When it comes to dressing up post-Covid, however, there seem to be two camps in which people have firmly situated
themselves in: a continuation of casual, or a return to the Roaring Twenties. Whichever one you have a preference
towards, it’s important to remember that life will eventually return to normal (or some sense of the word). Offices
will reopen, and business attire will come back. Therefore, it’s worth having a couple stalwarts like New &
Lingwood and Turnbull & Asser in your arsenal. The respective shirtmakers are famed for their heritage and
craftsmanship, and whilst fashion and trends may change, some things remain timeless. One such example is the white
Oxford cotton button-down. This iteration by New & Lingwood is a solution for formal, business and, perhaps most
importantly now, casual wear. If you’re after a shirt that carries character without being too showy, you don’t
really need to look beyond Turnbull & Asser’s new range of striped and check shirts, now available on
TheRake.com.
London’s weather had lulled us into a false sense of Spring before the temperature plummeted and the skies made way
for the heavens to open. It’s now 4pm as I write this in the comforts of my East London apartment, and the downpour
is as relentless now as it was last night. Fortunately though, the countdown to Spring firmly remains. If you’re
lucky enough to be quite far away from here – closer to the equator let’s say – these shirts will be right up your
alley, for right now. Colour will be a prevailing theme for 2021 and beyond, with brighter notes bringing in
bountiful positivity. The best people wear their heart on their sleeves, so why not wear happiness too? This trio
from New & Lingwood, Timothy Everest and G. Inglese celebrates the tones of sunshine in an array of different
styles — smart from the former, casual from Timothy Everest and a perfect middle ground by the specialists from
Ginosa.
There’s positivity, and then there’s positivity. Last summer, we championed the bold prints and colours of the camp
collar shirt, and this year we’re going even bigger. This new trio — the first of many incredible pieces coming soon
to TheRake.com — are early standouts in our eyes. Cordone 1956 have really knocked it out of the park. The Hawaiian
shirt series are made from viscose, which provides a breathability and softness when wearing, as well as a subtle
lustre to the cloth itself. No matter which colourway you opt for, we look forward to seeing how our community
decides to style them this year — be it casually with Gurkha shorts à la Informale or under soft tailoring by many
of the artisans we have on our e-commerce platform.
Be sure to tag us on Instagram — we’d love to see
and share your looks this summer. Bonus points if you’ve got a Negroni in your hand, too.
