The unofficial Drake's London Appreciation Thread

[woO]

I’ll take measurements this evening and post them. I’ll compare the measurements to the other chores that I have as well!

From my side:
measures taken flat, buttoned:
Chest (1cm below armholes) / Shoulder to shoulder

Japanese linen chore jacket from 2021, size 36: 54/43 cm
Cotton Twill Artists Chore Jacket from 2022, size 36: 55/43
St. JOHN Moleskin Chore Jacket from 2023, size 38: 55/44

 

[Beckett2]

Can someone with the Drake's raglan in either size 38 or 40 let me know what the bicep measurement is please? Thank you!

 

[Jnarcane]

Is the Drake's shawl cardigan still the same as the Lockie Windsor? The picture on Lockie's site has a really tiny-looking collar:

 

[csm88]

Was wearing mine today (sz 38) and just got home - here you go!

 

[Beckett2]

Was wearing mine today (sz 38) and just got home - here you go!

Thank you sir!

 

[Beckett2]

Is the Drake's shawl cardigan still the same as the Lockie Windsor? The picture on Lockie's site has a really tiny-looking collar:

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The collars are near identical. I own both the Lockie and the Drake's version. This guy seems to have the collar in between folded and popped? My Lockie shawl has a nice big collar. Beware, however, as some of the Drake's shawls are made in Italy by a different maker and have a considerably smaller collar. The current green version for example.

 

[justinpledger]

Would you mind taking some measurements of the moleskin chore? Curious how much larger it is than their size chart indicates.

From my side:
measures taken flat, buttoned:
Chest (1cm below armholes) / Shoulder to shoulder

Japanese linen chore jacket from 2021, size 36: 54/43 cm
Cotton Twill Artists Chore Jacket from 2022, size 36: 55/43
St. JOHN Moleskin Chore Jacket from 2023, size 38: 55/44

Wow, there's a difference in batches then! Here are my measurements:

St John Moleskin
Shoulder to shoulder: 46
Chest: 55
Waist: 55
Arm: 65


Dark navy moleskin, red canvas, navy canvas
Shoulder to shoulder: 45
Chest: 53
Waist: 53
Arm: 63

Heavy linen
Shoulder: 46
Chest: 53
Waist: 53
Arm: 63

All measured completely flat with a tailor's tape. I've clearly gotten some small 38's!

 

[Beckett2]

Is the Drake's shawl cardigan still the same as the Lockie Windsor? The picture on Lockie's site has a really tiny-looking collar:

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I'd also say that this guy needs to size up one or even two. Shawls look much better when they're longer and beefier. The cropped, buttoned up look is best left for the opposite sex.

 

[Treble]

Out of interest, how is the Drake's version different?

I wear my Navy Drake's shawl a lot (mainly at home) as it's fiercely warm, have thought of getting another colour. The Italian version seems off to me.

 

[Beckett2]

Out of interest, how is the Drake's version different?

I wear my Navy Drake's shawl a lot (mainly at home) as it's fiercely warm, have thought of getting another colour. The Italian version seems off to me.

Drake's version is a little slimmer and much more expensive. Otherwise no real difference. Both are excellent!

 

[blindboygrunt]

Looking at buying a Mk. I Game suit and I see Drake's suggests sizing down "depending on desired fit" for the jacket. I'm usually a 36 but like the slightly slouchy look. Should I stick to 36 or go for 34?

 

[carterneeld]

Go for the 36. It’ll look great. You don’t want it to appear too small.

 

[C_kimlin920]

Looking at buying a Mk. I Game suit and I see Drake's suggests sizing down "depending on desired fit" for the jacket. I'm usually a 36 but like the slightly slouchy look. Should I stick to 36 or go for 34?

Don’t size down.. the games products are meant to be slouchy

 

[Dan Dynamic]

Finally spring...

 

[Beckett2]

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