The unofficial Drake's London Appreciation Thread

[hpreston]

Yeah, totally rational, objective argument there, clearly no fanboi.

Maybe. But is it rational to dismiss an entire brand based on their lookbook? When they still produce core items that fit my personal aesthetic and fit me well.

Should I not buy any of No Man Walks alone tailoring because I am not a fan of their streetware brands and the majority of their seasonal lookbooks?

*guy in the drakes appreciation thread*: I like some of drakes things.
Random guy: you like Drakes? You fanboy.

Or just this in fewer words. Thank you.

 

[sushijerk]

What's the offensive look book? The one with the white haired old guy? I actually enjoy it quite a bit, and imo is much more interesting than two dudes in duffles riding bikes around Oxford they had last year.

 

[BLAUGRANA]

Not a fan of the lookbook this season either. I rather enjoyed the locations of the last two AW lookbooks. AW17 for me is probably the best collection from a brand I can think of and that lookbook just enhanced it.

If anyone is liking this, Abercrombie re-released their ultra parka which has a shearling collar and a removable hood. It's the best $180ish (on sale) I've spent on a coat. Finishing is really good, details (corduroy trim, thick horn buttons) are top as well.

https://www.abercrombie.com/shop/us/p/ultra-parka-25423819?categoryId=12202&seq=01&faceout=prod

Probably not bad for the price, but that faux fur trim on the hood looks awful. I've seen this on women's parkas and it progressively looks worse over time. Also, the description doesn't specify horn buttons. I'd be somewhat surprised if they were indeed horn.

Not quite the same look, but off the top of my head I'd probably look for a discounted Woolrich John Rich & Bros parka if I wanted an alternative. That said if I'm stumping up for the Drakes version I'd probably just going to go the full monty for Cabourn.

 

[dieworkwear]

This season's lookbook hasn't even been released yet.

 

[kevinsvindland]

I'll just go ahead and post a picture of myself wearing a FW19 Drakes tie.

 

[Psyko]

I really like the "In the studio" lookbook. Quirky colour combinations with a quirky dude.

 

[keepondigging]

This lookbook was what most captured the essence of the brand to me. It was dramatic and made a statement. They instantly created in my imagination an ideal of what Drakes was all about. Well made and hard wearing clothing for town and country. Rustic colour palettes but with occasional 'fun' colours thrown into the mix. It was clothing for the gentleman who liked reliability, the man who enjoyed traditional British sensibilities but didn't want to look too stiff and fusty at the same time. Which is where the softer tailoring elements begin to come in. It sat somewhere between Polo Ralph Lauren and Cordings of Piccadilly.

This is all still present within the core product the brand offers, and the MTO options now available give us the ability to basically recreate any of these looks, so I can't complain too much. But marketing wise and with the seasonal product, it is focusing more and more on this light hearted fun and slightly ironic element. This has always been an element of the brand sure, but it is not the core that made people fall in love with it originally imo.

 

[kevinsvindland]

I remember liking the AW15 lookbook alot.
Just Jason Jules looking cool on a plain muted backdrop, in very wearable outfits.

 

[smittycl]

Just ordered these Drake's items from The Armoury. I've been looking for a wool/cashmere tie in that color for quite a while! Just wish the width was 8.5 or even 9cm.

 

[BLAUGRANA]

This season's lookbook hasn't even been released yet.

Good. I was worried that "In the Studio" lookbook was going be it for the season.

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This lookbook was what most captured the essence of the brand to me. It was dramatic and made a statement. They instantly created in my imagination an ideal of what Drakes was all about. Well made and hard wearing clothing for town and country. Rustic colour palettes but with occasional 'fun' colours thrown into the mix. It was clothing for the gentleman who liked reliability, the man who enjoyed traditional British sensibilities but didn't want to look too stiff and fusty at the same time. Which is where the softer tailoring elements begin to come in. It sat somewhere between Polo Ralph Lauren and Cordings of Piccadilly.

This is all still present within the core product the brand offers, and the MTO options now available give us the ability to basically recreate any of these looks, so I can't complain too much. But marketing wise and with the seasonal product, it is focusing more and more on this light hearted fun and slightly ironic element. This has always been an element of the brand sure, but it is not the core that made people fall in love with it originally imo.

I bought five of the jackets from that season. Missed out on the navy Harris Tweed, but got last season's for more than half off from Mr Porter. It's got the flecking which I prefer it didn't, but it's not bad. Now I just need to slim down a bit more to fit the sweaters and fit them with the jackets and get some cords and I'm set.

 

[dalevy]

Stopped by the NY store and tried this on for fun. It feels really nice.

 

[hpreston]

Stopped by the NY store and tried this on for fun. It feels really nice.

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Looks nice, but I am really diggin' the navy Aran on the shelf.

 

[bantone]

How's the quality of Drake's oxfords? I really like this shirt and an appropriate replacement for my J Crew oxford I've had for about 8 years now.

Sky Blue Bengal Stripe Oxford Cloth Button-Down Shirt

100% Cotton. Handcrafted in Somerset, UK.

www.drakes.com

 

[justridiculous]

How's the quality of Drake's oxfords? I really like this shirt and an appropriate replacement for my J Crew oxford I've had for about 8 years now.

Sky Blue Bengal Stripe Oxford Cloth Button-Down Shirt

100% Cotton. Handcrafted in Somerset, UK.

www.drakes.com

The best

 

[sargeinaz]

Stopped by the NY store and tried this on for fun. It feels really nice.

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Very sharp. What’s your height and size of the chore coat you tried on?