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The Rake
View on Wikipedia| Editor | Tom Chamberlin |
|---|---|
| Categories | Culture |
| Frequency | Bimonthly |
| First issue | 2008 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Website | https://therake.com |
The Rake is a British bimonthly men's magazine that focuses on luxury fashion, culture, and style. It was founded in 2008 by Wei Koh, a Singapore-based entrepreneur and publisher.
History
[edit]The Rake magazine was founded in 2008 by Wei Koh, building on his earlier success with Revolution magazine. Launched in 2005 in Singapore, Revolution was conceived as a publication focused on high-end watches and luxury goods. It set itself apart by blending technical detail with a modern aesthetic and was published in several languages across international editions.[1][2]
During the 2008 financial crisis, The Rake was introduced to address a gap in the market for a men's lifestyle publication emphasising classic style, timeless elegance, and artisanal craftsmanship. It aimed to cater to an audience that valued enduring quality over overt displays of wealth, drawing inspiration from historical figures renowned for their refined taste.[2][3] Initially based in Singapore, it is now based in London.[1] The Rake's editor is Tom Chamberlin.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Peterson, Jane A. (19 March 2019). "When The Revolution Comes: Singapore's Most Global Print Media Brand Reinvents Its Business Model". Forbes.
- ^ a b Barker, Christian (18 January 2018). "Singaporean publisher of luxury magazines values craft, not bling". South China Morning Post.
- ^ Foulkes, Nicholas (10 October 2020). "Hang Loose". Air Mail.
- ^ Carter, Felicity (7 August 2020). "A Gentleman's Guide To London According To Tom Chamberlin". Forbes.