More from: Tom Chamberlin
Icons February 2023
Everything to Everyone At All Times
Nearly 40 years after her film debut (‘The Owl vs Bombo’, if you were wondering), Michelle Yeoh is enjoying universal acclaim — and if The Rake has anything to do with it, she’ll soon be calling herself an Academy Award winner. The first Asian star nominated for a best-actress Oscar tells Tom Chamberlin what she’s doing to the glass ceiling (clue: we’re gonna need a bigger brush)…
Icons December 2022
The Rake of the year - King Charles III
Leadership is not just about making decisions, it is about inspiring others. It is no coincidence, then, that we are proud to honour King Charles III at the end of a momentous year.
Watches November 2022
THE RAKE X RALPH LAUREN – DUBAI LIMITED EDITION RL867 Watch
The Rake x Ralph Lauren Dubai Limited Edition RL867 was born out of a mutual understanding that a watch is not merely a time-telling device.
News November 2022
King of Clubs
Among London clubs, all with their idiosyncrasies, there remains a Bastion of elegant and sophisticated comfort which stands out amongst the crowds, it’s the birthday boy, Mark’s Club.
Watches November 2022
Marking Time
Mark Cho, co-Founder of the Armoury, is interviewed by Tom Chamberlin ahead of the auction by Phillips of his fabled watch collection.
Craft November 2022
Taking A Leaf Out Of His Own Books
What’s so special about the cigar makers Arturo Fuente? Author and connoisseur Aaron Sigmond has compiled the evidence…
Watches November 2022
A Rare Bird
The new Alpine Eagle collection confirms the worst-kept secret in Swiss watchmaking — that Chopard are in full flight.
Style October 2022
Chris Pine, Hollywood’s man of the moment, is Issue 84's Cover Star
They said it would never happen… and, thanks to Covid, it nearly didn’t. But finally the stars aligned and The Rake caught up with Chris Pine. Hollywood’s man of the moment talked to Tom Chamberlin about the power of personality and the movie that has been on everyone’s lips this autumn…
Icons September 2022
Joy Cometh in the mourning
I remember when writing tributes to commemorate Prince Philip’s passing last year as well as the Platinum Jubilee, I found so many poetic, catchy, slick quotes that The Queen had made and wanted to be absolutely sure that I would remember them when she shuffled off this mortal coil.
Craft August 2022
Invest
Investments can be unpredictable, but not so with these four winners, which we have handpicked to provide you with sound and secure appreciation — aesthetically, spiritually and financially.
Icons August 2022
Onward, Christian Soldier
A lesson from the rake’s hard-won experience: don’t try to win an argument with Christian Craighead by asking him to show you his medals. This, to be clear, is what a lifetime of fine military service looks like…
Watches August 2022
'My greatest wish is that a client orders a watch made for marie antoinette or napoleon'
From the workbench to the boardroom, Lionel a Marca has become a doyen of watchmaking. It is why Breguet called on him to lead their 250-year-old heritage brand.
