So Much Owed: Issue 87's Fashion Feature
The field of human conflict inevitably involves human sacrifice, and it is up to later generations to preserve the memory of the fallen. The Aircraft Restoration Company at RAF Duxford in Cambridgeshire is an example of this important work. The Rake was thrilled to join them for a day to help honour the spirit of the few to whom so much is owed.
Clockwise from left: O’Shea wears leather pilot’s jacket and cream knit sweater, Polo Ralph Lauren; corduroy trousers, Connolly; Coniston boots, Crockett & Jones; MBII watch, Bremont. George wears brown Yak long coat, Connolly; white roll-neck, Giuliva Heritage; sunglasses, Clutch Cafe. Pascal wears safari jacket and black linen shirt and trousers, Ralph Lauren Purple Label; sunglasses, Clutch Cafe. Ella wears aviator jacket, All Saints; cargo trousers, Brunello Cucinelli; Campcha boots, Manolo Blahnik; gloves, Paula Rowan; earrings, Angharad. Chris wears Douglas jacket, Cromford Leather Co.; navy knit and trousers, Canali; Kentmere boots, Edward Green; Fury watch, Bremont.
Aerial photographs taken by George Lewis Romain, the in-house photographer and Creative Director at the Aircraft Restoration Company. Founded in 1989, Aircraft Restoration Co. (ARCo) is a family owned engineering business specialising in the restoration, maintenance and operation of vintage aircraft. From their facility at Duxford airfield in Cambridgeshire, they provide an extensive range of industry-leading services to private collectors and the Royal Air Force’s Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. In 2018, ARCo began providing immersive flight experiences in vintage aircraft, such as the specially modified two-seat Spitfire, via their purpose-built adventure department, Aerial Collective Duxford.
Airborne Photograpy: George Lewis Romain
Digital Technician: Derrick Kakembo
Lighting Technician: Joe Dabbs
Styling Assistant: Elena Garcia
Grooming: Tyler Johnson at One Represents using Colour Wow
Make-up: James O'Riley at One Represents using Giorgio Armani Make-Up
Models: O'Shea and Ella at Select; George, Chris Doe at Linden Staub; Pascal at Models 1
