The Rakes Down in Africa

Calling on the intrepid spirit of people such as Peter Beard, Karen Blixen and Richard Burton (not that one), The Rake surveys the savanna and embarks on another sartorial adventure.

The Rakes Down in Africa
Him: Chinos and belt, Ralph Lauren; boots, Purdey; African beads, property of The Rake. Her: Wool waistcoat, Ralph Lauren; tailored trousers and brown shoes, both Giorgio Armani; 1930s vintage watch, from Watch U Wareing.
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Chino trousers, Ralph Lauren; brown leather boots, Purdey; 1930s Bulova watch, Watch U Wareing, vintage 1930s shirt and 1970s hat, both property of The Rake.
Vintage hat, white bibbed cotton men’s shirt, Canali; vintage 1950s knitted tie, vintage 1920s elephant brooch, vintage belt, white trousers, Armani; boots, Purdey; 1930s vintage watch, from Watch U Wareing.
Ivory suit and white cotton shirt, Canali; brown felt fedora, Lock & Co.; brown tie, Drake’s; pocket-square, Armani; 1920s collar bar and vintage snakeskin 1940s belt, property of The Rake.
Khaki safari shirt and tweed trousers, Ralph Lauren Purple Label; boots, Purdey; 1930s vintage watch, from Watch U Wareing; vintage scarf, 1920s watch, bracelets, all property of The Rake.
Knitted waistcoat, shirt and trousers, all Ralph Lauren Purple Label; vintage gloves and 1900-1920s dried flower brooch, both property of The Rake.
Teba jacket, Purdey; shirt and herringbone trousers, Ralph Lauren; navy fedora, Lock & Co.; neckerchief, Ralph Lauren; burgundy belt, Westley Richards; steel 36mm Carrera Date green dial, TAG Heuer.
Suit, Armani; waistcoat, Ralph Lauren; boots, Purdey; earrings, Chanel; 1930s vintage watch, from Watch U Wareing; vintage 1950s necktie, property of The Rake.
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Felt fedora, Lock & Co.; shirt, Polo Ralph Lauren; boots, Purdey; 1930s vintage watch, from Watch U Wareing; vintage 1970s suit, 1920s collar bar, 1960s knitted Celine tie, 1940s brooch, leather gloves, all property of The Rake.
Shirt, L.E.J; chinos, Ralph Lauren; belt, Westley Richards; Navitimer, Breitling; vintage scarf and waistcoat, property of The Rake.
Felt fedora, Lock & Co.; shirt, Polo Ralph Lauren; vintage 1970s suit, 1920s collar bar, 1960s knitted Celine tie, 1940s brooch, leather gloves, all property of The Rake.
Shirt and skirt, Brunello Cucinelli; black leather boots, Ralph Lauren; 1930s vintage watch, from Watch U Wareing; vintage Jaeger bangle and scarf, property of The Rake.
Trenchcoat, Ralph Lauren; shirt, Brioni.
Shirt and skirt, Brunello Cucinelli; black leather boots, Ralph Lauren; 1930s vintage watch, from Watch U Wareing; vintage Jaeger bangle, scarf and watch, all property of The Rake.
Him: Shirt, Brioni; trousers, Ralph Lauren; boots, Purdey; vintage neckerchief, 1920s watch, both property of The Rake. Her: Suit, Armani; waistcoat, Ralph Lauren; boots, Purdey; earrings, Chanel; 1930s vintage watch, from Watch U Wareing.
Vintage hat, white bibbed cotton men’s shirt, Canali; vintage 1950s knitted tie, vintage 1920s elephant brooch, vintage belt, white trousers, Armani.
Her: Belt, Ralph Lauren; vintage 1930s shirt and 1940s earrings, property of The Rake. Him: Chinos, Ralph Lauren; steel Pilot Automatic, Zenith.

Stylist's Assistant: Tyla Pinkus
Grooming: Raine Tauber
Models: Danika Pienaar - Boss; David Rosenberg - ICE
Production: And.

Photographed on location in South Africa.