/ Rake Style / October 2020

SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL

The optimistic eighties is a time we’d do well to remember now. It was notable for its expressions of colour and fun, and the way hope sprang eternal through people’s dress. It is considered a styleless decade, but we disagree.

Date October 2020
Author The Rake
Fashion Direction Amelia Hudson
Photography Kim Lang

Burgundy Merino wool preppy cardigan, Larusmiani at The Rake; light blue cotton shirt, Cordone 1956 at The Rake; burgundy and cream dots vintage silk tie, Mess of Blues, at The Rake; biscuit beige Vitale Barberis Canonico pleated wool flannel Aleksandar trousers, Kit Blake at The Rake.

Oatmeal linen blazer, Zegna; navy and brown spot cotton shirt, Cifonelli; brown wool tie, Lardini; off-white cotton slim Aleks trousers, Kit Blake at The Rake

Blue pin collar cotton shirt and navy silk knot cufflinks, Edward Sexton at The Rake; blue, yellow and burgundy checkerboard vintage silk tie, Mess of Blues at The Rake; blue houndstooth 4-ply tropical wool Aleksandar trousers, Kit Blake at The Rake; beige cotton socks, London Sock Company; black leather George penny loafer, George Cleverley; tortoiseshell frames, Cubitts.

Grey flannel wide chalkstripe suit, Edward Sexton; cream cashmerello shirt, Emma Willis; brown, orange, blue sixties geometric vintage silk tie, Mess of Blues at The Rake; blue, white and green silk bird print pocket-square, Cordone 1956 at The Rake; beige wool coat with corduroy Bal collar, Camoshita United Arrows at The Rake

Light blue cashmere crewneck jumper and black and brown stripe Italian soft collar shirt, Doppiaa at The Rake; black and gold vintage silk tie, Mess of Blues at The Rake; grey flannel pleated trousers, The Rake Tailored Garments.

White cashmere blazer, Brunello Cucinelli; blue cashmerello shirt,Emma Willis at The Rake; blue Dancer print silk square, Mess of Blues at The Rake; mid grey salt & pepper flannel Aleksandar trousers, Kit Blake at The Rake; caramel Alex sunglasses, Curry & Paxton at The Rake

Blue Japanese serie-knit Astley dressing gown, Yuri & Yuri at The Rake; white cotton T-Shirt, Derek Rose; silver grey flannel wide-leg Hollywood top trousers, Edward Sexton at The Rake; black leather woven belt, Elliot Rhodes; white leather racquet trainers, CQP; Champagne Freddie sunglasses, Curry & Paxton at The Rake

Navy and black wool cardigan, Camoshita United Arrows at The Rake; cream cashmerello shirt, Emma Willis; brown silk wool casual trousers, Lardini; beige cotton socks, London Sock Company; mole suede Dover derby, Edward Green; black and gold Ronnie sunglasses, Curry & Paxton.Walkman, property of The Rake.

Oatmeal linen overcoat and oatmeal linen blazer, Zegna; navy and brown spot cotton shirt, Cifonelli; brown wool tie, Lardini; off-white cotton slim Aleks trousers, Kit Blake at The Rake.

White cashmere blazer, Brunello Cucinelli; blue cashmerello shirt, Emma Willis at The Rake; rust, grey and blue tropical leaves vintage silk tie and turquoise and yellow art deco print silk square both Mess Of Blues at The Rake; mid grey salt & pepper flannel Aleksandar trousers, Kit Blake at The Rake; brown cotton socks, London Sock Company; black leather George penny loafer, George Cleverley; caramel Alex sunglasses, Curry & Paxton. Car: 1984 Ferrari 308 GTSi Quattrovalve, courtesy of RNG Classics.

With special thanks to RNG Classics Model: Robertas Aukstuolis @ Select Models Photographer's Assistant: Derrick Kakembo Stylist: Veronica Perez Hair/Mua: Luka Watabe

SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL

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