Photographic Essay: A Fragrant Safari
Autumn is on its way, a season that signals the days of misty mornings with leaves dancing off the trees. A time to go on adventure and explore the changing nature. This…
“SYMPHONY OF AUTUMN” – NEW & LINGWOOD AW19
The Autumn Winter 2019 collection by New & Lingwood celebrates the essence of British fall with a symphony of rich colours, confident checks and sharply cut tailoring. From a handsome…
The No. 1 Savile Row Made-to-Measure experience
When I received the news that Gieves & Hawkes had relaunched their Made-to-Measure service, I booked an appointment straight away to see how the new blocks would measure up. Bespoke…
Dressing for the races: At Glorious Goodwood with New & Lingwood
I made my way to Goodwood, which is in England synonymous with racing. I joined style sponsor, New & Lingwood, to place bets and enjoy horse races. This year I had the pleasure of attending the Qatar Goodwood…
Talking Summer Tailoring on The Gentleman’s Journal
I joined The Gentleman’s Journal to discuss how to wear suits when the temperatures rise; from traditional British tailoring spun for summer to exciting retro-inspired pieces, I am revealing the…
“Midnight in Morocco”
I have always enjoyed dressing up for a wedding or a summer party, really any occasion that says “dress code: black tie” on the invitation. However, it has always been…
Timeless British craftsmanship – The Ettinger Heritage Collection
Ettinger was founded by Gerry Ettinger in 1934 and is today still family owned and run by his elder son, Robert Ettinger. A brand that I have always admired for…
Suits and Seperates: A Summer Special for The Rake
One thing to remember when dressing while the temperature rises; style and comfort never need to be mutually exclusive. Great summer tailoring is often by necessity defined more casual by it’s lighter fabrics,…
“On The Road” – Gieves & Hawkes SS19
Since John Harrison joined Gieves & Hawkes as Creative Director in 2017, a focus has been to introduce a light and relaxed silhouette to the tailoring while still maintaining the…
“Pioneers of Time” – Vacheron Constantin
“Do better if possible, and that is always possible,” François Constantin wrote in a letter to Jacques Barthélémi Vacheron in 1819. Vacheron Constantin was founded in 1755 by Jean-Marc Vacheron…