The Official Drakes knock-off thread - look-alikes and the producers behind Drakes

[blasf]

What's a good chore coat if I don't want to spend that Drake's money but looking for a similar style?

Community clothing
Vetra
le laboureur (quite a bit more workweary)
A bunch of British indie makers have some (Pajotten, carrier company...)

 

[Mr Tickle]

Does anyone know where I can get something similar to the green lambswool cardigan shown in the transitional lookbook, without spending £400?
Polo RL do a very similar one for £125 which is lovely apart from the fact it has a large embroidered logo on the breast, rendering it horrendous.

 

[K. Nights]

Not as vibrant, but this looks decent

https://www.woolovers.us/mens/cardigans/mens-lambswool-v-neck-cardigan-green-18261

 

[lineate]

Love the idea of this thread. Thanks to all contributors for the solid intel.

I bought a pair of the Dukeflex from Astorflex on recommendation and they are head and shoulders above any other desert boots I’ve tried. The leather midsole adds a world of comfort compared to other makers.

Any recommendations for sports jackets to be worn casually in the Drakes manner, without the drakes price tag? My ideal would soft shouldered, 3/2 buttons.

 

[Mariokartfever]

Love the idea of this thread. Thanks to all contributors for the solid intel.

I bought a pair of the Dukeflex from Astorflex on recommendation and they are head and shoulders above any other desert boots I’ve tried. The leather midsole adds a world of comfort compared to other makers.

Any recommendations for sports jackets to be worn casually in the Drakes manner, without the drakes price tag? My ideal would soft shouldered, 3/2 buttons.

Barena or Boglioli might be good places to start. Both can be found on yoox at 75%+ off. Look is more italian than drakes but they nail the casual jacket look pretty well.

 

[Dan Dynamic]

Love the idea of this thread. Thanks to all contributors for the solid intel.

I bought a pair of the Dukeflex from Astorflex on recommendation and they are head and shoulders above any other desert boots I’ve tried. The leather midsole adds a world of comfort compared to other makers.

Any recommendations for sports jackets to be worn casually in the Drakes manner, without the drakes price tag? My ideal would soft shouldered, 3/2 buttons.

Beams +

 

[lineate]

Barena or Boglioli might be good places to start. Both can be found on yoox at 75%+ off. Look is more italian than drakes but they nail the casual jacket look pretty well.

Beams +

Thanks so much guys, three good suggestions there.

 

[williamthurman]

Just bought these Berwick's and got to say they are a very good replacement/other offering to the Crosby shoes, the last is quite different (Berwick being a bit more pointy, almost more dressy) but the closest alternative I have found (without the ugly front toe stitch from astroflex) and at a good price, just hard to find! (I still prefer the Crosby and would pay for them if they would actually have stock of size 12.5 as they size small)

 

[dum_surfer]

This is so basic that I’m almost embarrassed to ask, but anyone have a recommendation for a merino sweater like the Drake’s one here? Something with polish but also a comfy fit and a larger ribbed collar like this is actually kinda hard to find, but I still can’t stomach the 500 all in for the Drake’s one

Navy Merino Crew Neck Jumper

A staple piece that has evolved over the decades from collegiate athletic apparel to indispensable year-round layering. Raglan sleeves and ribbed cuffs offer added flexibility for that out-of-the-blue forehand volley, while a 100% Merino wool composition allows for breathability and crease...

us.drakes.com

 

[Mariokartfever]

You could try Sunspel, still pricey but not Drake's pricey

 

[FlithyButler]

You could try Sunspel, still pricey but not Drake's pricey

lol Sunspel now a means of economising.

What a world.

So baffled by Da Rakes.

 

[bde]

Drake's on sale right now at SSENSE. Copped some pants.

 

[Trevallon]

The Quaker Marine Ventura short has a similar front to the Drake's Fatique shorts. (They all take inspiration from the US Army Fatigue trousers I think). As always Drake's does it better. But the corduroy seems nice on the Ventura and a label can be removed. Maybe this is of interest to those of you who live in the States.

Ventura Short in Atlantic Blue Corduroy

Quaker Marine Supply’s Ventura short is the perfect all-day piece for warm days and cool nights. The short features deep patch pockets that ensure your cell phone and boat keys won’t slip out. Its side-seams are triple stitched. It has an elasticated waist for comfort, but dresses up easily with...

quakermarine.com

 

[yungchomsky]

The Quaker Marine Ventura short has a similar front to the Drake's Fatique shorts. (They all take inspiration from the US Army Fatigue trousers I think). As always Drake's does it better. But the corduroy seems nice on the Ventura and a label can be removed. Maybe this is of interest to those of you who live in the States.

Ventura Short in Atlantic Blue Corduroy

Quaker Marine Supply’s Ventura short is the perfect all-day piece for warm days and cool nights. The short features deep patch pockets that ensure your cell phone and boat keys won’t slip out. Its side-seams are triple stitched. It has an elasticated waist for comfort, but dresses up easily with...

quakermarine.com

I have this season's fatigue shorts from Quaker Marine in a natural cord and I'm happy with them.

 

[AltNameTK]

The Quaker Marine Ventura short has a similar front to the Drake's Fatique shorts. (They all take inspiration from the US Army Fatigue trousers I think). As always Drake's does it better. But the corduroy seems nice on the Ventura and a label can be removed. Maybe this is of interest to those of you who live in the States.

Ventura Short in Atlantic Blue Corduroy

Quaker Marine Supply’s Ventura short is the perfect all-day piece for warm days and cool nights. The short features deep patch pockets that ensure your cell phone and boat keys won’t slip out. Its side-seams are triple stitched. It has an elasticated waist for comfort, but dresses up easily with...

quakermarine.com

Brooks Brothers had corduroy fatigue shorts like this for the past couple of summers, retailing at $90.

Personally I prefer the drawstring corduroy fatigue shorts from Wallace and Barnes, which can be had for much cheaper. Uniqlo has a variation as well.