Tag: style-guide
Style October 2022
The Rake Style Guide: Women In Suits
We round up the five standout icons and moments of women’s suiting.
Icons August 2022
Tailoring for Summer: The Armani Guide
Apart from the low-rise jeans and questionable chunky knitwear, the ‘90s was all about Giorgio Armani’s soft-power suiting. Like the looser fits we’re seeing today, the aesthetic was a response…
Style April 2019
Style 101: The 1950s
Forget about today, the much-loved quip “what a time to be alive” should only be used when referring to the 1950s, a decade that stylistically was full of volume and character that just so happens to be more prevalent today than ever before.
Style July 2018
Picks of the Week: Accessorise All Areas
Accessories may be small, but they are significant nonetheless. From stylish sunglasses to luxury leather goods, our editors present a masterclass in thoughtful details and fine touches.
Style July 2018
Style Rules: A Visual Guide To Ripping Them Up
A little sartorial transgression goes a long way, as the masterfully stylish attendees at Pitti Uomo 94 showed us. Here are a few tips on how to break the rules with confidence and skill.
Style July 2018
Sneakers At Pitti Uomo 94
Far from being an abominable casualisation of traditional menswear, sneakers are a versatile way of freshening up your wardrobe, as proven by the street style at Pitti Uomo 94.
Style July 2018
How to Wear Shorts This Summer
Now that we’re on the wrong side of the summer solstice, it’s high time you said goodbye to constricting trousers and realised the emancipatory potential of bare legs. Here’s our guide on how to wear shorts.
Style June 2018
Five Cufflink Brands You Need To Know
As well as injecting formal wear with a subtle hint of personality, a good pair of cufflinks will last a lifetime, so warrants a significant investment. Here, we’ve curated a selection of the best for you.
Style April 2016
Nine Exquisite Eveningwear Investments For Spring
Following on from last week's tailored tips for truly decadent dinner dress, allow us to present to you a selection of the most luxuriant eveningwear investments...
Style April 2016
The Most Decadent Decades of Dinner Dress
The Rake unravels the extraordinary story of black tie eveningwear, beginning with a whistle-stop tour of the dress code’s outré origins and evolution.
Style April 2016
Well Heeled
When it comes to blending old school sporting style with contemporary formal wear, Corthay’s Francois Pourcher has got it covered. But then that’s to be expected, given his credentials as the…
Style September 2015
The Noble Ninefold Path to Suit Enlightenment, Part III
The jacket’s chest and lapels hold a wealth of expressive possibilities. When worn well, they can create stature or slimness, length or breath – whatever the figure requires. Mastering how these…
