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Tag: the-impractical-choice

  • The Impractical Choice: Riva Ariston 576

    Code June 2017

    The Impractical Choice: Riva Ariston 576

    Still to this day, Riva resides at the zenith of the luxury speedboat world and the Ariston, the brand’s most iconic model, is testament to its majesty.

  • The Impractical Choice: Royal Paris Coffee Maker

    Code January 2017

    The Impractical Choice: Royal Paris Coffee Maker

    Craftsmanship and caffeine go hand in hand with the latest addition to The Rake’s wishlist, in which we present an extravagant coffee maker like no other.

  • The Impractical Choice: Brunello Cucinelli Double Sided Cashmere Coat

    Style August 2016

    The Impractical Choice: Brunello Cucinelli Double Sided Cashmere Coat

    This week’s Impractical Choice takes the form of a ridiculously indulgent cashmere coat with double the wearibility and double the appeal.

  • The Impractical Choice: Chittleborough & Morgan White Linen Suit

    Style August 2016

    The Impractical Choice: Chittleborough & Morgan White Linen Suit

    In our latest edition of The Impractical Choice, we move from motoring to tailoring and explore the virtues of the loin-achingly desirable white linen suit.

  • The Impractical Choice: Citroën DS

    Speed July 2016

    The Impractical Choice: Citroën DS

    The fourth instalment of The Impractical Choice boasts a motoring beauty with almost supernatural powers and magical properties.

  • The Impractical Choice: Jaguar XJS

    Speed June 2016

    The Impractical Choice: Jaguar XJS

    In our first of a series of devilishly indulgent and laughably louche car choices, Charlie Thomas proposes the Jaguar XJS V12…

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