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.

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arbiter • TAYLOR MADE; STEP INTO THE LIGHT; CHOICES, CHOICES; AFFAIRS OF THE SMART; ESKIMO LICK; THE ROAD TO PIER ANGELI.

THE MAN WITH THE PERFECT PROFILE • ‘Acting is the easiest job in the world, and I’m the luckiest guy’ — the words of Robert Taylor, whose star once shone as brightly as Rudolph Valentino’s. And no one was more surprised by that than Taylor…

‘I HAVE A FIGHT WITH LIAM NEESON… KNEEING HIM IN THE NUTS. IT WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE’ • Conor MacNeill, a star of Industry and The Tourist, has taken acting (and fellow Northern Irishmen) by storm in the past few years. THE RAKE catches him between assignments…

RAKE COMMENDS: CHRISTMAS SPECIAL • From DJs and tech to cars and games, THE RAKE has curated a selection of the most beautiful gift ideas for the festive season. (You may need a bigger stocking for the car.)

The Rake’s 15th Anniversary party 02.11.2023 • The Rake and friends gathered in the new art space at Claridge’s — the location of the magazine’s first ever London event — to celebrate a new milestone.

IN FROM THE COLD • A warm ‘Frohe Weihnachten!’ from an animal whose breed was formerly known as the German Spitz. Alternatively, consider this a heartfelt soliloquy on why the American Eskimo Dog, as we now call it, is the perfect family pooch for the festive season — and beyond.

A FALLEN ANGELI • For a while she might have been defined by her mysterious death, but the Italian actress Pier Angeli — described by Paul Newman as a complex and gifted woman — deserves to be remembered for what she achieved in her 39 years.

atelier • INVESTMENT HANKER; WE ARE DANDY.

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

ALL’S FINE AND DANDY • It has been 10 years since I Am Dandy, the ultimate compendium of international rakes, was published. It has helped document the human story, showing our capacity to use colour, vibrancy and risk to express ourselves at a much deeper level — if only we dared dandy a little.

articles • THE WRESTLER; THE YOUNGEST DAUPHIN; BEAR NECESSITY; A TALE OF STYLE AND ICE.

THE RINGMASTER • Seventeen years ago he was the teen heart-throb of High School Musical. Now he is one of Hollywood’s leading statesmen. Zac Efron’s transformation is complete, writes TOM CHAMBERLIN — and he still has us eating out of his hand.

JEAN’S ARC • Jean Arnault’s work in the past year has been beguiling to behold and an object lesson in leadership. In fact, there have been few more deserving winners of the Rake of the Year prize than this 25-year-old dynamo.

BEAR MEETS AIR • What if two legends of Ralph Lauren could be merged to create a unique and collectable new icon? Introducing our latest collaboration with the poet laureate of American style: the Ralph Lauren x The Rake and Revolution Polo Bear Snow Beach capsule.

IN THE SLEEK MIDWINTER • See, the echoes from the sartorial world grow louder in the...