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Style August 2018

Ask The Rake: How To Buy Off The Peg

“What should I look for, in terms of fit, when buying an off-the-rack suit or jacket online?” With illustrations by Jessica Rose Bird.
Style July 2018

How to Master Colour Clashing

Colour clashing is novel territory for many, but it needn’t be complex. All it takes is adherence to some basic ground rules and a sense of certitude.
Style July 2018

Sneakers At Pitti Uomo 94

Far from being an abominable casualisation of traditional menswear, sneakers are a versatile way of freshening up your wardrobe, as proven by the street style at Pitti Uomo 94.
Style July 2018

How To Wear Separates

Sporting separates doesn’t need to be a complex notion. The key to cracking it is keeping things simple and creating a balance, as documented by the lens of Milad Abedi at Pitti Uomo 94.
Style June 2018

Five Cufflink Brands You Need To Know

As well as injecting formal wear with a subtle hint of personality, a good pair of cufflinks will last a lifetime, so warrants a significant investment. Here, we’ve curated a selection of the best for you.
Style May 2018

5 Ways To Wear Swimming Trunks

While they’re a straightforward garment to wear, swimming trunks require a certain level of discernment. Take inspiration from these five different, yet equally sophisticated, styles.
Style May 2018

Cloth 101: Seersucker

As sartorial trends go, Seersucker’s popularity in recent seasons has risen in conjunction with the mercury. A performance cloth favoured due to its propensity for breathability, it can be a tricky one to style so allow our Sartorial Guru to help.
Looks May 2018

How To Wear Sneakers With Tailoring

A marriage made in heaven or one destined for the divorce courts? The Rake weighs in on the sneaker and suit trend.
Style May 2018

How to Wear Florals

Whether used to add a pop of colour beneath a jacket, adorn one’s neck in silk or worn loud and proud on their own, there’s no denying that flowers are power.
Style April 2018

How to Wear Purple

Although it’s been given a bad rap over the past few decades, purple is seeing a slow yet steady comeback. Whether light and airy or deep and elegant, here’s how to wear the regal colour.