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.

  • fashion director Amelia Hudson

  • by The Rake

  • photography Kim Lang

Brown suede overshirt, Ralph Lauren Purple Label; blue and multi-stripe cotton shirt, Cordone 1956; navy silk grenadine tie, Emma Willis; off-white cotton slim Aleks trousers, Kit Blake at The Rake; dark brown cotton socks, London Sock Company; dark brown suede penny loafers, Crockett & Jones; khaki St. James felt fedora, Lock & Co. at The Rake. Car: 1984 Ferrari 308 GTSi Quattrovalve, courtesy of RNG Classics.
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.
    Brown suede overshirt, Ralph Lauren Purple Label; blue and multi-stripe cotton shirt, Cordone 1956; navy silk grenadine tie, Emma Willis; off-white cotton slim Aleks trousers, Kit Blake at The Rake; dark brown cotton socks, London Sock Company; dark brown suede penny loafers, Crockett & Jones; khaki St. James felt fedora, Lock & Co. at The Rake.
    Light blue cotton shirt, Cordone 1956 at The Rake; gold and burgundy striped wool tie, Lardini; burgundy silk polkadot Jacquard suspenders, Serà Fine Silk at The Rake; biscuit beige Vitale Barberis Canonico pleated wool flannel Aleksandar trousers, Kit Blake at The Rake
    Vintage teal Beau Irish linen shirt, Yuri & Yuri at The Rake; cream silk wool casual trousers, Lardini; black leather woven belt, Elliot Rhodes.
    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

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    October 2020

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