The Rake

The Game Changers Jeremy Langmead & Toby Bateman

When Toby Bateman, the Managing Director of Mr Porter, and Jeremy Langmead, its Content Director, appear at any stand of any luxury trade show, or visit the most liveried, chandeliered premises of the world’s halcyon brands, there is a moment when a sharp, audible intake of breath is followed by a palpable, effusive and very sincere

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