Tag: sport
Style July 2018
Picks of the Week: Summer Sports
This summer looks set to be one of sport. For the majority who won’t actually be physically participating in the events, there’s no excuse not to look your best. The Rake team pick their summer sports essentials.
Style June 2018
Jog On: How Sweatpants Are Setting The Pace
Karl Lagerfeld once said that “Sweatpants are a sign of defeat. You lost control of your life so you bought some sweatpants.” These days, they’re as sure a sign as any…
News September 2017
Newport International Polo: England vs America
As part of England’s long-term sporting rivalry with the United States, the Newport International Polo series continued last weekend in association with Jermyn Street outfitters New & Lingwood.
Style July 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?
Icons January 2017
No Rest for the Wicket: Hollywood Cricket Club
For evidence of cricket’s eminent rakishness as a sport, look no further…
Style November 2016
Changing Tack: Zenith Partners with Land Rover BAR
The Rake sheds some light on Zenith’s latest partnership with world-class British sailing team Land Rover BAR, and just why this collaboration marks such a significant milestone for the manufacture.
Icons November 2016
Full Marquis: Alfonso de Portago
To say he lived his life to the fullest would be a gross understatement; the life of Alfonso de Portago was bursting at the seams right ’til the very end.
News June 2016
Polo: Horse Power in Flight
From the fields of Palm Beach Florida, to the grounds of Windsor Castle’s Great Park – Polo proves to be the ultimate test in horse power coupled with mental and…
News June 2016
The Race of Gentlemen
Introducing a special report care of 1000 Yard Style Founder Robert Spangle, on the inimitable ‘Race of Gentlemen’.
Icons May 2016
Bold, Brash and Proud: Jack Johnson
Famously remembered as the man who defeated James Jeffries in the Fight of the Century to become the first African American world heavyweight boxing champion, Jack Johnson was a controversial…
