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 • GRAND DESIGNS; OBJECTIFICATION; BUILDING BLOCKS; THE NATTY PROFESSOR; ST. NICO; MAKING IT HAPPEN; SHAKE IT OFF; HUND COLUMN; GOING COCO.

MAGIC MAN • Step into the world of Oliver Messel, the British artist and stage designer who turned the 20th century into a land of make-believe…

RAKE COMMENDS • Design for the ages can turn quotidian objects into hero pieces.

APPETITE FOR CONSTRUCTION • Deeming space, light and order ‘the things that men need like bread or a place to sleep’, Le Corbusier’s life goal — to improve the human condition — was a deeply held one. So why has his work remained so polarising?

ARDAY IN THE LIFE • Jason Arday, the British sociologist and writer, is the youngest black professor in Cambridge University’s history. He can also teach us a thing or two about bespoke style. THE RAKE opened its books…

‘I WAS THE SHY LITTLE SCALLION IN THE CORNER OF THE ROOM’ • Nico Mirallegro has just enjoyed his biggest job to date — the Paramount Plus show Stags. We caught up with the Mancunian to discuss acting classes, writing as therapy, and why patience is key.

SIGHT FOR SORE EYES • The Visionary thinks nothing of helping others and sacrificing his sense of self-importance. He is the grey man who can light the way forwards.

UP WITH THIS KIND OF THING • THE RAKE’s cocktail expert, Paul Feig, shows you how to get the best out of your martinis. Let’s start with the golden rule: don’t bin the gin.

AN EXPLOSIVE STORY • A German Shorthaired Pointer — perched proudly atop this issue’s soapbox — enlightens us on the proud heritage of the gundog.

THE DESIGNER • Armed with silhouettes, fabrics and colour, Coco Chanel gave women their physical freedom. No wonder the once-humble seamstress decided that she embodied fashion.

atelier • INVESTMENT HANKER; A CUT ABOVE.

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.

HITCHED ’N STITCHED • Will Adams, the Bespoke Tailoring Director of Dunhill, cuts a suit for TOM CHAMBERLIN to wear at a rather special wedding in Los Angeles this December.

rake time • DRESS TO IMPRESS; FLYING COLOURS; NAVIGATING THE TIMES; LORD GAGA.

THE NEW DRESS CODE • With their latest Toric collection, Parmigiani have redefined the dress watch with innovative designs rooted in the history of sartorialism as well as watchmaking.

AIR KISS • Breguet have used their gold timepieces from the fifties as inspiration to give the Type XX — the brand’s classic pilot’s watch — a makeover.

TURN OF THE CENTURY • To mark their 140th anniversary, Breitling have released a new movement so reliable it can run without major adjustment for up to 100 years.

GO GAGÀ • GaGà Laboratorio and the design guru Mo Coppoletta are flipping the script on what we can expect from a mechanical wristwatch.

articles • MICHAEL’S MOUNT; THE NEED FOR SPEED; CHOPRA AND...