The unofficial Drake's London Appreciation Thread

[Tom (10000 jackets)]

Same size, no doubt. I have all three, all in L.

Thanks, much appreciated

You're making me want that green and purple rugby top btw!
Seems more versatile than I initially thought

 

[ikoiko]

I picked up a pair of the brown corduroy games trousers at the sale and they're already here. Really like the fit and the measurements were spot on in the sizing chart. Great looking chunky warm fabric.

However, they arrived with the internal waist button having fallen off and placed inside the front pocket. I'm going to have to get the pants hemmed anyway so asking the tailor to reattach the button isn't a huge deal, but pretty bad QC. I also ordered a OCBD and it came unbuttoned, unfolded, just tossed in the shipping bag. I get they're on sale but sheesh...

Makes me wonder if some of what is on sale are actually outcasts…

I ordered a pair of games trousers from the sale and the piping on the fly was completely blown off and fraying. I have yet to hear back from them about this but I’m expecting a full credit, if not refund.

 

[belgian_journalist]

On another note, it seems that their new tailored jackets have wider lapels and it seems to me also a marginally lower buttoning point?

https://www.drakes.com/collections/...b-check-tweed-blazer-1?variant=45687372611797

vs

https://www.drakes.com/products/brown-green-and-blue-houndstooth-check-tweed-blazer

In addition to these changes, it's interesting to notice that the gorge is lower in these new jackets.

 

[fenvig]

Hi there,

I expected to place an order at the archive sale this morning, but it seems that a password was added to the site.

Does someone here know what the password is?

 

[nachobarro]

Hi there,

I expected to place an order at the archive sale this morning, but it seems that a password was added to the site.

Does someone here know what the password is?

i think the sale has ended already

 

[fenvig]

i think the sale has ended already

Wow! I expected the usual sort of countdown.. I guess that’s just too bad.

Thanks though

 

[billscoresby]

Thought I'd pose a question of preference to this board after looking at some of the unlined bridle belts Drake's has online. Customer service tells me they're 28mm in width - do people feel this is more dressy or can it go with a pair of jeans as well?

It's hard to get a sense from the look books they're usually obscured by layering.

 

[kailanop]

I was very much hoping that some kind of suede jacket/overshirt would make it ways into the archive sale but sadly, it didnt.

I did manage to pick up the submariner roll neck in green, it arrived today and i find it fits quite small for a 42, but i personally prefer my knitwear not to look so baggy so pretty happy.

 

[Ortip]

Gambled on the archive sale and may have lost. Here's the given vs actual measurements on the vintage chambray button down, size 15.75:

Given / Actual
Chest: 23.33 / 20
Shoulder to shoulder: 17.88 / 16.5
Overarm sleeve length: 26.22 / 24
Base of collar to hem: 32.40 / 29.5

I can handle some natural variation but this is ridiculous. It's so shrunken I can't wear the thing. Asked for a refund, we'll see.

 

[justinpledger]

I was very much hoping that some kind of suede jacket/overshirt would make it ways into the archive sale but sadly, it didnt.

I did manage to pick up the submariner roll neck in green, it arrived today and i find it fits quite small for a 42, but i personally prefer my knitwear not to look so baggy so pretty happy.

None of the suede stuff goes on sale as far as I’m aware. You should check out the Drake’s buying and selling thread on here - you’ll find a chore and an overshirt (both brand new) for sale ☺️

 

[ikoiko]

Gambled on the archive sale and may have lost. Here's the given vs actual measurements on the vintage chambray button down, size 15.75:

Given / Actual
Chest: 23.33 / 20
Shoulder to shoulder: 17.88 / 16.5
Overarm sleeve length: 26.22 / 24
Base of collar to hem: 32.40 / 29.5

I can handle some natural variation but this is ridiculous. It's so shrunken I can't wear the thing. Asked for a refund, we'll see.

I have been warning y’all about this… this has happened to me as well and I needed to size up. I’m a 15.75-16 and I wear 16.5 in the chambray.

As for the bridle belt, I wear it everyday, with everything.

 

[henrip]

This was surprisingly short sale… didn’t buy anything but was really tempted to get this coat. Even the remaining size was right. I thought it looked super cool but wasn’t quite sure if it was practical enough for nordic winter. Does anyone here own one?

 

[Rolf]

This was surprisingly short sale… didn’t buy anything but was really tempted to get this coat. Even the remaining size was right. I thought it looked super cool but wasn’t quite sure if it was practical enough for nordic winter. Does anyone here own one?

Don’t own one, but tried it in store and found it quite underwhelming compared to their other coats to be honest. The drape and feel just felt/looked wrong.

 

[kailanop]

None of the suede stuff goes on sale as far as I’m aware. You should check out the Drake’s buying and selling thread on here - you’ll find a chore and an overshirt (both brand new) for sale ☺️

Thanks! Sadly, too small for me. I am after a 40/42 in the chore jacket

 

[nachobarro]

Drake’s should release the Raglan Rain Mac again, that coat was awesome.

Had to buy a Kaptain Sunshine Traveler Coat (the light cotton version) instead. It’s awesome aswell though