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…
“The City” – Gieves & Hawkes SS19 Tailoring
A place where old meets new. The City of London is an architectural time capsule characterised by clashes of medieval landmarks, Victorian arches and modern skyscrapers. The Gieves & Hawkes…
Editorial: Shadows On The Wall
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SIHH 2019: Vacheron Constantin
It has been a great pleasure attending this year’s SIHH, the event in every watch professional’s diary, bringing makers and admirers of beautiful timepieces together to discover the latest collections…
3 IRRESISTIBLE WINTER FRAGRANCES
The power of a scent is not to be underestimated; a waft of the right perfume can take a your personal style to a new level in seconds. However, selecting the right fragrance…
Richard Gelding: A Canali Made to Measure suit
A few months back, I shared the experience of measuring up my Canali Su Misura (Made-to-Measure) suit, via appointment at the London menswear shop – Richard Gelding part of baltzar.com. …
“You can tell a gentleman by his shoes” : The Oxford & Loafers
An old saying says “You can tell a gentleman by his shoes” and it has been stuck in my head ever since I first heard it. As much as it…