The unofficial Drake's London Appreciation Thread

[Cleav]



I would guess so as well, but wanted to see. That said, if anybody wants a solid navy NWT Monocle x Drake's for $100 (or 50 pounds) let me know!

Like your style, good plug!

I'm sure a pic will help...

 

[nmoore82]

Today. Drake's shirt (Cleeve) and tie combo.

 

[hpreston]

Has anyone purchased a sport coat from Drakes? I live in the US and am contemplating a purchase, but want more info on fit and quality, since a return would be a PITA, and realist let expensive.

I'm looking at the gray black herringbone.....

Any thoughts or comments are welcome.

 

[RogerC]

Not purchased, but tried on. The fabrics are beautiful and not always easily found in mainstream books, and the construction seems high quality. However, I found them far overpriced - I could get two bespoke jackets from my Hong Kong tailor for the price of one RTW Drakes.

 

[chcady004]

I am travelling to London Tuesday and plan on hitting both Drake's stores.

I previously read that the outlet does not offer the right forms to obtain the VAT refund, does anyone know if that is still the case? If so, I need to ship to the states, right?

I am hitting the outlet either Wednesday or Friday, any words of advise? I hope to "make a killing."

Thanks Gents

Charles

 

[othertravel]



Has anyone purchased a sport coat from Drakes? I live in the US and am contemplating a purchase, but want more info on fit and quality, since a return would be a PITA, and realist let expensive.

I'm looking at the gray black herringbone.....

Any thoughts or comments are welcome.

Made by Caruso, right? Good construction is the consensus on SF.

 

[Spandexter]



Has anyone purchased a sport coat from Drakes? I live in the US and am contemplating a purchase, but want more info on fit and quality, since a return would be a PITA, and realist let expensive.

I'm looking at the gray black herringbone.....

Any thoughts or comments are welcome.

I picked up a blue linen sport coat from the recent sale and its really nice. Fabric is on the thicker side but still supple. Shoulders are soft and the length is probably just a touch on the shorter side (36r). It's with my tailor until next week but I'm looking forward to wearing it during summer.

Agree with RogerC regarding the price.

 

[ShayaEXQT]

I am travelling to London Tuesday and plan on hitting both Drake's stores.

I previously read that the outlet does not offer the right forms to obtain the VAT refund, does anyone know if that is still the case? If so, I need to ship to the states, right?

I am hitting the outlet either Wednesday or Friday, any words of advise? I hope to "make a killing."

Thanks Gents

Charles

There are some serious bargains to be had. You'll enjoy yourself!

 

[SW1Y]

Made by Caruso, right? Good construction is the consensus on SF.

Rumour has it they changed to Belvest since the previous collection... A steep price but beautiful jackets nonetheless

 

[hpreston]



Not purchased, but tried on. The fabrics are beautiful and not always easily found in mainstream books, and the construction seems high quality. However, I found them far overpriced - I could get two bespoke jackets from my Hong Kong tailor for the price of one RTW Drakes.

Made by Caruso, right? Good construction is the consensus on SF.

I picked up a blue linen sport coat from the recent sale and its really nice. Fabric is on the thicker side but still supple. Shoulders are soft and the length is probably just a touch on the shorter side (36r). It's with my tailor until next week but I'm looking forward to wearing it during summer.

Agree with RogerC regarding the price.

Rumour has it they changed to Belvest since the previous collection... A steep price but beautiful jackets nonetheless

Thanks for all the replies, to be honest I am still on the fence.

 

[Cleav]

Tie and square both from Exquisite Trimmings

 

[hpreston]



Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Tie and square both from Exquisite Trimmings

This picture raises something I have been meaning to post for a few days. I recently had the chance to see a good portion of Drakes FW collection in person at my local source. While most of the collection looks (to me anyway) uninteresting and uninspired on the Web Store, in person is a very different story.

I believe the tie above is wool variant and comes in three colorways, all are gorgeous.

Here are some links to ties that I think are simply stunning in person, but not very exciting on the web....(YMMV)

http://www.drakes.com/online-shop/ties/view-all/handrolled-printed-glen-check-8cm-wool-tie-9902 (already mentioned)

http://www.drakes.com/online-shop/ties/view-all/handrolled-floral-rosette-print-8cm-wool-tie-9910 (wool, but conservative)

http://www.drakes.com/online-shop/ties/view-all/handrolled-woven-grenadine-8cm-silk-tie-9237 (flecky grenadine)

http://www.drakes.com/online-shop/t...d-herringbone-block-stripe-woven-8cm-wool-tie (no words, just gorgeous and will be my next tie purchase)

And I think these are madder-like silk PSs and lovely (already picked up the red variant) :
http://www.drakes.com/online-shop/pocket-squares/autumnal-paisley-print-silk-pocket-square-9352

If you have a place to see this collection in person, I recommend it.

 

[othertravel]

Have you guys noticed that the ties have gone up in price? Or it could be the sinking Canadian dollar...

 

[RogerC]

Prices have gone up and (in my opinion) design quality has gone down since the Armoury takeover.

 

[MrTRC]

Prices go up and down. Nature of it.