The unofficial Drake's London Appreciation Thread

[mbb355]

Some new Alden models coming soon according to the website. Nice to see something different; very limited range available in UK. I might be tempted by the cap toe.
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Very cool. I actually own this Alden model (https://aldenmadison.com/collection/cap-toe-blucher-2160/), which looks very similar to the cap-toe blucher featured here. I wonder how the two are different.

 

[Dadacantona]

Very cool. I actually own this Alden model (https://aldenmadison.com/collection/cap-toe-blucher-2160/), which looks very similar to the cap-toe blucher featured here. I wonder how the two are different.

Really nice.

They may have used a different last, they may be exactly the same. Aberdeen isn’t the best fitting last for me personally, but if they’ve used Barrie, for example, I might give them a go.

 

[mbb355]

Really nice.

They may have used a different last, they may be exactly the same. Aberdeen isn’t the best fitting last for me personally, but if they’ve used Barrie, for example, I might give them a go.

You're right, it's very possible they used a slightly rounder last. I had difficulty with the Aberdeen when I tried the 684, which I desperately wanted but alas just would not fit my feet. The blucher takes care of that for me though--conforms to the foot much better than a low-vamp loafer. As for the 2160, some people dislike that it combines the formal cap-toe with the informal blucher-lacing, but I like that it's sort of an oddball that way.

 

[Dadacantona]

You're right, it's very possible they used a slightly rounder last. I had difficulty with the Aberdeen with I tried the 684, which I desperately wanted but alas just would not fit my feet. The blucher takes care of that for me though--conforms to the foot much better than a low-vamp loafer. As for the 2160, some people dislike that it combines the formal cap-toe with the informal blucher-lacing, but I like that it's sort of an oddball that way.

Agreed, I think they look great. I have loafers in the Aberdeen which aren’t too bad but I couldn’t get the NST to work for me, which is annoying as I love them.

 

[mbb355]

Apparently Drakes launching new "Perennials" collection featuring core items that'll always be available. Unclear if it includes anything new.

 

[adschus]

Apparently Drakes launching new "Perennials" collection featuring core items that'll always be available. Unclear if it includes anything new.

On the face of it, sounds like marketing buzz. We shall see

 

[mbb355]

On the face of it, sounds like marketing buzz. We shall see

Agree. Plus seems like spring/summer stuff typically drops in Feb, so it'd be strange to release a separate tranche of new items now (though they do seem to have released a ridiculously expensive sweater)

 

[Racing Green]

Perennials

Perennials is our vision of a year-round collection — the staples and timeless go-tos that comprise a classic Drake’s wardrobe. It features soft-shouldered and Italian-constructed Games and sartorial tailoring; Japanese denim; our made in Chard oxford shirts; wool raglan coats; silk ties, hand...

www.drakes.com

 

[clemente21]

Phef, I'm glad I now will always have the opportunity to buy $50 socks and $400 polos.

 

[nycs10011]

Seems appealing to have some of the classics always available. It's one of the things I've always liked about some of the classic menswear shops like O'Connell's.

 

[TheShetlandSweater]

But most of these aren't really Drake's classics.

 

[CasuallyWorked]

But most of these aren't really Drake's classics.

Yeah kind of a let down

 

[Gerry Nelson]

But most of these aren't really Drake's classics.

Here's a question for anyone: if you were to collate a list of Drake's classics, what would you have in it?

 

[paddymac]

for me, it has to be some button downs, a tweed sc, mughal scarf and some classic patterned ties...perhaps a shawl cardigan

 

[dieworkwear]

if you were to collate a list of Drake's classics, what would you have in it?

Shawl collar cardigans, David Evans archival print pocket squares, and bickering in this thread.