The unofficial Drake's London Appreciation Thread

[multiccy-csa]

Saw a chap in the street today wearing a chino in a lovely rich colour....a sort of brownish taupey olivey khaki.
Has anyone seen similar?
Quite a nice commando-soled deck shoe/duck egg blue sock combo too.

 

[hpreston]

Fit check.

This is the Navy Cotton Drill tailored jacket sz 38. I went with my Games size, and despite the tighter measurements of the tailored jacket the fit "feels" better than the Games.

Generally, if it feels right it fits, but a second opinion would be appreciated.

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From these pics , looks like a decent fit. Length is good, shoulders look good, sleeve length is spot on. Hard to tell much more without a pic or two with jacket buttoned.

Saw a chap in the street today wearing a chino in a lovely rich colour....a sort of brownish taupey olivey khaki.
Has anyone seen similar?
Quite a nice commando-soled deck shoe/duck egg blue sock combo too.

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Kinda weird….. you took the time to low key take a picture of a stranger, but didn’t stop them to ask them where they got their trousers…. Also, not sure the Drakes appreciation thread is the best place for this question.

 

[RichNash]

From these pics , looks like a decent fit. Length is good, shoulders look good, sleeve length is spot on. Hard to tell much more without a pic or two with jacket buttoned.



Kinda weird….. you took the time to low key take a picture of a stranger, but didn’t stop them to ask them where they got their trousers…. Also, not sure the Drakes appreciation thread is the best place for this question.

Indeed - just ask. Clearly a chap that would probably like to chat about clothes. The turn up width could suggest a RL trouser like the Chatwin?

 

[K. Nights]

Saw something familiar watching season 2 of The Bear

 

[Ddubs]

Has anyone tried the pique cotton polo shirts and if so what do you think of them in terms of the design, quality and how they wash? How do they compare to the likes of The Armoury, Anthology, A&S etc?

 

[astrobuoy]

Has anyone tried the pique cotton polo shirts and if so what do you think of them in terms of the design, quality and how they wash? How do they compare to the likes of The Armoury, Anthology, A&S etc?

I tried one from Drake's but found the material so heavy and thick that it didn't really work. Don't know if that's typical or not for their polos but it almost felt like cotton canvas.

I prefer The Armoury's polos, Anglo-Italian and Filippo de Laurentiis (they make a really nice light & crunchy crepe cotton polo that I've picked up on sale before)

 

[RichNash]

I mean I would not be going to drake’s for polo shirts!

 

[Ddubs]

I mean I would not be going to drake’s for polo shirts!

Where would you go, out of interest?

 

[wahnamhong]

I have a navy pique cotton polo shirt. It is heavy indeed, but I like it and have been wearing mine a lot.

 

[SimonC]

I mean I would not be going to drake’s for polo shirts!

The Drakes knit polos (cotton or linen) are phenomenal. Just phenomenally expensive too…!

 

[Kid_Icarus]

Has anyone tried the pique cotton polo shirts and if so what do you think of them in terms of the design, quality and how they wash? How do they compare to the likes of The Armoury, Anthology, A&S etc?

I picked up the ecru version last summer but ended up returning it. I was initially seduced by the extremely dry, crisp handle of the cotton, but it just wasn't great with any of the outfits I tried to build around it when I got it home.

By contrast, I really like the fit, cut and collar of the knitted polos they make in cotton-linen, although they're extravagantly expensive, even when measured with the usual Drake's yardstick. I have one of those in navy and wear it a lot in high summer. It's great under a linen overshirt, with white denim and suede loafers.

As far as piqué polos go, I think the Drake's example is very well executed. For me, my fleeting experience with it just confirmed that I'm not really a piqué guy, which isn't the product's fault. Much as I want to like them and understand their history as an iconic piece of menswear, most of them just feel too corporate (or something) for me. No matter how I try to style them, I still feel like I should be standing behind a rental car counter at a regional airport, helping someone choose between the Subaru Forester or the Kia Telluride. I'm just happier with knit polos (and tees for that matter).

Not that anyone asked or is likely to care, but: the only piqué polo I currently own and wear is the recent Sunspel x WM Brown collab in navy long sleeve, which I bought mostly because of its operable barrel cuffs — they felt unusual on a piqué polo. I like it well enough, but candidly it hasn't held up very well to multiple washings. It's still viable with outfits at the casual extreme of the formality spectrum (e.g. faded twill shorts and canvas sneakers, with the sleeves rolled up to the elbow), but even after a few gentle washings, it's worn to the point that I wouldn't consider trying to wear it under tailoring or anything like that. Kind of a pity; it was expensive.

 

[RichNash]

Where would you go, out of interest?

