Tag: charlie-thomas
Style January 2017
SIHH 2017: Horology Highlights
Naturally, The Rake attended the 2017 edition of SIHH, and a number of watches caught our eye. Here are five of the best…
Style June 2016
Time Travel: Watches Built for Speed
Charlie Thomas examines six seriously sophisticated timepieces built to perform under pressure, much like their namesakes and inspirational icons.
Style June 2016
Light Footed: Winning White Sneakers
With Wimbledon fast approaching, Charlie Thomas takes a look at the white sneakers winning game, set and match this summer.
Speed June 2016
One-Off: Ferrari 458 MM Speciale
Ferrari’s One-Off programme delivers personal, powerful supercars. The 458 MM Speciale is no exception, and proves that strength in numbers doesn’t always apply.
Speed June 2016
The Impractical Choice: Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC AMG
Part II of The Rake’s Impractical Choices sees Charlie Thomas selling his soul for the Mercedes Benz 560 SEC AMG ‘Wide Body’…
Speed June 2016
The Impractical Choice: Jaguar XJS
In our first of a series of devilishly indulgent and laughably louche car choices, Charlie Thomas proposes the Jaguar XJS V12…
Speed April 2016
Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster
First unveiled at the 1936 Paris Motor Show, the Mercedes-Benz 540 K is perhaps the finest and certainly the most significant pre-War car to hail from Stuttgart. Spurred on by…
Style March 2016
Hublot x Sang Bleu
Hublot have a number of big name partnerships under their belt, from NBA superstar Kobe Bryant to footballing legend Pelé and fashion model Bar Refaeli to Ferrari. In true Jean-Claude…
Style March 2016
Harrods Celebrate History of the Chronograph
Harrods, purveyor of all things luxurious are celebrating the anniversary of the chronograph by staging a month long exhibition in their Fine Watch Room through March.
Code March 2016
What To Buy This Week: Vol. 4
Whether you’re looking for a new watch or after the latest supercar, The Rake has you covered with our Rakish picks you need to buy this week.
