More from: Josh Sims
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.
Style December 2019
How to Dress for a Meeting
The economist Thomas Sowell famously hates them, but work meetings are an unavoidable reality. Here’s how to dress for them and spin them to your advantage.
