Comparable to the Mongol Derby – the world’s longest horse race, held every year in the Gobi Desert, the sale period for menswear enthusiasts can be a gruelling section of the year. Once you’ve painstakingly sifted through endless pages of products which you’re not interested in – to then arrive at the jewel you’ve been looking for, there’s this conundrum as to whether to purchase its current off-price state, or wait until there’s further reductions, but then risk your size selling out. Modelled after the postal route established by Genghis Khan in 1224, the course of the multi-horse race is altered each year to ensure there’s enough reliable water sources. An unnerving prospect having little access to drinking water, here at The Rake we bring you an oasis of calm at the rear-end of the sale with some outstanding items, rich in sizing options, from some of the most reputable brands around the world.
Edward Sexton often talks about ‘romancing’ a garment. It is about the nuances in the firm’s cutting approach that profile the natural elements of elegance, thus making the wearer feel totally comfortable in their clothes psychologically. With Valentine’s Day in the calendar next month, choosing an Edward Sexton jacket is only to your advantage. The grey wool Glen Check blazer is a fail-safe option, and due to its architectural shoulders and suppressed waist it gives your look a healthy dose of panache. Sexton himself dons a rollneck sweater underneath a jacket or suit. You can emulate the legendary tailor by heading to Z Zegna for a luxurious blue wool rollneck knit. Its sleek nature doesn’t quell the refinery of the jacket – and it tucks neatly into a pair of Hollywood Top trousers from Edward Sexton or brown corduroy Dyed Drop trousers from Lardini.
