< Previous98 SHOP THE RAKE Alfredo burgundy Merino wool cable knit sweater; white selvedge denim from our own collection. TRME_88-99_Barbanera_11914741.indd 9812/01/2022 09:57:07 AMSHOP THE RAKE Sergio: Alfredo burgundy Merino wool cable knit sweater; Trinity VBC x Barbanera grey herringbone light wool trousers. Alessandro: FDP blue corduroy western shirt; Clyde VBC x Barbanera Prince of Wales wool trousers. Sebastiano: FDP medium wash denim western shirt; Clyde VBC x Barbanera burgundy wool trousers. TRME_88-99_Barbanera_11914741.indd 9911/01/2022 11:26:02 AMSHOP THE RAKE Cashmere, corduroy, flannel, wool and denim: Alexander Kraft and his eponymous brand, Alexander Kraft Monte Carlo, have created a stunning array of autumn classics for him and her. LEGENDS OF MIDDLE EASTERN WINTER 100 Opposite page (clockwise from top left): On Alexander: Pure cashmere cable-knit sweater in grey, blue and white striped cotton shirt, light grey fl annel trousers, all from Alexander Kraft Monte Carlo at The Rake . On Alicia: Ecru corduroy trousers, waistcoat and jacket, from Alexander Kraft Monte Carlo at The Rake . On Alexander: Long-sleeve sartorial cotton polo shirt in navy, wool sports jacket in caramel herringbone wool with leather buttons and elbow patches, ‘Avvocato’ stone-washed Italian denim jeans, brown suede double-D belt, brown suede Belgian loafers, all from Alexander Kraft Monte Carlo, at The Rake. On Alicia: White jeans and Angora/wool duffl e coat, from Alexander Kraft Monte Carlo at The Rake. On Alexander: Navy chalkstripe fl annel trousers, blue and white Bengal stripe cotton shirt, pure-cashmere cable-knit sweater in navy, all from Alexander Kraft Monte Carlo at The Rake. On Alicia: Ecru corduroy waistcoat and wide ecru corduroy trousers, from Alexander Kraft Monte Carlo at The Rake . On Alexander: Jeans in dark Japanese selvedge denim, sports jacket in Prince of Wales brown wool, blue and white Bengal stripe cotton shirt, brown suede double-D belt, all from Alexander Kraft Monte Carlo at The Rake. There is a good reason that winter in the Middle East is the favourite season of many style arbiters: from mild Indian-summer evenings to sunny yet crisp days, it gives ample opportunity to dress up as well as down, and play with a multitude of layers and materials. Alexander Kraft and his eponymous brand have created a beautiful autumn/winter 2021 collection that includes everything that a gentleman and a lady might need: a choice of jeans (dark Japanese denim or subtly washed in the Agnelli style), cable- knit pure-cashmere sweaters, corduroy suits, flannel separates, wool sports jackets and sublime duffel coats. Kraft has created a universe of future heirlooms that will assure both style and comfort during the cold(er) season. All pieces available at TheRake.com Alexander is wearing ‘Avvocato’ stone-washed Italian denim jeans, suede double-D belt, blue and white Bengal stripe cotton shirt, sports jacket in brown herringbone wool, brown suede Belgian loafers, all from Alexander Kraft Monte Carlo, available at The Rake. Alicia is wearing Prince of Wales brown wool jacket and white jeans, from Alexander Kraft Monte Carlo, available at The Rake . TRME_100-101_AKMC_11914751.indd 10010/01/2022 10:39:13 AM101 TRME_100-101_AKMC_11914751.indd 10110/01/2022 10:39:20 AMTRME_062_102-103_Temporal Opener_v1_11914182.indd 10210/01/2022 10:35:41 AMROLLING WITH ROLEX; HAMILTON’S BRONZE KHAKI FIELD MECHANICAL 38MM. Temporal TRME_062_102-103_Temporal Opener_v1_11914182.indd 10310/01/2022 10:35:48 AMSir Jackie Stewart tells the rake why he believes nuclear energy is the way forward for Formula 1, and which of his treasured Rolex watches he’d keep if he had to give the rest away… KNIGHT RIDER by ross povey I make no secret of my loyalty and love for the house of Wilsdorf. In fact, if you cut me in half, I suspect it would say ROLEX TUDOR around the circumference of my core, much like a stick of Blackpool rock. In light of this mono-focus, I think I secretly believe that I am the biggest fan of the Genevan maison. However, during a delightful lunch at Silverstone with one of the brand’s most established ambassadors, I accept that I met my match. Sir Jackie Stewart is the perfect brand representative, and the evidence for it goes way beyond his bespoke Rolex- embroidered shirts. Stewart believes the brand is one of the greatest ever, and his love of Rolex watches is demonstrated by his vast personal collection. Rolex care deeply about our planet and doing all they can to sustain our resources and invest in the environment. Those in Formula 1, including Stewart, share their concerns. “You can be sure that motorsport will continue indefinitely,” Stewart says. “People need transportation, and a great many people need their own, personal transportation that is a motor vehicle. The question is, where will the energy come from to power these vehicles? I believe that whatever the answer to this is, whatever energy or fuel, will probably happen in Formula 1 before it becomes standard for the general population. This has been the case with most of the technology in modern motoring, be it tyres or fuel alongside a host of other developments.” Stewart is adamant that motor racing has a strong future as a spectator sport like no other. “It’s spectacular, glamorous, colourful, and there’s a real sense of danger,” he says. “Nobody likes to see death, of course, but