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.

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arbiter • SING WHEN YOU’RE WINNING; CRISP AND DRY; IT’S BEDLINGTON OUT THERE; A LOVELY DAY.

HOAGY ON OUR MIND • With a signature blend of melody and melancholy, Hoagy Carmichael wrote some of America’s most enduring tunes. By the time last orders were called, he and his piano transcended the culture.

IVORY POWER • Boring? Us? This bespoke ‘pale ale’ from our resident cocktails guru will blow your dandy little socks off.

CUTIE KILLER • The Bedlington Terrier — lamb-like on the outside but equipped with ferocious predatory instincts — is a walking, gnawing dichotomy. Our advice: keep the fondling to a minimum.

MAKING ACTING GREAT AGAIN • She never drank, smoked or swore, but Laraine Day — former co-star to right-wing giants Ronald Reagan and John Wayne — turned her wholesome persona into a whole lotta power.

atelier • INVESTMENT HANKER; A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME; CAIRO CUTTER; A STAY OF PERFECT EXECUTION; DEEP FRIEZE.

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.

THE ROSE THAT NEVER WILTS • Purdey’s Rose & Scroll has been a mark of craftsmanship and distinction for nearly 150 years. Now, in a clothing and lifestyle collection, the gunmakers are ‘letting it live on silk, silver and cashmere’.

THE LAST TAILOR OF CAIRO • A chance encounter led THE RAKE to a charming atelier hidden among the faded grandeur of downtown Cairo. There, Samir El Sakka preserves a century-old tailoring house, and a disappearing world of style and elegance.

WHERE ALPINE LUXURY MEETS SKIING HERITAGE: LECH ZÜRS AND THE ART OF WINTER • High-altitude skiing, a century of Alpine tradition and a dining culture with serious credentials: Lech Zürs has built its reputation on substance, precision and a remarkable sense of continuity.

GALLERIESNOW: THE BEST OF FRIEZE LONDON • With more than 100 galleries pulling out all the stops for Frieze London in October, there’s no way that even the most dedicated follower of the artworld can see everything. But fear not. We have asked our friends at GalleriesNow to choose five not-to-be-missed exhibitions featuring sculpture, installation, photography, animation and paintings from the masters. For further details, see www.galleriesnow.net

articles • BRODY BUNCH; HOLDING CORTINA; TOP OF THE FOOD (SUPPLY) CHAIN; AUTUMN INSPIRATION.

EVERYBODY WANTS HIM • The O.C. made Adam Brody famous almost overnight. Twenty years later, Nobody Wants This has given him a new kind of leading-man identity. He talks to TOM CHAMBERLIN about what he lost in between, and why this time around can be different.

A PLACE FOR LOVERS • From Hemingway and Bond to Elizabeth Taylor and Claudia Cardinale, Cortina D’Ampezzo’s winter paradise has captivated the jet set. FREDDIE ANDERSON fires up the Lotus Esprit and tours the resort where style and romance come together.

BRED IN THE BONE: WHY BRITAIN’S SHOOTING SEASON STILL MATTERS • A £3.3bn contribution to the U.K....