More from Christopher Modoo
styleSeptember 2017
Rakish Transitions: How to Pair Shoes and Socks
Our sartorial menswear expert explores the relationship between the trouser cuff, sock and shoe – and how to get it right.
styleSeptember 2017
A Rakish Guide to Dressing for Goodwood Revival
The dress code may not be compulsory at Goodwood Revival, but it’s an excuse to have a little fun and embrace the glamour of an era gone by.
iconsAugust 2017
George ‘‘Beau’’ Brummell: The Originator of Dandyism
Often misinterpreted as a ‘fop’, Beau Brummell was in fact an innovative dresser and arbiter of good taste who laid the foundations for tailoring as we know it today.
styleAugust 2017
Celluloid Style: Quadrophenia
An irresistible nostalgia surrounds Quadrophenia, and the style that came out of the era’s mod mentality will forever symbolise the pride and prowess with which the characters dressed.
styleAugust 2017
Is it OK to Wear Sunglasses Indoors?
If it’s good enough for Jack Nicholson, we’d usually advise that it’s good enough for our readers. But is wearing sunglasses indoors the exception?
craftJuly 2017
Milano Unica AW18 Textile Fair Report
The Rake visits Milano Unica, the annual trade fair that showcases some of the most prestigious fabric mills in menswear from Vitale Barberis Canonico to Fox Brothers.
styleJuly 2017
10 of the Most Rakish Haircuts in Cinema
If you’re going to dress the part, make sure your hair doesn’t let you down. The Rake counts down ten movie moguls with enviable ‘dos.
styleJuly 2017
Dressing For A Sartorial Summer Getaway
Packing and travelling can add an element of stress on both yourself and your wardrobe, but not so, with these rakish tips on how to travel in style.