Tag: craft
Craft February 2023
The Rake Visits: Freddie Grubb
The name ‘Frederick Grubb’ nearly went into general obscurity. The British Olympian would be familiar to a generation of cyclists for his competitive successes as well as the manufacture of fine bicycles that earned popularity for their design. And then, gone—existing only on the vintage market and as part of the nostalgia for the faded British cycling industry.
Craft February 2020
Adriano Meneghetti: Upholding Italian Style
There’s this insatiable emotion and love for crafting beautiful things amongst Italian artisans and in Adriano Meneghetti’s belts you will witness designs with more than a hint of Wild West romanticism.
Style September 2019
The Interview: The Armoury’s Alan See
Co-founder of leading classic menswear purveyor, The Armoury, Alan See says educated customers are coming to value Asian craftsmanship and style.
Style September 2019
In Conversation With: The Armoury’s Mark Cho
Co-founder of menswear mecca The Armoury, Mark Cho reveals the values that underpin his approach to style.
Style April 2019
Métier London: designing bags for life
Métier London founder Melissa Morris has raised the bar of craftsmanship, producing some of the most elegant, luxurious and functional bags we’ve ever seen.
Looks February 2019
Style 101: The Gurkha Trouser
Complex in nature but clean in silhouette, the Gurkha trouser works equally hard when navigating rising temperatures or spring dress codes.
Style October 2018
7 Shoulder Styles and How to Wear Them
Since the 1600s, the cut of a shoulder has aimed to exaggerate or suppress the apparent width, and hence presence, of the man beneath it. Here, we look at a few key styles of shoulder and how each works best.
Craft January 2018
Dalcuore: Naples' Unconventional Tailor
Renowned Neapolitan tailoring house Dalcuore was born of its founder’s willingness to look beyond his hometown for influence and inspiration.
Craft November 2017
Invest: Parmigiani Fleurier Bugatti Type 390
Just like the Bugatti Chiron it is inspired by, Parmigiani Fleurier’s Type 390 timepiece boasts a technologically advanced ‘engine’, unique design features and an extremely limited production run.
Craft November 2017
Jaquet Droz: Enamel Instincts
Jaquet Droz’s mastery of the art of grand feu enamelling has wowed regal horological enthusiasts for centuries. Make no mistake: Jaquet Droz is for the man who, with his safe full of Pateks and Cartiers, seeks something rare and remarkable.
Speed August 2017
Bentley Bentayga: The Performance-Focused SUV
The Bentley Bentayga covers new terrain in more ways than one, with powerful performance wrapped up in a deceptively lavish package.
Craft July 2017
Principe di Eleganza: A Bastion of Neapolitan Tailoring
Neapolitan tailoring is no fait accompli: it’s a perpetual work in progress, thanks to the stylish mastery of companies such as the aptly named Principe di Eleganza.
