More from: Tom Chamberlin
Watches May 2023
The Rake Visits Cannes Film Festival with Chopard
This week a troupe of stylish friends of The Rake headed to the South of France on the invitation of Chopard to their Gentlemen’s evening at the Martinez Hotel in Cannes.
Icons April 2023
Gatsby of The West End
Is it normal to be this stylish and debonair at the age of 27? We can’t even remember our twenties, so we asked the young aesthete Guy Belot instead…
Pleasure April 2023
Vilebrequin La Plage & L'ondine
The original swimsuit maker born in Saint-Tropez spotlights the Riviera way of life with first-ever private beach and dining experience in Cannes.
Icons April 2023
The Authenticator
It is 20 years since Greg Williams was first granted behind-the-scenes access to the James Bond franchise. To mark the moment, 007’s ‘specials photographer’ is making available a unique collection of his finest images.
Style April 2023
Ask The Rake: How do you play backgammon?
The Rake’s Editor-in-Chief Tom Chamberlin informs us how to play a good game of backgammon, and what can be comforts or distractions whilst playing.
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.