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Style March 2020

Style 101: The Waistcoat

The waistcoat has a storied history that dates back hundreds of years, but the beloved garment continues to endure as a staple of sartorial menswear.
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 February 2018

Style 101: The Motorcycle Jacket

We explore how the form-follows-function origins and rebel DNA of this classic menswear essential have remained relevant.
Style January 2018

Style 101: The Chukka Boot

From mods to McQueen, the chukka boot has made the rounds in menswear throughout history, and is still going strong today; The Rake discovers how.
Style January 2018

Style 101: The Cable Knit Sweater

The cable knit sweater has gone from a practical, hard-wearing garment designed to serve the fishing community to a staple reimagined and refined by luxury brands.
Style December 2017

The Rake's Salute to Military Style

Menswear brands have long drawn inspiration from military dress, from the humble trench to the more sartorial jeep coat. Here, The Rake charts the journey from no man’s land to every man’s wardrobe.
Style November 2017

Style 101: The Shearling Jacket

Millennia after humans first sought its cosy solace, and just decades after war-time airmen took it to the skies, shearling is flying higher than ever before.
Style August 2017

Style 101: A History of Tartan

From the Scottish Highlands to the streets, tartan has reinvented itself as a contemporary, cool and versatile pattern which takes its heritage in its stride.
Style August 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…
Style May 2017

Style 101: The Safari Jacket

From the bush to the boulevard, the safari jacket has upended its roots and become a genuine style staple, and one of the most versatile pieces of clothing you can own.