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

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arbiter • PRETTY AND WITTY AND GAY; TRAVEL TOOLS; TOTAL RECON; DRINK UP; BONE APPETIT; POSTER GIRL.

THE DAPPER DON OF AMERICAN LETTERS • Gay Talese, one of the most revered storytellers of the 20th century, remains a fixture of the New York literary scene into his nineties. ALEX BELTH was privileged to pull up a chair in Talese’s Manhattan home…

RAKE COMMENDS • Have accessories, will travel? Let THE RAKE take care of your summer adventures…

THE ROMANTIC HERO • Nicholas Ray, the director of Rebel Without a Cause, identified with the underdogs and outcasts of this world. At the heart of his work was the question, How do we belong?

INTELLIGENCE MISSION • The rakish Pathfinder is armed not with rifle and compass but wit, charm and curiosity. Like his military cousin, though, he is always on the hunt for knowledge, for it keeps him one step ahead of the crowd.

THE ITALIAN JOB • If you fancy a change from an Aperol spritz, and Campari is too bitter for your tastes, THE RAKE’s cocktail expert recommends an alternative aperitivo for the summer.

BERNER BOY • Noble, faithful and hypoallergenic — traits some dogs can only aspire to. For Mac, a Bernedoodle, they are just three of the reasons why Dubai (his current home for tax reasons) has fallen in love with him.

THE REAL DEAL • With a twinkle in her eye, an inviting smile, and a bloody funny sense of humour, the Danish singer and actress Nina van Pallandt triumphed over controversy and outrageous fortune.

atelier • INVESTMENT HANKER; SLIMLINE TONIC; BLADES OF GLORY.

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.

LESS IS MORE • With the Octo Finissimo, Bulgari have pushed the boundaries of miniaturisation. But how thin can they go?

URBANE SPECIES • The human touch pervades every part of Canali’s operations. Stefano Canali, the C.E.O., talks to THE RAKE about industry credibility, the Italian concept of ‘vestibilità’, and the brand’s 90th anniversary.

articles • AND THEN A HIRO COMES ALONG; PAPUA DON’T PREACH; AROUND THE WORLD IN A FEW PAGES; UNDER THE SEA; ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM.

THE LAST SAMURAI • In nearly six decades in the business, Hiroyuki Sanada has become not just a legendary Japanese actor but a cultural ambassador, enlightening western studios and audiences alike. The star of Shōgun tells Tom chamberlin about his extraordinary journey.

TWO TRIBES • When Amberly Valentine trekked into the jungle of Papua New Guinea with not much more than a bottle of water, a camera and a translator, she knew she was entering mystical and potentially dangerous territory. She was seeking two tribes of this island nation: the Asaro, or ‘Mudmen’, and the more reclusive Nokondi. In an exclusive for THE RAKE, this is what she saw…

LET’S TAKE A TRIP • From hotels and ’hoods to members’ clubs and cruises, THE RAKE’s Travel Editor, FARHAD HEYDARI, gives you the lowdown on...