The unofficial Drake's London Appreciation Thread

[Psyko]

I have this Orslow denim chore coat which is a replica of a model from the sixties, I think. It's cool.

 

[Psyko]

Wrong thread.

 

[Quesjac]

Hello all - can anyone recommend good chore jacket alternatives? I'm pretty committed to the idea that no one does them quite like Drake's does. Ive got a couple from other brands that were considerably cheaper that don't hang as nicely and lack the detail that drakes have on theirs. Yet they are still a little too expensive for what they are, for me anyway. I'd pay £200-300 for a particularly nice one. £500 is absurd. Anyone got any recommendations?

If you want something English I like the William Crabtree ones.

4 Pocket Chore jacket

Our washed 4 pocket chore jacket is ideal with jeans or cords. Made from cotton. A buttery finish. 98% Cotton 2% Elastane

www.williamcrabtree.co.uk

You can probably get them to make one up in a different fabric MTO if you know what you want.

 

[GabrielJF]

Thanks for the responses on that one!

 

[dieworkwear]

Le Laboureur also has wool ones for about $180. It can be styled in a Drakes-y way.

 

['patanoster]

Thanks for the responses on that one!

I also think the mont st michel moleskin work jackets are some of the best out there for the money, kinda thing that will last you a life time

 

[justinpledger]

If you want an amazing Chore jacket (I love Chore jackets!) then I would definitely head here: https://www.vetra.fr/en/

I have three of them, and they're gorgeous

 

[dieworkwear]

I also think the mont st michel moleskin work jackets are some of the best out there for the money, kinda thing that will last you a life time

I agree, although look at the vintage versions:

Brand new: zero fades and likely zero fades forever because these are worn by cubicle farmers.

Vintage moleskin chore coat: naturally faded, repaired seams, charmingly wonky fit. Etsy is full of vintage French chore coats like this (this one is from the shop InheritShopVintage).

 

[mossrockss]

I agree, although look at the vintage versions:

Brand new: zero fades and likely zero fades forever because these are worn by cubicle farmers.


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Vintage moleskin chore coat: naturally faded, repaired seams, charmingly wonky fit. Etsy is full of vintage French chore coats like this (this one is from the shop InheritShopVintage).


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I bought and tried one of those brand new legit French chore coats. My wife said I looked like an old Asian lady.

also it was too purple.

 

[dieworkwear]

I bought and tried one of those brand new legit French chore coats. My wife said I looked like an old Asian lady.

also it was too purple.

Those fits are soooooooo goooooodddddddddd.

Every time I see a good chore coat fit in real life, it's always on a woman. Sometimes it's an older woman (e.g., Asian lady with high waisted pants or some white lady that looks like she spends a lot of time gardening). Or is a woman in her 30s or 40s who looks very hip. I see them with Blundstone boots, cut off cotton pants, and Shaker knits. All of these people wear the super old beat-up versions of French chore coats.

 

[Gus]

Bruce Pask must be one of fashions leading evangelists for chore coats. There are lots of pics with him wearing different ones. He also had Le Mont St. Michel make a special edition in blue with contrasting green for Bergdorf Goodman.

 

['patanoster]

I agree, although look at the vintage versions:

Brand new: zero fades and likely zero fades forever because these are worn by cubicle farmers.


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Vintage moleskin chore coat: naturally faded, repaired seams, charmingly wonky fit. Etsy is full of vintage French chore coats like this (this one is from the shop InheritShopVintage).


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Yeah agreed, vintage is definitely best. But for those without the patience to hunt through the vintage shops or who want (for some reason!) a brand new one, mont st michel do a v sturdy number.

Older people in general do a chore well - is it you that has posted pics of Monty Don before? He has worn them well, mostly because he actually wears them. Fergus Henderson is another example — there are pics of him wearing a brand new blue blazer work jacket 30 odd years ago, and what looks like the same one 5 years ago, very elegantly worn round the edges. I’m on my phone but will dig out the pics some time. I think the key with a chore is to buy one early on and wear the absolute crap out of it.

 

[dieworkwear]

Yeah agreed, vintage is definitely best. But for those without the patience to hunt through the vintage shops or who want (for some reason!) a brand new one, mont st michel do a v sturdy number.

Older people in general do a chore well - is it you that has posted pics of Monty Don before? He has worn them well, mostly because he actually wears them. Fergus Henderson is another example — there are pics of him wearing a brand new blue blazer work jacket 30 odd years ago, and what looks like the same one 5 years ago, very elegantly worn round the edges. I’m on my phone but will dig out the pics some time. I think the key with a chore is to buy one early on and wear the absolute crap out of it.

Yea, Monty Don is a chore coat icon. Also, Peter Rabbit

 

[Zerase]

The store Broadway and Sons in Göteborg, Sweden have a lot of vintage french chore coats. Might be worth checking their webpage out

 

[Benesto]

Did anyone buy one of the new raglan overcoats? What‘s your opinion on them? I really like the grey checked one but I‘m not sure about the fit. I think the model in the lookbook could wear a size bigger to make the look more relaxed. Also the 80% woll 20% Nylon mix makes me wonder but maybe I‘m just too much of a purist and at the end it doesn’t matter that much… but please proof me wrong!