Tom Chamberlin

London

Editor at The Rake

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Articles

A gentleman's guide to three-piece suit etiquette

1 day ago | telegraph.co.uk | Tom Chamberlin

They date back to a 17th-century decree by King Charles II. But how should the modern man approach this occasionwear staple? The three-piece suit needs a bit of rescuing, the format having been hijacked by the Instagram manosphere and estate agents. We are an awfully long way from Indiana Jones in his Raiders of the Lost Ark professorial garb and, like a lot of the sartorial canon, various codes have been forgotten.
Father's Day gifts that come with a story

2 weeks ago | thetimes.com | Tom Chamberlin
The most stylish men around town right now? The Chelsea Pensioners

1 month ago | telegraph.co.uk | Tom Chamberlin

Manchester brand Private White VC had created a very special collaboration in commemoration of VE DayVE Day's 80th Anniversary is less than a week away and to celebrate it, all self-respecting Britons are dusting off whatever bunting they had out five years ago, excited to celebrate this milestone without the caveat of lockdown. There are also some who are eyeing up large, symbolic gestures, one of which is Manchester-based menswear brand, Private White VC.
Tome Raiders

1 month ago | therake.com | Tom Chamberlin

The Rake is a place of truth and integrity, which is why we felt it was high time we recommended a reading list that will help you go beyond the words in this magazine. Books are the first indicator of a civilised society, and this list is a warranty in the process of creating a civilised man. Oyster Perpetual Submariner This is the first book in what will become a series of coffee-table tomes on the different families of Rolex.
Speaking Mandarin: The Civil Servant

1 month ago | therake.com | Tom Chamberlin

The Civil Servant cannot decide which part of his job title — the civil bit or the servant — is more important. In the world today, it is the definition of a thankless task to be a civil servant. In the days of Sir Humphrey and Yes, Minister, the idea was that the civil servant was like a nanny to those with power: they were presented as the smarter, safer hands tending to the public’s wellbeing compared with the politicians who put themselves up for power.
Pocket Guide: Efe Efeturi

1 month ago | therake.com | Tom Chamberlin

Efe Efeturi has been in the men’s style game for a long time. He is part of the cadre of stylish men who have discovered the joy of tailoring, and how character can be demonstrated with one’s outfits. His social media output is a fanfare of colour and eras; he can pull off the interwar proportions just as well as Italian tailoring and dressed-down knitwear. His use of accessories is terrific, with wonderful scarves, hats and jewellery.
'Is there anyone cooler than Marlon Brando?'

1 month ago | thetimes.com | Tom Chamberlin

This artistry has attracted famous watch enthusiasts including Brad Pitt, Bradley Cooper and Eric Clapton. For Butler, it is Breitling's heritage that sealed his decision to partner with the company. "It's the connection with aviation and adventure."So it makes sense that the actor is the face of the new Top Time B31 collection, which Breitling describes as "built for those who move fast, live free and make their own rules".
A gentleman’s guide to the age-appropriate hat

1 month ago | msn.com | Tom Chamberlin

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Breit Young Thing: Austin Butler

1 month ago | therake.com | Tom Chamberlin

Austin Butler and Breitling are the most kindred of spirits. The announcement that he would become their ambassador was never going to be met with surprise or confusion, for the two partners blend seamlessly together. Ever since Elvis and Masters of the Air, it has felt like Butler is reincarnated from yesteryear, a human form cast out of pure nostalgia.
A gentleman's guide to the age-appropriate hat

1 month ago | telegraph.co.uk | Tom Chamberlin

We've all seen the pictures of Charlie Chaplin on Wall Street, snapped in a bid to help with the war effort in 1918. The volume of the crowds is impressive enough, but the number of hats would make you think it was mandated attire. Baker boy hats, bowler hats, fedoras, trilbys, they are all there. It's a stark contrast with today, where in the same image you'd be lucky to see a tie.