It was the ’70s. There was love, there was passion and there was style. The Rake continues to be inspired by the memory of some of Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin’s most intimate moments…

“If we are bold, love strikes away the chains of fear from our souls.” - Maya Angelou

Assistant stylists: Ashlee Hill and Naomi Gray.

Fashion Assistant: Kimberly lim.

Photography Assistants: Adam Swatek and Michal Grencik.

Make Up artist: Fai Archer.

Hairstylist: Emma Rawlings.

Models: Richard Biedul/Elite Models and Sarah Tansey/Models 1.

Production: Aillie Galloway / Productions Inc.

With thanks to: the W Hotel, London, for the kind use of its premises and Juliette Neel for the kind use of the vintage car.

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