More from: Chris Cotonou
Style August 2021
‘I KNOW HOW ALL OF HENRY VIII’S WIVES DIED, BUT WE’RE TAUGHT NOTHING ABOUT THE EAST INDIA COMPANY’
Nikesh Patel swapped journalism for acting, though his mission remains the same — to tell a multitude of stories. He talks to The Rake about his HBO rom-com, Starstruck, and the progress of British Asian representation on screen.
Looks June 2021
‘My agent said I was born for the role. The description was, “young, smart and physically frail’’’
The British actor Harrison Osterfield is a new English leading man in the mould of Jude Law and Hugh Grant. He talks to The Rake about his breakthrough — playing Prince Leopold in the Netflix series The Irregulars.
Style January 2021
THE ART OF SILENCE
For their spring-summer collection for 2021, Lardini have fused their native Italian imaginations and Japan’s sense of natural grace. The result speaks for itself.
Style October 2020
YES WE CAN ‘AS LONG AS YOU HANG TOUGH, YOU WILL SUCCEED’
Stefano Canali, president and Chief Executive of the eponymous Italian luxury house, has a reassuring message for our strange and restive times…
Craft February 2020
Adriano Meneghetti: Upholding Italian Style
There’s this insatiable emotion and love for crafting beautiful things amongst Italian artisans and in Adriano Meneghetti’s belts you will witness designs with more than a hint of Wild West romanticism.
News January 2020
ASSOULINE: Luxury Books or Miniature Museums?
Justifiably recognised as the fashion crowd’s favorite book publisher, Assouline have revolutionized the way books are published, with their rich eclecticism approach, which has proved undeniably popular with both scholarly and curious minds.
Craft December 2019
The Boot-making Prowess of Norman Vilalta
Norman Vilalta’s shoemaking flair is derived from his Argentinian roots, but it is now in Barcelona that he pursues a trajectory of artisanal craft, that encompasses an infinite and unique philosophy to shoemaking.
Style December 2019
MooRER – the other ‘Family of Verona’
After the Capulets and the Montagues comes Verona’s third family – MooRER – who will warm your heart with their outstanding quilted outerwear.
Style December 2019
The Interview: Oliver Spencer
The Rake recently caught up with menswear designer and all-round great guy Oliver Spencer to chat about his eponymous brand and his love of formalwear.
Style November 2019
Camisería Burgos: Regal Shirtmakers of Madrid
Camisería Burgos is a Spanish shirtmaker of regal standing and one of Madrid’s best kept sartorial secrets (but we had to let the cat out of the bag…).
Style November 2019
Cifonelli launches prêt-à-porter exclusively on The Rake
Bespoke Parisian tailoring house Cifonelli launches a stunning prêt-à-porter collection exclusive to The Rake.
Style November 2019
Pini Parma: Tailoring with Principles
Parmesan of origin but now of Parisian residency, this exciting young brand is now luring in style orientated gentlemen from all corners of the globe with their precisely cut jackets and detailed trousers.
