RKZ — The latest articles, blog posts and features.

When Leica Met Bond

In celebration of the 25th instalment of Bond, Leica Camera launched the new Q2 ‘007 Edition’, limited to 250 pieces. The Rake team were invited down to the unveiling, and upcoming exhibition, held at Leica’s London Gallery.

Lifestyle, London, The RakeRikesh ChauhanSeptember 17, 2021Leica, 007, No Time To Die, James Bond, The RakeComment

An Afternoon with A. Lange & Söhne

Celebrating a passion for all things classic, Saxon precision watchmaking met the world’s most beautiful vintage cars. With Hampton Court Palace as its setting, we spent an afternoon with A. Lange & Söhne at the Concours of Elegance.

Fashion, Lifestyle, London, Photography, The RakeRikesh ChauhanSeptember 15, 2021The Rake, Concours of Elegance, A. Lange & Söhne, Menswear, CarComment

Spirit Healer: Alessandro Palazzi

The hospitality industry is navigating one of the most challenging periods in its history, yet its standard bearers give it reason to hope. One such figure is the bartender Alessandro Palazzi. Interview written for Issue 73 of The Rake Magazine, with photography by Kim Lang.

London, The RakeRikesh ChauhanDecember 21, 2020The Rake Magazine, Alessandro Palazzi, Dukes Bar, LondonComment

There's A Certain Ring To It

From a simple style accessory to a lifelong promise and bond, the ring is one of the most versatile pieces of jewellery one can wear. In my second guest article for Alice Made This, I cover the history behind the ring, and how important a role it plays in today’s society.

Previously, on 35mm

At the beginning of this year, I decided to make a conceited effort to shoot more on film. Specifically 35mm. I’ve had the camera for a few years and have used it relatively sparingly. Rolls of film would be developed, and I’d go through the images which often captured fleeting little moments, often months apart. See how 2019 unfolded.

London, Lifestyle, PhotographyRikesh ChauhanSeptember 21, 201935mm, Photography, Film Photography, RKZ, London, Mumbai, Marie Clavel, Model, Film Camera, Canon, MenswearComment

An Enquiring Mind: Manolo Blahník

We were recently invited by Walpole to visit the new Manolo Blahník exhibition, An Enquiring Mind, at The Wallace Collection. Built during the 18th and 19th Centuries by the Marquesses of Hertford and Sir Richard Wallace, the museum is steeped in artistic excellence which spans over 800 years.

The Boys In The Barbershop

As part of #MoreThanABarber, Murdock have trained some of their staff in Mental Health First Aid, and are selling an exclusive CALM grooming kit. Decent. I went down to Murdock, camera in hand, to find out more and to recount my experiences of the barbershop environment. Featured in the shoot are Anthony Komodikis and Singh Gentry.

Tales by Varun Photoshoot

A random impulse enabled us to embark on our first ever couple’s shoot, and the outcome was rather dreamy. Check out the blog and photos courtesy of Tales by Varun.

London Coffee Festival 2018

If said with enough conviction, the word ‘coffee’ is a complete sentence.

So goes my new favourite quote. The annual coffee festival was in town this past weekend and being the self-proclaimed flat white connoisseur (read: obsessive) that I am, I naturally had to partake.

Royal Exchange

For the final shoot of 2017, I styled two outfits around my Turnbull & Asser check blazer as well as took a look back at the year.

The Art In Transition

From suits to streetwear, from scents to grooming, the art of layering in menswear truly comes to life once the clocks take us back an hour. However, it's very easy to get lost in the simplicity of how to dress and transition your seasonal wear. Coupled with the fact that London weather grows increasingly temperamental, I decided to break down my biggest tips for guys who want to utilise their wardrobe.

Fashion, LondonRikesh ChauhanOctober 29, 2017Topman, Duchamp, Kiehl's, Aesop, Bulgari, Fashion, Menswear, Cords, Kurt Geiger, RKZ

An Evening at The Rubens At The Palace

The Rubens at the Palace is a family run institution that has left avid travellers in awe ever since its beginnings in 1912. Overlooking the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace, the hotel is one of marvel – from the rich tapestries and décor to the quality of service and hospitality. I wrote a guest review for The Dapper Chapper. Take a look at the pictures from the evening, in the Photography section.