Tag: vintage
Icons October 2022
Rakish Icons: Tom Ford
Considering what was to come in his great career, Issue 7’s Cover Star, Tom Ford’s beginnings were rather unspectacular. We look into the sequence of events that would make Tom Ford the superstar designer he is today…
Style September 2022
Travel Journal: Venice
It begins with a gondola—as it ought to in Venice. In the early morning hours, while the sun yawns out into the open lagoon, the small boats skate vertically above the water and life restarts in the world’s most beautiful city.
Style August 2022
The Cat's Meow
In Tokyo, a troupe of vintage-style devotees maintain the sartorial standards of the roaring twenties.
Style May 2021
The Liberation Of Rubinacci's Vintage Cloth Archive
With over 200,000 feet of vintage cloth, Rubinacci become the first tailor to digitize their inimitable archive. Only a dynasty with equal history are able to muster up such a unique offering. It is likely we won’t see one for a long time.
Speed May 2020
DRIVING BASS: Guy Berryman
When Coldplay guitarist Guy Berryman isn’t on the road with the biggest band in the world, he can be found at his English country home indulging in one of his passions: car restoration and collecting. He invited The Rake to the Cotswolds for an exclusive tour…
Style August 2019
Vintage Vantage - Raymond Chu
New York filmmaker and aspiring menswear entrepreneur Ray Chu suggests wearing clothes to death — or giving them a second life.
Style November 2017
Patek Collectors: Ahmed Rahman
The Rake speaks to Ahmed Rahman about his favourite watches, his love for Patek Philippe and just what makes the Swiss watch manufacture so special.
Style October 2017
The 6 Best Vintage Stores in the UK
Josh Sims uncovers the best vintage treasure troves in the country, amid a flourishing industry estimated to be worth around £660m in the UK alone.
Style September 2017
A Rakish Guide to Dressing for Goodwood Revival
The dress code may not be compulsory at Goodwood Revival, but it’s an excuse to have a little fun and embrace the glamour of an era gone by.
Style August 2017
How Dr. Martens Became Iconic
The history of the Dr. Martens boot is full of surprises, but what remains inevitable is their enduring utilitarian appeal and fearless attitude.
Style August 2017
Night Shades: Oliver Goldsmith's Exclusive Lord Frames are back
The Rake‘s founder channels Nicholson and Onassis with the second drop of our exclusive Oliver Goldsmith smoked lens ‘Lord’ frames.
Style August 2017
Pocket Guide: Hodinkee's Benjamin Clymer
Benjamin Clymer might be the founder of the horology website Hodinkee, but his style game doesn’t end with a watch – or even 50 of them.
