More from: Christian Barker
Pleasure June 2019
Dresstination: Amansara, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Aman Hotels’ glorious Amansara in Cambodia was originally built for kings and remains every bit as regal today, as Christian Barker discovered…
Stories June 2019
Belsire: Start on a Good Footing
This forward-thinking new Neapolitan menswear brand is striving to build a trusted reputation for quality and value.
Speed June 2019
How to Acquire an Affordable Ferrari
You needn’t be wealthy to own a Ferrari — a leading dealer explains what you need to know to snap up a nicely priced Italian stallion.
Pleasure June 2019
SAVVY SCOTCH SELECTIONS
We asked a prominent whisky expert and ambassador for his tips on the best value Scotch priced under £50, £100 and £500.
Stories June 2019
ED’S SALE PICKS: SUMMERTIME BLUES
When it comes to dressing for fine weather, The Rake’s Asia Pacific correspondent Christian Barker likes to sing the blues…
Stories June 2019
Barbanera: Classic Rockin’
Co-founder Sergio Guardì explains why Barbanera is in tune with The Rake Values.
Stories May 2019
Jupe by Jackie: A Stitch in Time
Blending age-old Indian craftsmanship with a 21st-century aesthetic, this Holland-based brand possesses precisely the values we appreciate.
100 Greatest Rakes May 2019
Drake’s: Perpetual Emotion
The creative director of Drake’s, Michael Hill explains the British brand’s approach to producing garments of enduring usefulness, authenticity and value.
Stories May 2019
Extinguishing the Fashion Inferno
The destruction of unsold clothing is fashion and luxury brands’ dirty little secret. There’s a better solution, we say.
Watches May 2019
An Undeniable Rapport
Katie Goldblatt, executive director of Rapport London, explains why this fourth-generation family-owned brand is in step with The Rake Values.
