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Craft September 2019

E. Marinella: Family Ties

E. Marinella’s luxurious ties are the result of over a century worth of expertise, passed down through four generations of Marinella men.
Icons September 2019

Words of Wisdom: Luca Faloni

Luca Faloni’s eponymous brand showcases the finest craftsmanship and fabrics his native land has to offer. He speaks with us about his heritage, the pursuit of perfection, and his post-modern approach to the ancient language of luxury menswear.
Style November 2018

Bespoke and a Limited Edition? That'll be Cifonelli for The Rake

We’ve joined sartorial forces with Parisian tailor Lorenzo Cifonelli to offer a unique bespoke suit for The Rake readers only.
Style November 2018

Sannino: Your New Favourite Casualwear Brand

One of Naples’ best-kept secrets, Sannino is a family-owned outerwear brand that doesn’t compromise on quality or style. And your wardrobe couldn’t be happier…
Craft October 2018

Doucal's: Where English Shoemaking Meets Italian Invention

Doucal’s combines the structure and precision of the English shoemaking tradition with the comfort and luxury of Italian footwear, resulting in shoes your feet will thank you for…
Craft September 2018

Committed to Craft: The Balvenie Whisky and Michel Roux Jr Join Forces

Technology is to thank for much of the progress we’ve made in the modern age, but as a fruitful collaboration between The Balvenie Whisky and Michel Roux Jr reveals, no machine is a match for the hands-on nature of true craftsmanship.
Style April 2018

Grenson: Brogue Leader

Historic Northampton shoemaker Grenson may utilise time-honoured savoir-faire, but it certainly isn’t stuck in the past.
Craft November 2017

How Hermès Created a Silk Dynasty

The sensual feeling of an Hermès silk creation can act as a transportive moment back to a time or place. It is one of the reasons why the family owned house has been a byword for rarefied style for nearly two centuries.
Craft September 2017

The Woolmark Company x Scabal: Handling Perfection

The Woolmark Company and Scabal have collaborated on a video that celebrates craftsmanship in all its forms, highlighting just what it takes to achieve hand-crafted perfection.
Style September 2017

Vitale Barberis Canonico: A Sartorial Collaboration

The oldest family-run fabric mill in the world, Vitale Barberis Canonico produces the finest fabrics money can buy, as Karl-Edwin Guerre discovered when collaborating with three maestros of tailoring.
Craft September 2017

Huitcinq 1988's Time-Honoured Designs

Federico De Peppo of Huitcinq 1988 takes a transparent approach to craftsmanship and luxury, exhibited in the quality of his leather goods and his workshop’s open-door policy.
Craft June 2017

Turnbull & Asser: The Great British Shirtmaker

As they breeze through their 13th decade, The Rake explores British shirtmaker Turnbull & Asser, and discovers what makes them such an enduring heritage brand.