere blazer, Brunello Cucinelli; blue cashmerello shirt, Emma Willis at The Rake; rust, grey and blue tropical leaves vintage silk tie and turquoise and yellow art deco print silk square both Mess Of Blues at The Rake; mid grey salt & pepper flannel Aleksandar trousers, Kit Blake at The Rake; brown cotton socks, London Sock Company; black leather George penny loafer, George Cleverley; caramel Alex sunglasses, Curry & Paxton. Car: 1984 Ferrari 308 GTSi Quattrovalve, courtesy of RNG Classics.

With special thanks to RNG Classics

Model: Robertas Aukstuolis @ Select Models

Photographer’s Assistant: Derrick Kakembo

Stylist: Veronica Perez

Hair/Mua: Luka Watabe

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