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Last we night we celebrated the opening of the @buddshirtmakers pop-up on Lower Sloane Street.
Click the link in our bio to shop their new collection on The Rake.com.
Thank you to all who attended, and special thanks to @mountgayrum and @ninereigns for providing the drinks for the evening.
... #BuddxTheRake
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The Rake are currently in the beautiful Caribbean island of Antigua shooting in @halfmoonbayantigua. The idyllic sweep of sand will soon be home to @rosewoodhotels, together with a small number of exclusive beachfront and cliff-top lots, all of which you’ll be able to read about soon @therake.
Images by @ryan_o_thompson
#halfmoonbayantigua #antigua #realestate #carribean #luxuryrealestate #luxury #paradise #luxuryliving #rakish #therake

https://bit.ly/2Dd3dXy What happens when you have a traditional wet shave and why should you invest time and money in it? Thankfully, Master Barber Stefan Avanzato is here to help…

Selvaggia Borromeo d'Adda, the Italian socialite and jet-setter, pictured here by Slim Aarons on the Costa Esmerelda in 1967, and then at the National Museum of Rome by Milton Greene in 1965, has been the subject of fascination for photographers and the media for many years – intelligent, wealthy, incredibly beautiful and from a powerful family with many famous and influential friends, Selvaggia's life encapsulated the perceived glamour of the jet-set generation. She was described by Slim Aarons as a "dazzling and modern siren" and by LIFE magazine as "the absolute personification of glamour and youth" – and from what we can see, we're inclined to agree.

The relationship between one’s shirt and one’s suit jacket is complicated to say the least, and there are a vast array of combinations to consider, as The Rake discusses…

The quality of Cordone 1956’s (@cordone_1956) shirts is a reflection of the era it was founded in – Italy’s golden age – which the house has been able to maintain more than half a century later.
Click the link in our bio to shop the Cordone 1956 collection.

In issue 63 of The Rake, @wei_koh_revoloution celebrates the timelessly elegant Jaeger LeCoultre (@jaegerlecoultre) Reverso Tribute Small Seconds Burgandy Red, whose antecedents can be found in the waning days of the British Raj, might it be the most elegant rectangular wristwatch ever made?
Photography by @kimlangstudio Fashion Direction by @veronicavpc

https://bit.ly/2Dd3OZi Barbanera is the result of two fraternal duos joining forces to create a thoughtful collection of shoes, hand-crafted in the Tuscan countryside. Renowned for its two-tone designs and disregard for traditional styles, this footwear is for men who are interested in style and culture in equal measures.

Oliver Reed was an eloquent dyslexic, charming sexist and high-souled jester.

https://bit.ly/2ImMJjy In the first of a series on how to nail the rudimentary elements of menswear, Aleks Cvetkovic opines on the key pieces that make up a contemporary wardrobe.

This green and white Bengal-stripe cotton shirt with a pin collar makes for a thoroughly rakish wardrobe staple, particularly when it’s been designed by British bespoke legend, Edward Sexton. ⠀ ⠀ Click the link on the post to shop the shirt, or the link in our bio to shop our entire Edward Sexton collection.

The Rake uncovers the provenance, qualities and key players in Neapolitan tailoring.

https://bit.ly/2ImxxmN The Mad Men influence is back and coming to a wardrobe near you. Slick 50s styling meets updated modern silhouettes in a game-changer for classicism.

Today, we're taking a leaf out of our friend @Alexander.Kraft's book, and enjoying a sharp drink and a long cigar. Taken from the most recent issue of The Rake, out on newsstands now. ⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Photo by @milad_abedi

https://bit.ly/2IkLUb3 If you’re inspired by 50s elegance, exceptional fabrics, contemporary silhouettes and sustainability, you need to meet King & Tuckfield…

Named after doctor, missionary and arctic explorer Sir William Grenfell (@grenfell1923), the stock of his namesake brand grew exponentially thanks to the ingennious creation of Grenfell Cloth. Still used by the brand today, it's weatherproof, windproof, breathable twill cloth that can be used to fabricate a wide-range of outerwear styles.⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Pictured is Sir Henry Cotton, the world champion golfer and loyal Grenfell client wearing his Grenfell Golfer jacket. ⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Click the link in our bio to shop the new Grenfell collection on The Rake.

The Rake uncovers the provenance, qualities and key players in Neapolitan tailoring.

https://bit.ly/2XfGIc6 It’s time to ditch the flannel and wool trousers and fill your wardrobe with lightweight fabrics in these four versatile styles…