The unofficial Drake's London Appreciation Thread

[bry2000]

Don’t love either one, but the second is preferable.

 

[BLAUGRANA]

Red is definitely preferable of the two. You get more of the effect and I think it translates better in terms of seasonality.

 

[emergency & me]

Anyone have both Drake's and Spier & Mackay linen shirts who can draw comparisons? I know Drake's are Italian or Japanese linen and SM are Irish but beyond that I'm trying to reconcile the differences in my head.

I don't have any of the 2020 linen offerings from them, but based on earlier stuff I have to give it to Drake's. SM has great cotton-linen offerings, but their pure linen shirting feels a bit spongy and meh, it also wrinkles in a less pleasant way.

SM seems to use thicker linen for their sport coats and suits that is awesome though.

 

[letsgofire]

Sale is live (U.S.)

 

[Nbarbar]

Does anyone if the Drake’s linen shirts are machine-washable? Or are they suggested dry clean only? Thank you.

I've always machine washed Drake's. I find washing them on the 'gentlest' setting at cold and line hanging them has no impact on longevity. G Inglese on the other hand.....

 

[hpreston]

With the sale going on, I recommend this shirt.

Navy and Green Check Cotton-Linen Button-Down Shirt

91% Cotton, 9% Linen. Handcrafted in Somerset, UK.

www.drakes.com

The fabric is amazingly thin, will be great for summer, if we ever get to go out. Made up in Drakes great button down pattern.

 

[troika]

Does anyone know if drake's is planning to make any more of these popovers, or if they are still in stock anywhere? I'm looking for another one in a different color in xl/xxl

 

[duff406]

Anyone tried the Drakes espadrilles and can compare (size and quality) with Castaner?

 

[hpreston]

Does anyone know if drake's is planning to make any more of these popovers, or if they are still in stock anywhere? I'm looking for another one in a different color in xl/xxl

In the past they have not done any mid season restocks, once a season is complete, that’s it for that season/year. Your best bet is to keep an eye out for returns. Or once London and NY open back up, call the shops, they may have stock not reflected online.

 

[shirtandty]

Anyone tried the Drakes espadrilles and can compare (size and quality) with Castaner?

Size wise I had to size down on both. Quality wise I tried different materials but both are quality imo. Castaner seems to have a heftier sole.

 

[Sammm]

Size wise I had to size down on both. Quality wise I tried different materials but both are quality imo. Castaner seems to have a heftier sole.

Interesting, as Drake’s recommends sizing up. My true size is 42.5, so... not sure whether to go up or down. I don’t like super snug espadrille fits so maybe up is safer.

 

[flashjack]

Can you dig it? Probably wear it with something lighter like white or olive green linen trousers when it's actually summer here. Took the same size I take in ocbd's, fit is great and it's just a great shirt dammit.

 

[Gus]

Great shirt. Try with white or well washed lighter denim.

 

[CasuallyWorked]

Got my Drake chukka featured on Potters and Sons for a resole, hopefully they come out great!

 

[TokenMao]

Nordstrom has some Drake's stuff at 50% off