Tag: talent
Icons April 2017
Jarvis Cocker: A Different Class
“The great thing about music is that anybody can do it”, Jarvis Cocker once said. But if Cocker is the one setting the bar, we’d hate to test the theory of Pulp’s lyrical frontman.
Icons April 2017
Andrew Buchan: Class Actor
In Andrew Buchan, The Rake finds an actor who is as charming in person as he is dedicated to his craft.
Craft March 2017
The Golden Shears Awards 2017
Founded in 1974, the Golden Shears Award offers a rare space for young tailors to showcase their talent away from the workbench.
Icons March 2017
The Beautiful Scarecrow: Cillian Murphy
With features that could cut glass – and frequently a wardrobe to match – Cillian Murphy has become one of cinema’s most absorbing presences.
Icons February 2017
Sewing The Seeds of Time
His journey from school plays to the Royal Shakespeare Company to big-screen superstardom is long since complete. But, says Nick Scott, that doesn’t mean Sir Patrick Stewart’s passion, ambition and curiosity have been sated.
Icons February 2017
Certified Original: Peggy Guggenheim
Collector, bohemian, socialite. The list of Peggy Guggenheim’s accomplishments goes on and on, as does her enduring legacy to the world of fine art.
Icons January 2017
Still A Mystery To You: Gary Oldman
An enduring Hollywood presence, Gary Oldman has remained an unapologetically bold actor, and his ardent professionalism continues to command the respect of his peers.
News July 2016
The Young Tailors Symposium at Pitti: A Retrospective
When Simon Crompton gathered six of the world’s most talented young tailors at Florence for a discussion on their art form, naturally The Rake had to attend.