people seem to like to see an accident or the near misses, and that will always continue due to the nature of high-speed competition. The sport is robust, but I believe the energy is the uncertain part.” The challenge is to find a sustainable source. “I believe there are a couple of viable options to power what is quite an intensively power-hungry sport,” Stewart says. “Nuclear, I believe, is probably the best, as some of the others create a lot of waste. Electric is a good example. Formula E has generated a lot of interest, due to the energy agenda, but what do you do with all the worn-out batteries, environmentally? “Nuclear offers many benefits, and we will make it happen fast and effectively in Formula 1, because that’s what we are good at — fast responses to problem solving through our robust systems. The technologists in Formula 1 are the best there are, and their response time is lightning fast, like the cars. Much quicker than even aerospace technology. The ultimate solution will come quickly and it will be impressive.” Stewart, 82, has been a huge part of Formula 1 for many decades, as both a driver and as an ambassador. What does he feel is his greatest contribution to the sport? “My legacy will be around the important issue of safety,” he says. “And not just in F1. As I said earlier, what happens first in Formula 1 gets rolled out more wildly to other racing forms and then the general public. When we look back at all the accidents over the years, it became a very dangerous business. It’s now not a dangerous business and our record is extremely good. More people die falling off horses or on a rugby field than in Formula 1.” Stewart has lost a number of close friends to the sport, and has been single-minded in campaigning to make motor racing safer. It was Stewart’s determination that led to the introduction of seat belts and full-face helmets as well as track barriers and larger run-off areas in dangerous parts of the course. This was key to spectator safety, too. The relationship between Rolex and motorsport has been in place for many years. Rolex’s flagship sports watch, “My legacy will be around the issue of safety. And not just in F1. What happens in F1 gets rolled out to the public.” 104 TRME_104-107_Rolex_11914750.indd 10412/01/2022 04:28:41 PMTHOMAS LAISNÉ TRME_104-107_Rolex_11914750.indd 10512/01/2022 04:29:01 PMTHOMAS LAISNÉ THOMAS LAISNÉ 106 TRME_104-107_Rolex_11914750.indd 10612/01/2022 04:29:12 PMthe mighty Daytona, is named after one of motorsport’s most famous circuits, and the brand has been involved as a Formula 1 sponsor for almost a decade. “Motorsport has been around since the first horseless carriages and has always advanced beyond what is available elsewhere,” he says. “Just like Rolex, Formula 1 has kept ahead of its time, and, like Rolex, it will always stay there.” Stewart signed with Rolex in 1968, and has been a staunch supporter of the brand ever since. “Rolex has always been the crème de la crème in terms of watches, and has been worn by elite performers for many years,” he says. “Arnold Palmer, Jean-Claude Killy, Mercedes Gleitze — all attained their biggest achievements wearing a Rolex. Events, too — sailing, the Pebble Beach Concours [D’Elegance], tennis and Formula 1 all work in partnership with Rolex.” Stewart was given his first Rolex in 1966, for his performance in the Indianapolis 500. “I remember that watch and I was delighted to own such a thing,” he says. “At that time I could never have afforded such a thing as a Rolex watch. It was a yellow-gold Day-Date on a President bracelet. Sadly it was stolen… but I managed to get another one!” And if he could keep only one piece out of his considerable collection? “I was presented with a Rolex in 1966 for getting pole position at the Monaco grand prix. It was a Daytona and I still own it. I also have a steel GMT-Master that I love to wear a lot, as well as a very unusual Rolex, the King Midas. I like to rotate them for all the grands prix I attend. But if I could keep only one, it would be that Monaco Daytona.”I couldn’t resist asking about his tartan trousers and hats. He says: “Tartan is very important to Scottish heritage, and I’ve always been very proud of my roots. It came about almost by accident and began with Racing Stewart, which is blue and happens to be the national colour of Scotland. It became the colour for our racing teams over the years and I started wearing Racing Stewart tartan trousers for Formula 1 races.” The trousers are made by Kinloch Anderson in Edinburgh, with matching hats made by Lock & Co. “I wear three Stewart tartans: the Hunting Stewart in green, Racing Stewart in blue, and a stealthy one for evening dress. The green Hunting Stewart is great for matching with my green-dial Day-Date, but of course I have a blue one too for my Racing Stewart days!” With that, Stewart took me on a tour of the Silverstone circuit, which included an up-close visit to Stowe corner, where we watched the qualifying for the British grand prix the following day. Whatever the future of Formula 1, you can be sure Sir Jackie will be at its epicentre, dressed in his tartan and wearing one of his beloved Rolexes. TEMPORAL “I wear three Stewart tartans: the Hunting Stewart in green, Racing Stewart in blue, and a stealthy one for evening dress.” JAD SHERIF A UDOIN DESFORGES 107 TRME_104-107_Rolex_11914750.indd 10712/01/2022 04:35:14 PMNext >