The unofficial Drake's London Appreciation Thread

[Ancestral Star]

Two Drake's features posted in the last week on Esquire UK (https://www.esquire.com/uk/style/a44002160/the-rise-of-drakes/) and GQ (https://www.gq.com/story/drakes-london-prep-resurgence).

Despite some nice quotes from Michael and a good timeline in the Esquire piece, they both read like blatant Games blazer spon-con to me. Seems to me like the brand is making an effort to cement the Games moniker as synonymous with off-the-rack suiting like the Ludlow name was in the 2010s.

I personally wish they would focus less on their Games pieces and more on their tailored jackets.

 

[jischwar]

So I got the straight leg denim in Ecru and as expected the waist is a bit big. Anyone have success shrinking the ecru denim or am I looking at an alteration?

Drake's Denim guide says no - https://www.drakes.com/blogs/news/t...l,washing, as is the case with selvedge denim.

 

[物の哀れ]

Sadly, not mine...

 

[LiamMcM]

Tattersall games blazer coming? 🧐

 

[Western Tycoon]

Some stuff on sale.....

https://www.nordstrom.com/brands/drakes--16925

 

[CasuallyWorked]

Navy knit linen/cotton polo and Drake's ecru 13.2oz denim for spring weather.

View attachment 1954279

thinking of picking up the same polo, if you don't mind sharing how did you size, I would appreciate it. I wear a 38 chore coat, medium in their shirts/flannels/overshirts. I think I a medium would be good.

 

[CasuallyWorked]

Do you find size M in the linen shirts to be 15.5? Any chance they are 15.75?

I wear a 15.5 in their oxfords and a Medium in all their flannel/workshirts. I prefer the Medium sizing because their oxfords have small shoulders IMO. In a 15.5 they measure 17 1/8 - 17 2/8 but the mediums are 18 - 18 1/8 and it makes a difference in comfort

 

[Wim]

Do you find size M in the linen shirts to be 15.5? Any chance they are 15.75?

I wear 15.75 OCBDs and take M linen shirts, which are a tad roomier.

 

[jeremygo]

Thinking about picking up one of the brown POW harris tweed games blazers from that Nordstrom sale. Anyone tested that model out/have thoughts on fit and fabric?

 

[htinlinn]

Tattersall games blazer coming? 🧐 View attachment 1972099

You can get a better look at it here: https://us.drakes.com/blogs/news/a-long-lunch-at-st-john. Looks to me more like a chore coat than a blazer. Perhaps a new style. The collar looks different.

 

[htinlinn]

Thinking about picking up one of the brown POW harris tweed games blazers from that Nordstrom sale. Anyone tested that model out/have thoughts on fit and fabric?

I ordered that model last year and ended up exchanging it for one of non-Games tweed tailored blazers. The combination of spongy harris tweed and boxier fit wasn't for me. I, overall, much prefer the softer-feeling tweed on mine.

 

[wahnamhong]

You can get a better look at it here: https://us.drakes.com/blogs/news/a-long-lunch-at-st-john. Looks to me more like a chore coat than a blazer. Perhaps a new style. The collar looks different.

That’s a great pic. Regret not having bought the navy db games blazer with brass buttons, looks awesome. And the gentleman on the right with the grey trousers and brown blazer: that’s a perfect Drake’s look imho.

 

[comrade]

Was in their Savile Row shop several years ago. Beautiful store.
Very little merchandise. Couldn't find an XL in the sweaters I
wanted to buy. I've heard this complaint from others.

 

[htinlinn]

And the gentleman on the right with the grey trousers and brown blazer: that’s a perfect Drake’s look imho.

I believe that's Michael Drake himself. Michael Hill is often quoted saying that a lot of what they design tries to stay true to the essence of how Mr. Drake dresses. So, it makes sense that you think that's the perfect Drake's look!

 

[wahnamhong]

I believe that's Michael Drake himself. Michael Hill is often quoted saying that a lot of what they design tries to stay true to the essence of how Mr. Drake dresses. So, it makes sense that you think that's the perfect Drake's look!

Aahh that would make a lot of sense indeed! And he did look a bit familiar already. I love how his jacket is cut longer than the current style dictates.