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Style August 2020

Brigitte Bardot: Queen of the Côte d’Azur

A gust of fresh air in the stifling social atmosphere of her time, Brigitte Bardot lived up to the ‘sex-kitten’ role as well as she embodied it…
Pleasure May 2019

Byblos: The Hotel built for Bardot

Built in pursuit of the most beautiful woman in the world, Hotel Byblos in St. Tropez is an oasis of charming luxury, as Ryan Thompson discovers.
Style June 2017

Style Heroes: Serge Gainsbourg

One of the more unintentional style icons of the 1960s and beyond, Serge Gainsbourg was a walking definition of French insouciance and alternative cool.
Code June 2017

A History of the French Riviera

The French Riviera was once saturated with humble fishing ports rather than luxury yachts. Just how did this picturesque stretch of land become an infamous luxury destination?
Code June 2017

The Impractical Choice: Riva Ariston 576

Still to this day, Riva resides at the zenith of the luxury speedboat world and the Ariston, the brand’s most iconic model, is testament to its majesty.
Icons June 2017

Slim Aarons: The Life Aquatic

No one has better encapsulated the sun-kissed haute vie of the blue-blooded “splasherati” than Slim Aarons.
Style May 2017

How The Breton Shirt Earned Its Stripes

The Rake shines a light on a garment that has transcended time, sailed through changes in fashion, has adorned some of the most rakish icons of the past, and continues to influence luxury menswear today.
Icons June 2016

Beach Bodies: The Golden Era of the Rakish Pin-Up

The Rake reflects upon some of the most iconic beach-borne temptresses of the past century.
Pleasure May 2016

From Cognac to Cannes

Rake Towers discovers the history of Cannes Film Festival with the help of Rémy Martin and their limited edition XO cognac.