Tag: luxury
Craft February 2023
The Rake's Takes: Christian Develter
Viewing a work of art should take its time. Christian Develter’s portraits are composed in such a way that, the more of our time and attention we give them, the more contemplative and alive his subjects become.
Style January 2023
Diary of a Rake: Kazuki Nagayama
In this months Diary of a Rake, Tokyo based photographer Kazuki Nagayama takes us on a rakish tour of his hometowns favourite and most beloved destinations.
Icons January 2023
Rakish Icons: Paul Newman
Paul Newman was a dazzling actor, but became more of a legend for his off-screen exploits and the photographic stills that revealed his rakish charisma.
Style January 2023
Pitti Uomo 103rd Edition
With the 103rd edition of Pitti Uomo drawing to a close, we reflect on the event with a selection of our favourite moments from the Fortezza da Basso.
Pleasure January 2023
The Rake Dispatch: Marrakech, Morocco
As one of North Africa’s cultural hubs, Marrakech offers travellers a share of dynamic and traditional experiences, all within its mysterious rose-coloured walls. It is a city that has attracted the attention of the Jet-Set for more than a century.
Style January 2023
Pitti Uomo: All You Need To Know
This year marks the 103rd edition of Pitti Uomo. That’s 103 examples of menswear’s greatest gathering of brands and designers congregated in Florence to launch an event that preceded Milan’s fashion elite.
Pleasure January 2023
The Rake Dispatch: Visiting Florence during Pitti Uomo
Florence during Pitti Uomo is buzzing with aesthetic excellence, reflected in the fashions of the revellers and the beauty of the city’s architecture.
Pleasure December 2022
The Rake Cinema: Rakish Winter Films
It’s that time of the year where we settle on our comfortable sofas, pour ourselves another drop of brandy, and indulge in the temptations of the Christmas Movie.
Icons December 2022
Don by Name...
Did anyone else notice how pictures of high-society revelry seemed to disappear when Slim Aarons retired? We feared that Bacchanalian frivolity died out in turn. Well, thanks to Dylan Don, the eminent photographer and a rakish figure in his own right, the traditions remain as strong as ever. Here, The Rake is proud to publish an exclusive collection of some of Dylan’s unseen work.
Icons December 2022
Man of the West
Gary Cooper did more than most to shape Hollywood’s all-American archetype. But offscreen, he was as comfortable in sharp tailoring and behind the wheel of a fabulous car as he was in the company of the beautiful and famous.
Style December 2022
Coming To Town
Now is a chance to reflect, a chance to dance, a chance to love, and a chance to be together. This is the time of year when we must do away with bad habits and make decisions that bring us closer to those we love. Make sure you dress with this in mind.
Pleasure December 2022
The Rake Dispatch: Mauritius
For those of us who have stared longingly at the travel brochures, Mauritius inspires us to dream of turquoise seas, lush forests, and stretches of white sandy beaches.
