Tag: design
Craft May 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.
Style February 2020
Architect John Pawson on minimalism and the white shirt
Legendary architect John Pawson is famed for his minimalist structures and interiors, an aesthetic which feeds into his love of the classic white shirt.
Style August 2017
How Dr. Martens Became Iconic
The history of the Dr. Martens boot is full of surprises, but what remains inevitable is their enduring utilitarian appeal and fearless attitude.
Style April 2017
Night Out: Cartier's Drive Extra Flat
George Cramer goes hands on with the most talked about watch from Cartier at SIHH 2017: The Drive de Cartier Extra Flat.
Craft March 2017
The Golden Shears Awards 2017
Founded in 1974, the Golden Shears Award offers a rare space for young tailors to showcase their talent away from the workbench.
Icons February 2017
The Autumn/Winter of The Patriarch: Gianni Agnelli
All hail Gianni Agnelli, ‘The Rake of the Rivieria’. We revisit his life, influence and lasting impact on the culture that underpins our magazine.
Style January 2017
Osaka Five: The Evolution Of Japanese Denim
Whether you’re a denim connoisseur-come-collector or a novice dipping your toe into the indigo pool of vintage denim, Josh Sims goes back to the original heritage brands that kickstarted the…
News January 2017
Create Your Own Bespoke Tweed with Huntsman
Savile Row tailor Huntsman is offering the opportunity for you to flex your creative muscles and win the chance to design your very own bespoke tweed, and have it made…
Craft December 2016
Invest: Honorific Gentleman's Valet Stand
Founded in 2015, Honorific is a London-based luxury design brand and their valet stand, a beautiful handcrafted piece of furniture, is the physical companion that a rake’s beautiful accoutrements and…
Craft November 2016
An Arm and A Clegg: Frank Clegg Leatherworks
Frank Clegg prides itself on creating a leatherwork legacy of craftsmanship and style, that lasts more than just one lifetime.
Code October 2016
What To Buy This Week: Vol 21
This week, The Rake’s What To Buy edit focuses on some of the softest contemporary tailoring out there this season, and those pieces best suited to complement it.
Style October 2016
Ranch Dressing: W.H. Ranch Dungarees
Ryan Martin has built a denim empire from the bottom up, and his passion for handcrafted vintage-inspired workwear is unsurpassed in modern menswear.
