The unofficial Drake's London Appreciation Thread

[clee1982]

was there any handwork to start with? Most 1 to 2k suit are all well machine made

 

[othertravel]

Maybe they switch manufacturers (just guessing)? Cantarelli does a lot of private label work on soft tailoring pieces.

 

[blue peter]

hola, everyone. will be in NYC this weekend and intend to stop by the b&m, but also wondering if there is a go-to shop for past season's Drakes, consignment or otherwise. Any info is much appreciated! Saludos

 

[clee1982]

what do you mean by past season? you looking for sample sale?

 

[Churchill W]

hola, everyone. will be in NYC this weekend and intend to stop by the b&m, but also wondering if there is a go-to shop for past season's Drakes, consignment or otherwise. Any info is much appreciated! Saludos

I've seen what I assume are old stock Drake's at the Bloomingdale's outlet. Though that will likely be hit or miss.

 

[clee1982]

Bloomingdales outlet is huge miss most of the time

 

[blue peter]

what do you mean by past season? you looking for sample sale?

I'm talking sample sales, consignment stores folks have spotted Drakes in, places like the bloomingdales outlet, mentioned here, etc.

 

[clee1982]

I think you would have better chance just hunting online sale, someone else might know better. Barneys used to have Drakes at $79 on sale consistently every season, the ones end up in warehouse end up like another $10~$15 cheaper? though it's mostly scarf on barneyswarehouse these days.

 

[Quesjac]

Cost savings probably come from materials and making them on a different line or with lower standards than the sport coats. Or they're subsidizing the price for launch to test the market.

They are made in a different factory than the mainline pieces.

 

[smittycl]

I think you would have better chance just hunting online sale, someone else might know better. Barneys used to have Drakes at $79 on sale consistently every season, the ones end up in warehouse end up like another $10~$15 cheaper? though it's mostly scarf on barneyswarehouse these days.

Wait for sales at Barneys New York/Warehouse and NMWA if you want Drake's at a discount. Drake's has it's own sales as well but mind the exchange rate and shipping.

 

[paddymac]

I have something against Drake's man!

They start from 36 in blazers which is a bummer since I need a 34.........however it seems like they only stock 34 in S.Korea and Japan but why?????????????????????????

Not everyone in the UK is 6ft + hahahah, they still need to think of catering to us small guys!

 

[othertravel]

They are made in a different factory than the mainline pieces.

Do you know which one?

 

[Churchill W]

Wait for sales at Barneys New York/Warehouse and NMWA if you want Drake's at a discount. Drake's has it's own sales as well but mind the exchange rate and shipping.

Can we (U.S. Folks) still order from the UK site/in GBP now that they have USD equivalents?

 

[Newcomer]

You really think ED is made in a different factory than mainline? They look pretty darn similar...

 

[Quesjac]

Do you know which one?

Afraid not, I was last in store the week before the new stock arrived.

You really think ED is made in a different factory than mainline? They look pretty darn similar...

Yes, confirmed it with the store manager in London