The unofficial Drake's London Appreciation Thread

[sushijerk]

I think south korea is going through an ivy trend.

 

[circumspice]

I believe the Drakes shop in Seoul was backed by the Unipair folks. The two shops were a few hundred meters apart a few years back. I only hit B&tailor and Andrea Seoul on my last walkabout of Gangnam

 

[Treble]

Drake's seems to have developed a significant following in South Korea of all places? What's that about?

It's a big fashion market, why wouldn't they?

I think south korea is going through an ivy trend.

We all are doing variations on a theme I think. Lots of good stuff

Brands like Bruman and Bellief, THE RESQ & Co https://www.theresqco.kr/

shops like https://randomwalk.co.kr/

 

[nprose]

It's a big fashion market, why wouldn't they?



We all are doing variations on a theme I think. Lots of good stuff

Brands like Bruman and Bellief, THE RESQ & Co https://www.theresqco.kr/

shops like https://randomwalk.co.kr/

I really like THE RESQ but wasn't able to figure out how to purchase from them in the U.S. haha

 

[espen]

Relevant Drakes content, nice snaps and interview with Michael.

Five Fits With: Michael Hill, the Man Behind the 'Weird, Wonderful' World of Drake's

The creative director of the cult-favorite menswear brand breaks down his personal style.

www.esquire.com

Fits are great!

 

[gettoasty]

Did anyone get to see the FW22 Drakes x ALD games jacket and matching pants in person last year? Specifically the brown color. Is it more dark brown or light brown?

edit: I'll be finding out in about 11 days..

 

[Jt131]

Long time lurker first time poster.

(Almost) head to toe for a relaxed London wedding.

 

[Mood Indigo]

Drake's suit, shirt and tie.

 

[williamthurman]

Drake's suit, shirt and tie.

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Is this the heavy cotton in blue? Looks great!

 

[espen]

Has anyone picked up this rugby?

Blue and White Wide Stripe Mock Collar Long-Sleeve Jersey

Constructed from a densely knitted cotton jersey, this long-sleeve crew neck top has a sewn-on mock collar, redolent of historic sportswear. We found a mill in Portugal that knits the most exquisite cotton jersey, and that was the starting point for this piece. We worked with them to develop a...

www.drakes.com

Curious to hear about sizing, and overall feel

 

[Mood Indigo]

Is this the heavy cotton in blue? Looks great!

Yes. I really love this heavy cotton.

 

[asewonder]

Yes. I really love this heavy cotton.

What’s the seasonality of the heavy cotton? Too heavy for summer?

 

[Dan Dynamic]

Drake's suit, shirt and tie.

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Is it unlined, unconstructed shoulders?

 

[Mood Indigo]

What’s the seasonality of the heavy cotton? Too heavy for summer?

Not that thick...Not suitable for the coldest day of winter (I live in the north of France).
On the other hand, too heavy for july/august...I think, I will wear it from september to may/june excepte on very cold days.

 

[Mood Indigo]

Is it unlined, unconstructed shoulders?

Yes. It's a game suit, so completely unlined and unconstructed.