Tag: Ralph Lauren
styleAugust 2017
The Men Who Wore Double-Breasted Tailoring Best
These ‘DB’ heroes show that men of all shapes and sizes – and stylistic bents – can sport double-breasted suiting successfully.
styleAugust 2017
Hallmark of the Sartorial Rebel: The 6×1 Double-Breasted Jacket
Some of the 20th century’s most celebrated tailors mastered the rules, only to break them; the 6×1 double-breasted suit being one of The Rake‘s personal favourite transgressions.
iconsAugust 2017
Samuel L. Jackson: The Path of The Righteous Man
He might be the coolest man on Earth, but you would never accuse Samuel L. Jackson of indifference. Now in his late sixties, Hollywood’s highest-grossing movie star is as strident as he is successful.
styleAugust 2017
5 of the Best Double-Breasted Blazers
The now ubiquitous double-breasted jacket comes in many forms, whether soft or structured, 6×3 or low-buttoning. Here are five of the very best…
styleAugust 2017
Style 101: The Double-Breasted Jacket
The double-breasted jacket has fallen in and out of favour over the last century, yet today its position amongst the menswear greats is permanently cemented. The Rake explores…
styleJuly 2017
Ralph Lauren and Wimbledon: A Great Match
Ralph Lauren earned bragging rights as the official outfitter for Wimbledon in 2006. But in Wimbledon’s 140th year, what makes it such a good match over a decade later?
styleJuly 2017
What To Buy This Week: The Wimbledon Edit
Planning an outing to Wimbledon this week but not sure what to wear? Embrace your inner Rake and stand out amongst the sea of red trousers and polo shirts…
codeApril 2017
What To Buy This Week: Penny Loafers & Denim
Crisp indigo denim worn with a sleek penny loafer will forever be a wonderful combination, like a glass of rosé as you unwind the day in the South of France. The Rake charges its glass to three pairings that you should have in your armoury this summe...