More from: Aleks Cvetkovic
Style October 2019
The Heroes of Luxury Menswear
The Rake salutes our favourite British and international brands that take their ethical responsibilities seriously. But here’s the thing: if clothes are made with care, they should be purchased in a similar manner…
Style October 2019
How To Dress Like A Neapolitan: the AW19 edition
Don’t start unbuttoning your shirt to the navel just yet – if you want to dress like a Neapolitan, Aleks Cvetkovic has some shock news for you…
Style August 2019
Don't Diss Function: Utilitarian Styling
It’s true, the phrase ‘utilitarian menswear’ is about as sexy as mothballs. But that doesn’t mean you don’t need it in your life… We took to Half Moon Bay Antigua, the exclusive new resort on the island of Antigua, and home to the Rosewood Half Moon Bay Hotel (set to open in 2022) to demonstrate the chic versatility of this under-appreciated menswear genre.
Style June 2019
Leg Spin - how to wear the trousers
In Half Moon Bay Antigua, The Rake shot a masterclass on how to wear different styles of trousers from some of the finest sartorial brands in the world…
Style April 2019
The Rake Foundations #1: the contemporary wardrobe
In the first of a series on how to nail the rudimentary elements of menswear, Aleks Cvetkovic opines on the key pieces that make up a contemporary wardrobe.
Style February 2019
The World's Most Expensive Dressing Gown
Want to slip into something more comfortable? How about a one-of-a-kind vicuña gown from New & Lingwood and Piacenza, in collaboration with The Rake? Film by Martin Senyszak.
Style May 2017
How Crockett & Jones Became a Shoemaking Giant
Forty years ago, Crockett & Jones was down at heel. Jonathan Jones, the Managing Director, discusses how his team have transformed the brand into a powerhouse of British shoemaking.
Style February 2017
Urbane Outfitter: Chris Modoo
Christopher Modoo, the senior creative at Savile Row tailor Chester Barrie, guides The Rake through his favourite looks and cherished personal possessions.
Craft February 2017
Generation Game: Introducing Montague Ede Bespoke
The Rake meets with Antonia Ede, a Savile Row stalwart who has broken with tradition to found her own bespoke house, and who isn’t afraid to do things a little differently.
Style February 2017
Motoluxe And The Teddy Bear Coat
Alpaca coats are on the rise, with a number of new designs emerging from heritage menswear brands. What’s more, the latest of these from Motoluxe, is almost unbearably rakish.
Code February 2017
What To Buy This Week: The Weekend Away
It’s never too early to think about your spring break, and it’s likewise never too early to invest in some new-season staples. What follows is our latest guide to dressing…
Craft February 2017
The Soft Touch: Steven Hitchcock Bespoke
‘Soft tailored’ suiting is often heralded as the most comfortable style in British menswear, and Steven Hitchcock is commonly acknowledged to be one of its premier practitioners. What makes his work…
