The unofficial Drake's London Appreciation Thread

[Eset]

After having missed out everything I wanted on round one (brown cord suit, blue a1 etc) , I just went a bit crazy on their OCBD range. I’ve had great experiences with these shirts and just bought 6 more. Should keep me in shirts for a while!

I ordered 2 OCBDs for the first time, but your post makes me more optimistic that it’s a good investment. Had some immediate buyer‘s remorse ?

 

[polyfusion]

I ordered 2 OCBDs for the first time, but your post makes me more optimistic that it’s a good investment. Had some immediate buyer‘s remorse ?

They’re really great and unlike anything else on the market that I’ve found. In the sale they’re the right price too.
Reason I love them are theyre great with and without a tie, and the slightly lower collar works great under jumpers - much better than my bespoke button downs .
Their cut is a bit more English or perhaps more Ivy League than what many associate with a button down, meaning a little more casual, laid back and very slightly scruffy but in a very cool way too. You’re less likely to be asked why you’re dressing up yet retain a put together smart elegance.
If you’re looking for that laid back Ivy feel, I’m confident you’ll be happy. If you want a bit sharper / Italian feel, it might not be right.

 

[cristofromkensington]

They’re really great and unlike anything else on the market that I’ve found. In the sale they’re the right price too.
Reason I love them are theyre great with and without a tie, and the slightly lower collar works great under jumpers - much better than my bespoke button downs .
Their cut is a bit more English or perhaps more Ivy League than what many associate with a button down, meaning a little more casual, laid back and very slightly scruffy but in a very cool way too. You’re less likely to be asked why you’re dressing up yet retain a put together smart confidence.
If you’re looking for that laid back Ivy feel, I’m confident you’ll be happy. If you want a bit sharper / Italian feel, it might not be right.

I think that was a great summarisation of everything Drake’s offers, honestly.

 

[Eset]

They’re really great and unlike anything else on the market that I’ve found. In the sale they’re the right price too.
Reason I love them are theyre great with and without a tie, and the slightly lower collar works great under jumpers - much better than my bespoke button downs .
Their cut is a bit more English or perhaps more Ivy League than what many associate with a button down, meaning a little more casual, laid back and very slightly scruffy but in a very cool way too. You’re less likely to be asked why you’re dressing up yet retain a put together smart elegance.
If you’re looking for that laid back Ivy feel, I’m confident you’ll be happy. If you want a bit sharper / Italian feel, it might not be right.

I like the best of both worlds, English and Italian. But with regards to what I am looking for in OCBDs, your kind description is nailing it down - thank you so much for sharing your experience. Great to see how passionate people are about this!

 

[abantigen]

I was able to get the difference refunded after the price drop on the Aran knit but proceeded to put the money right back into Mark Cho's pockets by buying this scarf.

 

[the_lebowski]

I had this issue once ordering from Canada. The price you see on the website is all inclusive so you've already paid for taxes as well. Email Drake's and they will sort this problem out for you with UPS.

Thanks for the heads up! I have written to them!

 

[Flight Of Ideas]

Will there be another price drop? Many shirts are still at 50% (Europe)

 

[Gerry Nelson]

Ordered the block knit on Thursday. Arrived on Sunday!

Also, the shirt and glasses are Drake's ?

 

[polyfusion]

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Ordered the block knit on Thursday. Arrived on Sunday!

This looks excellent ! Great fit too

 

[Gerry Nelson]

This looks excellent ! Great fit too

Thanks. I usually take a size 40 but took a gamble on a 38 this time. It paid off.

 

[cristofromkensington]

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Ordered the block knit on Thursday. Arrived on Sunday!

Also, the shirt and glasses are Drake's ?

Saw this and went into the website to order it! Happy to see they’ve reduced it now to £195 - I recall it being £235 yesterday. Picked up every jumper still available on there too!

 

[Gerry Nelson]

Saw this and went into the website to order it! Happy to see they’ve reduced it now to £195 - I recall it being £235 yesterday. Picked up every jumper still available on there too!

I ordered one of the argyle jumpers this morning along with an ocbd. I just got the shipping notice ?

 

[cristofromkensington]

I ordered one of the argyle jumpers this morning along with an ocbd. I just got the shipping notice ?

The jumper looks fantastic by the way; great choice with the white trousers, really accentuates the colours. Which of the argyles did you get?

 

[jalebi]

The last couple of days I've also picked up:

2x the Aran knits (light blue and brown)
2x argyle jumpers (navy and green)

Can't say no at the reduced prices

 

[Nickd]

Quick question - how do the overshirts fit? I’m a 40 in jackets