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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The Rake

arbiter • VICTORIOUS, HAPPY, GLORIOUS; PLEIDIOL WYF I’M GWILYM; I SPY; FABRIZIO FINISSIMO; SHIP’S MATE; CZECH YOURSELF.

GRACE PERIOD • For an eye-watering 70 years, Queen Elizabeth II has managed to alchemise a sense of majesty, mystery and simple humanity. One might even argue that hers has been a divine blessing…

GWILYM THE CONQUEROR • Gwilym Lee will soon be back on our screens as critics’ favourite Grigor Dymov in the period satire The Great. He talks to the rake about wild costumes, imposter syndrome, and playing Brian May in front of… Brian May.

THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN PEN • Ian Fleming, the author who created James Bond, could never have lived a life like James Bond, could he? Could he?

‘THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS TO BE INNOVATIVE, NOT JUST DIFFERENT’ • Bulgari’s Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani says he loves objects with a ‘very unique soul’. In a long-awaited conversation, he lets the rake into his creative process.

THE OLDEST SEA DOG • Can you imagine a mutt so strong and capable that it will brave the foulest tempest to rescue a drowning man? The Portuguese Water Dog is at your service.

FREEDOM RIDER • In an extraordinary life, the Swedish-American model Paulina Porizkova has twice found herself cast as the victim of oppression. Twice she has prevailed.

atelier • INVESTMENT HANKER; NO JUNK IN THE TRUNK; NEW NEW & LINGWOOD.

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.

TRUNK SHOW • Merino wool isn’t a fabric reserved for suiting. It has gained a reputation as a hot-weather hero, which is why Vilebrequin and the Woolmark Company have worked on a collaboration that brings sartorialism and sustainability to beach life.

NEW LEASE ON LIFE • The classic British outfitters New & Lingwood have opened a concept store in one of London’s most desirable neighbourhoods. The brand’s Chief Executive, Freddie Briance, shows the rake around and tells us what we can expect…

articles • RULES FOR A MOON KNIGHT; GOING ON THE ACAPULCO; FULL WOOL JACKET; SAFFER FOR YOUR ART; NO RAIN IN SPAIN.

EYE OF THE HAWKE • More than 30 years after a raw and fresh-faced Ethan Hawke made his screen breakthrough in Dead Poets Society, we are still watching him like — well, like the proverbial. He gives tom chamberlin the three keys to his success…

THE MAGIC DOWN THERE • It inspired Elvis and the Four Tops, among others, and became the gilded playground of Sinatra, Disney, Bardot and Tarzan (yes, you read that right). stuart husband mixes a coco loco and dreams of Acapulco…

‘I AM A GOOD PERSON. I DO NOT TAKE JOY IN PLAYING THESE CHARACTERS’ • Matthew Modine is back as the manipulative and ruthless Dr. Martin Brenner in season four of Stranger Things. But arch villainy, he insists, is not as fun as it might appear.

HELLO, LADIES • Our mrs rake universe is expanding — with the help of two special guests. Lady Eliza and Lady...