Tag: tailoring
Style May 2023
The Court of Appeal
British tailoring could not hope to have a stronger advocate on the throne than Charles III. But will he prove to be the last of the sartorial kings?
Icons April 2023
The Line of Duty
Civil war in Europe. Hitler in the ascendancy. It is 1937, and the U.K. must proclaim its new king. Onto the balcony of Buckingham Palace steps George VI. Bertie, as he was known, has two challenges: leave behind his crippling trauma and usher the nation into an uncertain future.
Icons April 2023
The Authenticator
It is 20 years since Greg Williams was first granted behind-the-scenes access to the James Bond franchise. To mark the moment, 007’s ‘specials photographer’ is making available a unique collection of his finest images.
Icons April 2023
Work Hard, Play Hard, Bernhard
There are royal consorts, and there is Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands. The German-born dandy stood six feet tall and loomed large not only in the war years but during Europe’s recovery. Two decades after his death he remains, as they say, a divisive figure.
Style April 2023
So Much Owed
The field of human conflict inevitably involves human sacrifice, and it is up to later generations to preserve the memory of the fallen. The Aircraft Restoration Company at RAF Duxford in Cambridgeshire is an example of this important work. The Rake was thrilled to join them for a day to help honour the spirit of the few to whom so much is owed.
Style April 2023
Dirk Fourie's Guide to Melbourne
In this months Diary of a Rake, Melbourne based ambassador Dirk Fourie takes us on a rakish tour of his hometowns favourite and most beloved destinations.
Style April 2023
How to Wear Brown
Whilst not the most obvious choice, the colour brown is an underrated sartorial weapon, and you’d be foolish not to add it to your arsenal.
Speed March 2023
The Rake Visits Aston Martin x Girard-Perregaux
The Rake Visits Aston Martin x Girard-Perregaux for the launch of the Laureato Green Ceramic Aston Martin Edition.
Pleasure March 2023
Celebrate the Coronation in style with DUKES London’s Royal Connoisseur Experience Package
DUKES London commemorates the coronation of His Majesty, King Charles III with a truly exceptional package of finely-designed indulgences. These include private access to some of St James’s most elegant Royal Warrant Holders as well as hotel experiences, cocktails, dishes and in-room favours all designed to reflect the new monarch’s tastes.
Icons February 2023
A Sundowner with Harrison Osterfield
As he continues his rise, Harrison Osterfield answers a quick-fire round of questions for The Rake – probing into his ideas of happiness, motivation, and the dazzling superstar qualities of Prince.
Style February 2023
Slow Fashion
New Year’s resolutions often involve making adjustments to our bodies, and sartorial matters are woven into the promise of a new year, new you. Should you be struggling for inspiration, may The Rake come to your rescue…
Icons February 2023
Birds of Play
J.F.K., Sinatra, Hemingway and Monroe were just some of the names that turned the Stork Club into America’s most famous night spot. And while they partied and paired off, writes Stuart Husband, a former bootlegger from Oklahoma was pioneering the art of celebrity marketing…
