More from: Christian Barker
Style April 2023
G. Inglese: the shirtmaker of the cognoscenti
The house of G. Inglese was established in 1955 by eponymous founder Gianni Inglese. In partnership with his brothers and his wife, Inglese built his atelier in Ginosa, an historic town in the province of Taranto, Apulia, in southern Italy.
Icons November 2022
Rakish Icons: Peter Lindbergh
One of the most influential fashion photographers and portraitists of the modern era, Peter Lindbergh not only discovered the supermodels — he also liberated them, pioneering a natural, casual, un-retouched look that starkly contrasted the artificial, heavily made-up and airbrushed styling prevalent in glossy magazines for much of the 20th century.
Watches June 2022
James Bond's Greatest Watches
10 Minute Read From seminal mechanical watches to innovative digitals, The Rake examines 007’s finest timepieces.
News May 2022
Ralph Lauren: In His Own Fashion
8 Minute Read Discussing his new biography of America’s greatest designer, Alan Flusser explains why Ralph Lauren is so far beyond fashion, he’s actually at its forefront.
Style May 2022
The Rake Film Fest: Wall Street
6 Minute Read Alan Flusser’s tailoring for Wall Street forever reshaped the way the world’s financial titans (and star Michael Douglas) dressed.
Style May 2022
How to Wear White Tailoring
5 Minute Read As bold as it is resplendent, white tailoring is a risky sartorial move that can go badly wrong. Yet when executed well, it’s hard to beat…
Icons May 2022
Ron Galella: Shooting Stars
‘The King of the Paparazzi’ risked life and limb to capture candid, unposed (and often unwilling) portraits of iconic 20th century celebrities.
Style March 2022
Celluloid Style: The Godfather
The sartorial evolution of The Godfather’s protagonist Michael Corleone symbolises his descent from Ivy League-educated war hero to ruthless, omnipotent organised crime boss.
Icons March 2022
Britain's 10 Most Rakish Actors
These actors are rakish both on and off screen, evidence that their characters’ inherent cool is all down to the people who played them.
Style March 2022
Cary Grant's Guide to the Perfect Classic Suit
One of the best-dressed men ever reveals his sartorial philosophy.
Style February 2022
The Advent of the Loafer
The history of the loafer and its many comfortable, timesaving permutations.
Style February 2022
Cotton Dandy
Why a good cotton sports coat may represent some of the best menswear money you’ve ever spent.
