The unofficial Drake's London Appreciation Thread

[Gerry Nelson]

i thought i saw the fun shirt somewhere in the past... it was BB after all

Ralph Lauren also does them.

 

[RogerC]

I’m in London for work fairly often and buy my Drakes for 70% off at the factory store.

 

[david.flo]

Personally not waiting for the sale to buy anything this season. I can't imagine ever wearing a sweater/sweatshirt with a stupid "D" on it. $900 for that jacket?

The only thing I sort-of liked is that flannel chore coat but it's not worth the price even at 50% off.

Sigh.

I would wear it just because my name ?

 

[david.flo]

This little casual look will cost you $2,500 (including shoes and shirt)...Anyone on here that actually buys this stuff at full price? Or are we all circling like buzzards waiting for the sale to go belly up?
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I like Drakes and show my support by being their customer. For expensive things I do wait for the sales and this year I might not even wait for that because of higher prices on their items.

 

[Poshak Man]

FWIW, the art is taken from Shahnameh, an epic poem by the Persian poet Ferdowsi


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Why do you think the art is from Shahnameh? Firdausi wrote it some 500 years before the arrival of the Mughals in India and some 200 years before the Mongol hordes invaded Central Asia, India and Iran.

Most likely the art work is taken from Shahjahannama, official history of shah jahan’s reign. He ruled during the 17th century and built the Taj Mahal. Or it could be the art work from the autobiographical account of his father, who enjoyed hunting as a sport.

Mughal’s official language was also Persian, if you were going by the script on the artwork.

 

[dieworkwear]

Why do you think the art is from Shahnameh?

Do you mean the actual leaf print I posted? That's listed as Shahnameh at Christies

Leaf from a Shahnameh

MUGHAL INDIA, CIRCA 1620

www.christies.com

 

[Poshak Man]

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[CasuallyWorked]

I like Drakes and show my support by being their customer. For expensive things I do wait for the sales and this year I might not even wait for that because of higher prices on their items.

Same, i think the only stuff I have bought at retail was their chukka boots, and the 3 for $500 on the oxfords

 

[sargeinaz]

I only buy on sale or second hand, so I fully understand that I’m not drakes target consumer lol

 

[huskiee]

Similar to what @david.flo said - I bought Crosby boots and 3 OCB deal at retail. Both I’m very happy with. I bought a bunch of other items at sale last season.

I have my eye on a few more items for this year sales (not the multi coloured chore jacket sadly). Mainly classics and I’m a common size so not sure how many will be in stock. Also found the UK online store really buggy last year, so it was like a lottery to see if orders would go through.

But this isn’t unique to Drake’s. I usually buy clothes on sale. Typically I’ll only pay full price on shoes. There are too many options and too frequent offers to justify full price usually.

 

[Psyko]

Going to Copenhagen next week.

Any stores to recommend? I know Goods CPH stocks Drake's. Other stockists? I'm happy to receive recommendations of other stores in the CM category.

 

[david.flo]

Same, i think the only stuff I have bought at retail was their chukka boots, and the 3 for $500 on the oxfords

Last year I bough the same things + lambswool cap, let me know what you're eying this year ?

 

[bourbonbasted]

That suede "fun" chore coat is cool. It is, in fact, too cool to be worn by anyone who posts on StyleForum.

 

[bry2000]

The guys on the SW&D side of this message board certainly had fun opining on the multi colored chore coat.

 

[TweedyProf]

Anyone visited the new Savile Row location yet? Vibe?