The Rake

The world’s preeminent publication dedicated to the renaissance in gentlemanly sophistication and style, THE RAKE recaptures the codes of classic men’s elegance. Inspired by icons such as Cary Grant, Fred Astaire, the Duke of Windsor, Gianni Agnelli, Sean Connery, and their contemporary counterparts, THE RAKE provides incisive, in-depth commentary on magnificent menswear, and the many other elements of gentlemanly living, from manners and ethics, to art and design, tasteful travel, health and well-being, the intellectual and philosophical, to homes, modes of transport, entertainment, food and drink. THE RAKE is the modern voice of classic elegance.

Letter from the Founder

Letter from the Editor-in-Chief

Contributors

The Rake

arbiter • ‘CUT!’; WHERE IT ALL BEGAN; GRIST TO THE MILLER; PURI INTENTIONS; ON A LONG LEASH; HEAD TURNER.

THE LAST EMPEROR • Akira Kurosawa blended Japanese and western influences to produce timeless cinema. He believed that to be an artist meant never averting one’s eyes — he was, in every sense, a visionary.

PROOF OF LIFE • He is curious, loves a challenge, and understands that culture must not be compromised. He is the Founder — and a rare breed.

IT’S MILLER TIME • In the crucible of post-truth, post-consensus America, Arthur Miller and his morality tales are beacons of light once more.

MAN IN THE MIRROR • It’s not often that a cartoon chicken head completes an outfit… but then no one does Instagram style like Manish Puri.

GALLIC BRED • The Dogue de Bordeaux is a gentle soul born of a torrid history, argues this issue’s guest pooch.

TURN OF THE CENTURY • How many actors could cope with rheumatoid arthritis, alcoholism and sexism and still mount a Hollywood comeback for the ages? Kathleen Turner belongs to an exclusive club.

atelier • INVESTMENT HANKER; THE COAST GUY; DON’T HIDE YOUR LIGHT UNDER A BUSHEL.

INVEST • Investments can be unpredictable, but not so with these four winners, which we have handpicked to provide you with sound and secure appreciation — aesthetically, spiritually and financially.

DIOR STRAITS • With the summer’s final flickerings having passed the torch to autumn, and our wardrobes following suit, Dior’s new collection shows us where our sartorial adventures have taken us — and where they may yet bid us go.

HOW WE WERE, HOW WE BECOME • Dolce & Gabbana’s craft-based ultra-luxe shows — Alta Moda, Sartoria and Gioielleria — are more relevant than ever. In a special interview, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana talk to WEI KOH about their inspirations.

articles • IT’S ALL ABOUT FAMILY; DON’T PUT YOUR DAUGHTER ON THE STAGE, MRS. WORTHINGTON; ORIGIN STORY; FOR THE BIRDS; THE MAYFAIR MAVERICK; PLEASANT PASTURES, SEEN.

THE RUSSELL GROUP • When the Hollywood legend Kurt Russell and his son Wyatt made time to discuss their bond, the challenges of modern moviemaking, and the paths their lives have taken, we couldn’t resist listening in…

A ROLL IN THE HAYS • The Red Scare, moral panic, and a T.V. set in every living room: in the 1950s, Hollywood was looking over its shoulder. How would it respond?

THE OG IS BACK • The new Originals collection by Polo Ralph Lauren — which takes its inspiration from British motor sport’s illustrious and dashing history — shows the label at its peerless best. THE RAKE was given a front-row seat at Goodwood.

GLORY DAYS • Dermot O’Leary conquered British television with a winning combination of charm, grace and good humour. THE RAKE’s Editor-in-Chief, TOM CHAMBERLIN, caught up with his former X Factor colleague…

WE SHOULD COCO • What does a legendary rake do when he wants to slow down a little? He opens a restaurant in Mayfair (and makes it immaculate), of course. Tim Jefferies, for decades...