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

Contributors

arbiter • FLY GIRL; RAKE COMMENDATIONS; ONE SHOT, ONE KILL; BARNES, NOBLE; NURSEY; FIE, FI, FO, FUM; CHECK YOURSELF; CANDICE ATTITUDE.

A SYMBOL OF NEW WOMANHOOD • Amelia Earhart disarmed ideas about femininity in her manner and her attitude, and her legend is as strong today as it ever was.

RAKE COMMENDS: HONG KONG • The skyline, the harbour and the combustible energy of the best that life has to offer… it’s no wonder, says our correspondent, that the former British colony can be seen as the New York of the east…

STRIFE THROUGH A LENS • A fearless war photographer, and the first American female correspondent to die in the field of conflict, Dickey Chapelle is a lamentably under-celebrated figure in U.S. history.

‘HAVING A THERAPIST AND A PSYCHIATRIST FOR PARENTS DOESN’T HURT. IT MEANS I DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR IT’ • … And with a sense of humour like that, Ben Barnes will be fine. The London-born actor talks to the rake about his ‘bizarre’ profession, the difference in the industry between Britain and America, and his enviable Justin Timberlake impression…

A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE • Introducing a family-friendly canine with a dark past but the most docile of demeanours: the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

TARGET MARKET • Anne-Sofie, Countess of Lucan, wants to make country clothing fun and sexy as well as elegant and practical. Did we say sexy? You bet we did…

LOOK OF THE ISSUE • Ring Jacket, the Japanese tailoring powerhouse celebrating their 65th anniversary, anchor this outfit curated by the rake’s Associate Style Editor.

‘BEAUTY IS THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM — AND YOU’RE THE ELEPHANT HANDLER’ • Candice Bergen didn’t let a pretty face get in the way of her real mission — to make America sit up and take notice of her candour, sense of humour and original personality.

atelier • INVESTMENT HANKER; JUST WILLIAM.

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.

ON THE HOLY GRAIL • By working with the most authentic, high-quality artisanal brands, royal warrant holders William & Son are on a mission to sustain British craftsmanship. Here, we put their relationship with the Northamptonshire manufacturers Chrysalis to the test with a particular sartorial challenge…

articles • PLEASE, SIR, I WANT SOME MOORE; “CUT”; FEMMES FATALES; HEARTH AND SOUL; NON-FICTION SUITS.

A SINGULAR WOMAN • Julianne Moore has earned her eminent position in Hollywood, and from there can look down on the cultural landscape — the Time’s Up and Me Too movements, and the changing dynamics between men and women. She can, though she won’t, for one of her particular qualities is her humility. ‘Power,’ she tells tom chamberlin in an exclusive interview, ‘denotes hierarchy. So why do I have to be powerful?’

THE HONORARY BR IT • The writer, producer, actor and director Paul Feig tells tom chamberlin why he feels at home on the stately streets of Mayfair, and what’s motivated him to...