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More from: Josh Sims

Style July 2020

THE RIDE OF OUR LIVES

If the seas off Cornwall are full in September and October, something must be going on. Surfing, once a cultish pursuit associated with exotic locales, has gone mainstream, and its huge cultural wave is taking everyone with it. No wonder, writes JOSH SIMS in Issue 48 of The Rake when the idea of a board and a wave embodies the dream of escape and an endless summer…
Style June 2020

The History of the Hawaiian Shirt

Novelty item or bold statement? The Hawaiian shirt will always divide opinion but used sensibly and with confidence, there can be a place in your wardrobe for this counter-cultural icon.
Style March 2020

Style 101: The Waistcoat

The waistcoat has a storied history that dates back hundreds of years, but the beloved garment continues to endure as a staple of sartorial menswear.
Style March 2020

How to harmonize separates

Disenchanted with wearing a suit every day, coordinating separates requires a certain dexterity to achieve the right balance and as Josh Sims examines there’s many more fusions to envisage than people might think.
Watches February 2020

Eric Giroud - the man with time on his hands

The Rake caught up with legendary watch designer Eric Giroud to dial into his creative process.
Style February 2020

Architect John Pawson on minimalism and the white shirt

Legendary architect John Pawson is famed for his minimalist structures and interiors, an aesthetic which feeds into his love of the classic white shirt.
Style January 2020

The Battle of Boxers Vs. Briefs

Breezy boxers or tighty-whities – which variety of undergarment do you favour? Josh Sims weighs in on an age-old debate.
Style January 2020

How to Care for Your Denim

The process of caring for denim is more complex than many assume it to be, but certainly shouldn’t be overlooked. Here, we break it down for you: take notes.
Style January 2020

Translating LE STYLE ANGLAIS

If you’re looking to define your style this coming season, you’d be well advised to be more English, only through French eyes.
Style January 2020

The Cardigan: Knitwear's Unsung Hero

Although once favoured by Frank Sinatra and Steve McQueen, the cardigan has had a hard time shaking its fusty associations. Here, The Rake makes a case for this practical garment.
Style December 2019

Ooooh James... put some clothes on

With the first trailer for the 25th Bond film No Time to Die giving us a peak into Daniel Craig’s final outing as 007, Josh Sims breaks down his sartorial ‘legacy’.
Style December 2019

Cabinet Crisis: A cautionary tale of political style

As Britain goes to the polls, Josh Sims laments the current state of political style and suggests new votes could be won from parliamentarians long passed.