The unofficial Drake's London Appreciation Thread

[dieworkwear]

Does Drakes use Fox Brothers for their RTW jackets? If not, do they buy fabrics from a single mill?

They've used Fox cloth. Their fabrics are sourced from different places, so not a single mill.

 

[hitthefloor]

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[SDanS]

The number one reason I don't buy Drake's shirts is that their sleeves are disappointingly short on me. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I have a similar issue.... do you have any recommendations for a similar cut but with longer sleeves?

 

[Faroe65]

I have a similar issue.... do you have any recommendations for a similar cut but with longer sleeves?

I would say 100 hands. They have a beautiful cut for their button-downs. You can contact them for mtm as well to have longer sleeves.

 

[Mariokartfever]

I have a similar issue.... do you have any recommendations for a similar cut but with longer sleeves?

Karmakura NY slim fit has always worked well for me - not quite the same pedigree as Drake's or 100 Hands though

 

[mossrockss]

yeah I need 36” sleeves and drakes are just passable. I’m 6’3” if that matters

I've noticed their collars run a little small, so while in many brands I can wear size 16, I have to take 16.5 with Drake's. But the sleeves usually shrink just enough that they're just a little too short on me. If they still made slim fit, I'd actually consider going size 17 and it'd probably be perfect. Oh well.

 

[mossrockss]

I have a similar issue.... do you have any recommendations for a similar cut but with longer sleeves?

I personally like the online MTM's like Spier & Mackay and Proper Cloth. They both have more than one option for nice button-down collars. None have quite the shape of Drake's, which I think is probably the quintessential button-down shape of our time (since BB is unreliable in that department now).

 

[wahnamhong]

Just received my first chore coat from Drake’s, for which I chose the dark indigo-rinse denim. I like it quite a bit, but still have a little indecision on keeping it based on just how many fabrics they produce the chore coat in.

Curious to hear the opinions and experiences of others who have purchased chore coats in different fabrics. I like the cord, but have too many cord trousers (can’t wear a Welsh tuxedo), and the suede, though aside from their much higher price I’ve found the suede styles to fit shorter and trimmer (might make sense as they’re produced in Italy while the others are made in Portugal). Particularly interested in what others make of the cotton and moleskin, as those were my other choices.

I have the summer linen chore coat in green, and then two months ago I got the woolen twill navy chore. They fit more or less identical, i.e. same size for me as Drake’s blazers, with the arms being too long. I guess it will be hard to stick with just one fabric/type?!

I really like the navy wool chore: I’ve been wearing it almost daily since I got it. It works so good because I can use it as a semi winter coat. With a blazer like here, or wear it as if were a navy blazer e.g. with a roll neck.

Today it was 6 degrees Celsius and this is what I wore. See pic. Drake’s navy woolen twill chore coat. Drake’s navy hopsack blazer with brass buttons. Orslow denim shirt. Remi Relief cords. Baudoin & Lange loafers.

Navy Wool Five-Pocket Chore Jacket

A staple of casual wardrobes the world over, the chore jacket retains its relevance on account of its stylishly spare construction, and its utmost versatility. This version is made from a stout and tactile woollen twill from a historic Tuscan mill, with three outer pockets (plus a signature...

www.drakes.com

 

[nostalgiaultra]

None have quite the shape of Drake's, which I think is probably the quintessential button-down shape of our time (since BB is unreliable in that department now).

Mercer makes the best button down collar money can buy IMO.

 

[tjs121]

Anyone have the wool raglan coat? I'm usually a reliable 44 but they only have 42 and 46 in stock and wondering how it runs?

 

[Nat25]

Anyone have the wool raglan coat? I'm usually a reliable 44 but they only have 42 and 46 in stock and wondering how it runs?

I’m usually a 40 and sized down to 38. Still plenty of room.

 

[wahnamhong]

Anyone have the wool raglan coat? I'm usually a reliable 44 but they only have 42 and 46 in stock and wondering how it runs?

Wow they have a few back in stock. Not in their London shop last week, I asked for the navy. Lucky you!

I am a usual size 42 and tried on the tweed raglan coat (the woolen one, same fit as the navy) and indeed needed a 40 and then it was still roomy (like I would have expected a 42 would fit).

 

[mossrockss]

Mercer makes the best button down collar money can buy IMO.

I may still try one someday. I have no personal experience.
I feel that Drakes collar shape is more expressive than the traditional American button down collars. If the Mercer shape is similar to classic Brooks anyway.

 

[Funcheese]

Is there a Drakes B/S/T thread? Thanks.

 

[eighttrees]

Is there a Drakes B/S/T thread? Thanks.

The Unofficial Drakes Buy, Sell, or Trade Thread

Hi all, Following up on a recent conversation in the official Drake’s thread, please consider this unofficial thread for buying, selling, and trading Drake’s clothing and accessories. Per @LA Guy, I understand that sell/wtb posts must be first made in the Buying and Selling Classifieds and...

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