Historically the polo shirt was just an item you’d chuck on, so I’m not too choosy as long as it has three buttons. I’m sure these are knocked out ten-a-penny?

 

[wschyn]

I picked up the ecru version last summer but ended up returning it. I was initially seduced by the extremely dry, crisp handle of the cotton, but it just wasn't great with any of the outfits I tried to build around it when I got it home.

By contrast, I really like the fit, cut and collar of the knitted polos they make in cotton-linen, although they're extravagantly expensive, even when measured with the usual Drake's yardstick. I have one of those in navy and wear it a lot in high summer. It's great under a linen overshirt, with white denim and suede loafers.

As far as piqué polos go, I think the Drake's example is very well executed. For me, my fleeting experience with it just confirmed that I'm not really a piqué guy, which isn't the product's fault. Much as I want to like them and understand their history as an iconic piece of menswear, most of them just feel too corporate (or something) for me. No matter how I try to style them, I still feel like I should be standing behind a rental car counter at a regional airport, helping someone choose between the Subaru Forester or the Kia Telluride. I'm just happier with knit polos (and tees for that matter).

Not that anyone asked or is likely to care, but: the only piqué polo I currently own and wear is the recent Sunspel x WM Brown collab in navy long sleeve, which I bought mostly because of its operable barrel cuffs — they felt unusual on a piqué polo. I like it well enough, but candidly it hasn't held up very well to multiple washings. It's still viable with outfits at the casual extreme of the formality spectrum (e.g. faded twill shorts and canvas sneakers, with the sleeves rolled up to the elbow), but even after a few gentle washings, it's worn to the point that I wouldn't consider trying to wear it under tailoring or anything like that. Kind of a pity; it was expensive.

Hi there -- how did you size the knitted polo? I ended up sizing down for a fitted look and am starting to think that the spirit of these knitted polos is a more baggy, 50's style silhouette (e.g, longer, baggier sleeves past mid bicep, more blously than fitted...)

 

[wahnamhong]

I picked up the ecru version last summer but ended up returning it. I was initially seduced by the extremely dry, crisp handle of the cotton, but it just wasn't great with any of the outfits I tried to build around it when I got it home.

By contrast, I really like the fit, cut and collar of the knitted polos they make in cotton-linen, although they're extravagantly expensive, even when measured with the usual Drake's yardstick. I have one of those in navy and wear it a lot in high summer. It's great under a linen overshirt, with white denim and suede loafers.

As far as piqué polos go, I think the Drake's example is very well executed. For me, my fleeting experience with it just confirmed that I'm not really a piqué guy, which isn't the product's fault. Much as I want to like them and understand their history as an iconic piece of menswear, most of them just feel too corporate (or something) for me. No matter how I try to style them, I still feel like I should be standing behind a rental car counter at a regional airport, helping someone choose between the Subaru Forester or the Kia Telluride. I'm just happier with knit polos (and tees for that matter).

Not that anyone asked or is likely to care, but: the only piqué polo I currently own and wear is the recent Sunspel x WM Brown collab in navy long sleeve, which I bought mostly because of its operable barrel cuffs — they felt unusual on a piqué polo. I like it well enough, but candidly it hasn't held up very well to multiple washings. It's still viable with outfits at the casual extreme of the formality spectrum (e.g. faded twill shorts and canvas sneakers, with the sleeves rolled up to the elbow), but even after a few gentle washings, it's worn to the point that I wouldn't consider trying to wear it under tailoring or anything like that. Kind of a pity; it was expensive.

My Drake’s pique polo is long sleeve too, including workable cuffs. I have been wearing mine so often, that the colour faded - but after using some 12 euro machine dye it’s back to its former glory. The thick fabric is a definite bonus here.

Mine is from 2-3 seasons back, and has a particular shape of the collar, little bit 70s like. I often wear it when working from home, eg under a cream sweater I have by Orslow. That special navy collar against the cream really stands out nice on a teams screen. Merz b. Schwanen sweatpants complete the wfh outfit.

I also have a more refined navy polo shirt (not Drake’s), for wearing with more formal tailoring.

Found a picture of the particular collar..

Drake's Jersey: Polo Shirts

Rounding out our vintage-inspired selection of casual garments, we present this long sleeve polo shirt, with an extended placket, button cuffs, and chest pocket. Have we piqued your interest?

www.drakes.com

 

[Kid_Icarus]

Hi there -- how did you size the knitted polo? I ended up sizing down for a fitted look and am starting to think that the spirit of these knitted polos is a more baggy, 50's style silhouette (e.g, longer, baggier sleeves past mid bicep, more blously than fitted...)

I took my regular knitwear size (same as the shetlands, etc.). I agree about the fit...mine is a little longer in the sleeve and a little blousier through the body and it looks good that way.