The unofficial Drake's London Appreciation Thread

[justridiculous]

Two parts Drake’s.

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Great fit, dude

 

[Alocin]

Great fit, dude

Thanks man! Every summer I forget how good this shirt is. Which I think may be the first popover Drake’s did but, I’m sure I’m wrong.

 

[Gerry Nelson]

Inspiration:

Execution:

My flannel shirt is Drake's.

 

[hpreston]

How much for an MTO linen overshirt, if you don't mind me asking?

I don't mind you asking at all, but I honestly can’t remember, it was a bundle order with a handful of MTM shirts. I think they just charged whatever the going price was that season for similar overshirt (summer ,19) e.g. no discount, but no up charge either.

 

[aristoi bcn]

I wish I would have grabbed some of these from some seasons ago...

 

[Gerry Nelson]

I wish I would have grabbed some of these from some seasons ago...

They were pretty pricey compared to other ties, though, if I recall.

 

[Gerry Nelson]

I took a gamble on this shirt and I'm still not sure that I'd wear it by itself. That said, I like it in this combo. The trousers are also Drake's.

 

[inTROYspection]

I wish I would have grabbed some of these from some seasons ago...

Don't know if this is of interest...

https://shop.drop93.com/products/drakes-dark-navy-diamond-pattern-silk-jacquard-tie

 

[aristoi bcn]

Don't know if this is of interest...

https://shop.drop93.com/products/drakes-dark-navy-diamond-pattern-silk-jacquard-tie

Thanks a lot for the heads up, will have a look.

 

[tgaith77]

After 4 days, got an OOS notification for the olive casentino vest. I'll try for the royal blue one...not as jazzed about that one though.

 

[nprose]

Gents - I find myself not wanting to wear anything other than Drake's chocolate or tobacco desert boots, Sid Mashburn selvedge jeans, a gray tee (sometimes an oxford) and the linen olive green overshirt from Drake's. Have I arrived at a uniform? I don't want to give myself that much credit.

For the sake of some fun, what are some other ideas? Other colors or materials of Drake's overshirts? Other brands even with slightly different styles could be interesting, though I'm awfully attached to the 3 pocket linen. Maybe other overshirts + pant alternatives? I fear nothing will surpass my current go-to.

 

[hpreston]

I like your "uniform". It sounds like a good one.

With that as your base, here are some things that you could add for some variety

• Drakes overshirts in midweight cotton, for spring and fall, or brushed cotton flannel for fall/winter. Try chocolate brown or navy.
• Sid Mashburn (or Drakes or others) five pockets,
  • I like Levi's for Sid Mashburn, natural (off white) 501s
  • Five pocket cords for fall/winter
• For other overshirt type jackets,
  • De Bonne Facture "painters jacket" (No Man Walks Alone)
  • Tony Shirts Shirt jacket )also No Man, or directly from Tony)
• Alden unlined suede chukkas or Alden unlined suede plain toed bluchers if you want to change up your footwear
  • https://www.theshoemart.com/alden-mens-1492-unlined-chukka-boot-flex-welt-dark-brown-suede/
  • https://www.theshoemart.com/alden-mens-29336f-plain-toe-blucher-flex-welt-snuff-suede/
• Add in some more Drakes button down collar shirts, oxford cloth or others for variety (I like their brushed cotton flannels for fall/winter)
  • https://www.drakes.com/usa/shirts/r...narrow-stripe-cotton-poplin-button-down-shirt
  • https://www.drakes.com/usa/shirts/r...narrow-stripe-cotton-poplin-button-down-shirt
  • https://www.drakes.com/usa/shirts/regular-fit-shirts/light-blue-cotton-flannel-button-down-shirt

 

[adschus]

Gents - I find myself not wanting to wear anything other than Drake's chocolate or tobacco desert boots, Sid Mashburn selvedge jeans, a gray tee (sometimes an oxford) and the linen olive green overshirt from Drake's. Have I arrived at a uniform? I don't want to give myself that much credit.

For the sake of some fun, what are some other ideas? Other colors or materials of Drake's overshirts? Other brands even with slightly different styles could be interesting, though I'm awfully attached to the 3 pocket linen. Maybe other overshirts + pant alternatives? I fear nothing will surpass my current go-to.

I'm going to suggest some additional shirts. You mentioned OCBDs. Check out Junior's RTW, MTO, and MTM options. I'm thinking the madras on his site would work, too.

 

[mbb355]

Gents - I find myself not wanting to wear anything other than Drake's chocolate or tobacco desert boots, Sid Mashburn selvedge jeans, a gray tee (sometimes an oxford) and the linen olive green overshirt from Drake's. Have I arrived at a uniform? I don't want to give myself that much credit.

For the sake of some fun, what are some other ideas? Other colors or materials of Drake's overshirts? Other brands even with slightly different styles could be interesting, though I'm awfully attached to the 3 pocket linen. Maybe other overshirts + pant alternatives? I fear nothing will surpass my current go-to.

Swap out the overshirt for a chore coat. I like Drakes' navy or green cotton/tencel chore. Blue Blue Japan also makes a great navy chore coat, available at No Man Walks Alone. Another possibility is The Armoury's three-pocket blouson or 3PB. I love their olive linen version but they have so many different 3PB iterations.

Swap out the desert boots for loafers--Alden Color 8 cordovan tassels or Alden snuff suede pennies.

Swap out the grey tee for a breton stripe tee. There are plenty of these around--Sunspel and Informale make great ones.

Swap out the oxford shirt for a chambray button-down by Drakes.

Swap out the jeans for chinos--I love The Armoury sport chinos or their army chinos.

Try out some polos--The Armoury by Ascot Chang is the gold standard. Anglo-Italian, Permanent Style, and Natalino also make good ones.

Try a tie occasionally, probably a knitted one to go with your casual ensemble.

All of these will keep you in that casual/vaguely tailored realm you're currently in while offering more variety.

 

[lebison]

Inspiration:
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My flannel shirt is Drake's.

Who made those cords, if you don't mind me asking? Wondering if those were the Drakes needlecord ones...