More from: Chris Cotonou
Style May 2019
The Rake meets Luke Edward Hall
The artist allowed The Rake a glimpse into his North London studio for a masterclass in colour and curiosity…
Stories April 2019
Beach Smarts: How To Look Elegant in Resort Wear
This summer, ensure your beach wear is on point, with The Rake‘s handy guide to getting it right.
Pleasure February 2019
A Postcard from Harry's Bar, Venice
Chris Cotonou discovers why the Venice bar opened by Guiseppe Cipriani in 1931 remains to this day an institution for the world’s well-heeled.
Stories February 2019
This Week We're Channelling: Pierrot Le Fou
It’s cold outside. All the better to revisit Belmondo’s pop-art inspired outfits from Godard’s Riviera classic – teaching us how to inject some much-needed melanin into our wardrobe.
Stories February 2019
Check Please! How to master plaid
The best-dressed at Pitti this year perfectly demonstrated the versatility of checks. Here’s how to take a leaf out of their collective pattern book…
Style January 2019
How To Wear a Bandana (spoiler: not on your head)
The bandana earned a deservedly bad rep in the 80s when it found itself stretched over meathead skulls. Today, it’s one of man’s chicest accessories. Here’s why you should be sticking your neck out…
Stories December 2018
Levison Wood: The Last Boy Scout
The author, adventurer and photographer Levison Wood caught up with The Rake to talk bug infested jackets, evacuations, and how to blend in to survive.
Stories December 2018
Shackleton: Pioneering Outerwear
The Rake sat down with Shackleton founders Ian and Martin to discuss Sir Ernest Shackleton, and their mission to make the best clothing available to modern pioneers.
Stories November 2018
How To Carve An Impression on The Slopes
The golden years of ski style are being brought back by a handful of brands with a distinctly chic retro aesthetic. Here’s how to look the part on the pistes this season.
Icons November 2018
British Explorers who Conquered Style
Modern menswear has a lot to thank the intrepid mavericks who risk life and limb to chart all the corners of the globe. Here are the explorers who have planted their flag in the territories of style.
