The unofficial Drake's London Appreciation Thread

[mbb355]

A bit forced to call it s classic if only offered for 3/4 years no?

But didn’t Drakes start offering apparel only a few years ago? For example, their first lookbook is from F/W 2015. And even in that short time they’ve cemented themselves as a classic menswear stronghold. Given how much they’ve accomplished in a short time, I think it’s fair to refer to their hallmark items as “classics.”

 

[TheShetlandSweater]

A bit forced to call it s classic if only offered for 3/4 years no?

It's something I think of when I think of Drake's and it is one of their longest running designs. Many of their "perennials" haven't even been around a year.

 

[hpreston]

A bit forced to call it s classic if only offered for 3/4 years no?

But didn’t Drakes start offering apparel only a few years ago? For example, their first lookbook is from F/W 2015. And even in that short time they’ve cemented themselves as a classic menswear stronghold. Given how much they’ve accomplished in a short time, I think it’s fair to refer to their hallmark items as “classics.”

It's something I think of when I think of Drake's and it is one of their longest running designs. Many of their "perennials" haven't even been around a year.

Exactly, up until pretty recently, Drakes was just accessories. All of their clothing is relatively new.

I think what they are trying to get across with “Perennials” is, going forward, these are the items that will be available year round, not necessarily items that drakes has always sold. Items like Crosby Chukkas, chore coats and t shirts are all pretty new to their lineup. They’ve just decided those are the items their are going to have available year round.

I still think their over shirt design belongs in the Perrenials collection. Maybe they will add items as time goes on.

 

[TheShetlandSweater]

I don't really have a problem with the items they chose (except for some of the weird striped clown socks, but whatever). I have a problem with some of the items they didn't choose. It's like whoever was deciding on this collection doesn't have an appreciation for many of Drake's better designs and doesn't value many parts of the Drake's aesthetic that I and many others like so much.

 

[letsgofire]

Clothing at Drake’s isn’t ‘new’ but it has been very substantially expanded in the past few years. As a point of reference, when I moved to London in 2010 - before the e-commerce store I think- the store was mostly ties, scarves and interesting accessories. They had some Alden shoes...maybe 4-6 styles... and they had those thick cashmere shawl jumpers.

Part of my frustration with Drake’s is that the assortment in that store was incredible back then. They had things like an ivory comb and some really neat carved handle umbrellas. That ‘wow’ feeling I had back in those years hasn’t been replicated on a lot of their recent adventures, such as the rugby shirts. Drake’s sells way too many things that only sell when they run a 60% off sale.

 

[Nat25]

Clothing at Drake’s isn’t ‘new’ but it has been very substantially expanded in the past few years. As a point of reference, when I moved to London in 2010 - before the e-commerce store I think- the store was mostly ties, scarves and interesting accessories. They had some Alden shoes...maybe 4-6 styles... and they had those thick cashmere shawl jumpers.

Part of my frustration with Drake’s is that the assortment in that store was incredible back then. They had things like an ivory comb and some really neat carved handle umbrellas. That ‘wow’ feeling I had back in those years hasn’t been replicated on a lot of their recent adventures, such as the rugby shirts. Drake’s sells way too many things that only sell when they run a 60% off sale.

To me the “perennial” collection is further indication that they are moving off the traditional sale model and more towards the archive sale model. How do you convince someone to buy a shawl collar sweater full price today, if they think it will be 70% off later? You add it to the perennial collection that will never go on sale (until they discontinue that color and add it anyway). I like the archive sale model so am good w this shift.

 

[justridiculous]

FYI, 'Games' suits are marked down pretty low over at Mr. Porter. I picked one up for right around $340. Decided to give it a shot, see how I like it for Spring/Summer.

 

[Flight Of Ideas]

Anyone know the brand(s) of the belts Drake‘s uses in its photo shoots?

 

[othertravel]

The Alden shoes are up. Time for arbitrage:

1. On the US site, they're listed for $825 US (ok, not bad so far).

2. When you switch to Canadian pricing , it's $1280 US (what the???).

Either way, nice shoes. But even with duties to CAD, don't understand the markup.

 

[thatboyo]

are they actually exclusive? I feel like I’ve seen that combo for the chukkas elsewhere before but I could be wrong.

I wished they did unlined cordovan.

 

[mbb355]

are they actually exclusive? I feel like I’ve seen that combo for the chukkas elsewhere before but I could be wrong.

I wished they did unlined cordovan.

I think what makes these models unique is the "commando sole." I have the cap-toe blucher on the Aberdeen last, but it has a leather sole, not the commando one.

 

[TheShetlandSweater]

Just making sure everyone here is aware of the extensive Michael Jondral sale on Drake's products (and stuff from other brands and makers too).

 

[CasuallyWorked]

Just making sure everyone here is aware of the extensive Michael Jondral sale on Drake's products (and stuff from other brands and makers too).

thanks for sharing I was able to grab a pair of their sunglasses

 

[TheShetlandSweater]

thanks for sharing I was able to grab a pair of their sunglasses

Good. You are helping me save my money.

 

[BLAUGRANA]

Considering Drake's pricing I'm surprised the Aldens aren't more. Compared to some of the "comparable" offerings at Leffot and the addition of the commando sole pricing seems to me to be in line. Anyway, I'm just going to wait until the next Archive Sale and get them then.