The unofficial Drake's London Appreciation Thread

[LiamMcM]

Do you have one that is flaring at the bottom?

Yeah. It’s definitely big overall, but I’m okay with that so long as the bottom relaxes a bit. Right now mine protrudes at the front at an almost triangular degree. Just a feature of the boxy cut of the torso leaving a wide hem.

 

[LiamMcM]

Does anyone on here have one of the Rocky Mountain Featherbed Christy jackets or vests from Drake's? I kinda like the navy tweed one but the prices are eye-watering. I haven't had a down jacket in about 1,000 years and am wondering if they're worth the splurge, and how they look when not in a lookbook!

I snagged a nylon jacket on sale years ago and it’s certainly nice, but I wouldn’t pay retail for it. The tweed changes the equation a bit, but still… In terms of sizing, I’d size up. I’m a 46 and the 48 fits me well.

 

[espen]

@justinpledger Owner of two RMFB vests, here's a fit pic. I doubt they changed their pattern for Drake's. Recommend sizing up 2.

 

[boujeepeople]

Does anyone on here have one of the Rocky Mountain Featherbed Christy jackets or vests from Drake's? I kinda like the navy tweed one but the prices are eye-watering. I haven't had a down jacket in about 1,000 years and am wondering if they're worth the splurge, and how they look when not in a lookbook!

I don't own Drake's or the RMFB down items but regarding down, I only wear down jackets in winter. I wear a Lululemon gilet and I Uniqlo long puffa but not like Michelin man puffs. Uniqlo are very well priced and very warm I wear mine in -5c and feels okey

 

[alfredt]

I found this jacket for sale online in my size and for a very reasonable price. Does anybody know anything about it? I’ve never seen it and wasn’t able to find it on Drake’s Instagram account going back the last five years.

 

[wahnamhong]

Does anyone on here have one of the Rocky Mountain Featherbed Christy jackets or vests from Drake's? I kinda like the navy tweed one but the prices are eye-watering. I haven't had a down jacket in about 1,000 years and am wondering if they're worth the splurge, and how they look when not in a lookbook!

This article below may be of interest. I have a Christy by Fransboonestore and like it a lot, though do not wear it often. I’m not a big fan of the tweed Drake’s ones as I prefer the original nylon ones. Imho a bodywarmer should be a casual garment. Drake’s I’d wear 42 usually and my Christy is a size 44.

Permanent Style

The weekend gilet or vest

www.permanentstyle.com

 

[woO]

Well, well, well, who bought all the ALD/Drakes items already? 🧐

 

[Mavidpark]

Well, well, well, who bought all the ALD/Drakes items already? 🧐

copped the pine shirt and grey donegal beanie. I had ald credit from a return so took the plunge.

 

[ppk]

Can any of the Drake experts tell me which coat this is on their website? Thanks.

 

[trg12]

Can any of the Drake experts tell me which coat this is on their website? Thanks.

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I don’t think they stock it currently in wool. The jacket is called Mk. IV Games Blazer

 

[ppk]

I don’t think they stock it currently in wool. The jacket is called Mk. IV Games Blazer

It's available as a pre-owned item. I was looking for a chore coat and this might suffice.

 

[trg12]

It's available as a pre-owned item. I was looking for a chore coat and this might suffice.

I think many wear them casual like chore coats. They do have a noticeable slight blazer vibe though in my experience

 

[htinlinn]

Does anyone on here have one of the Rocky Mountain Featherbed Christy jackets or vests from Drake's? I kinda like the navy tweed one but the prices are eye-watering. I haven't had a down jacket in about 1,000 years and am wondering if they're worth the splurge, and how they look when not in a lookbook!

I don’t own one but, tried one on recently. I would second the advice regarding sizing up. Up one if you only plan to wear over a thin layer like a shirt or a sweater. Up two over a jacket or anything thicker.

 

[Gerry Nelson]

Does anyone on here have one of the Rocky Mountain Featherbed Christy jackets or vests from Drake's? I kinda like the navy tweed one but the prices are eye-watering. I haven't had a down jacket in about 1,000 years and am wondering if they're worth the splurge, and how they look when not in a lookbook!

I just bought an RMFB nylon down vest in Japan from their store and had to size up by two. Works well over the Drake's liner jacket.

I got to meet the designer and talk to him. He said that Michael Hill was there a few weeks ago to discuss FW24.

All Drake's (except shoes) on the left. All RMFB on the right. That's the designer.

 

[Ancestral Star]

I don’t own one but, tried one on recently. I would second the advice regarding sizing up. Up one if you only plan to wear over a thin layer like a shirt or a sweater. Up two over a jacket or anything thicker.


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I second this. Size up one if you want to layer over a sweater or shirt. Size up two (or three even) if you want to wear them over tailoring as seen in Drake's look books.