The unofficial Drake's London Appreciation Thread

[LiamMcM]

For those of you who have both a games jacket and a trailered one, how do you find the difference in fit/feel? I really enjoy the comfort afforded by my games jackets in size 46 and wonder if trying a tailored jacket in size 48 would be worth it. Would have to see if the wider shoulder brings with it armhole problems. Any advice welcome! Cheers

FYI: Drake’s suggests sizing up relative to their games jackets.

 

[nprose]

Has anyone tried Drake's shorts? I'm a pretty typical 34 waist with athletic legs. Do they run small? Looking at the ecru needlepoint on boujee people.

 

[htinlinn]

Has anyone tried Drake's shorts? I'm a pretty typical 34 waist with athletic legs. Do they run small? Looking at the ecru needlepoint on boujee people.

Grabbed those same exact ones. The waist fits exactly the same as their jeans as you’d expect. The short length makes them look like they fit slimmer. As far as the thighs go, they seem to be slightly wider the jeans.

 

[Wim]

FYI: Drake’s suggests sizing up relative to their games jackets.

I have some size 38 cord, cotton and cotolino games blazers, and a 38 tailored tweed blazer. I tried the size 40 tailored blazer as well, but found it was way too large for me. The shoulders have a bit more structure from the canvas in the tailored blazer, and on the size 40, they extended too far beyond my natural shoulder. The waist on the tailored blazer is, of course, a bit narrower than on the games jacket, so depending on your build, the recommendation to size up might be a good one.

 

[wahnamhong]

Any sizing advice on Drake’s camp collar shirts? Looking at the sizing guide, it suggests the L is like a 16 (poplin) and the XL like a 16.5. That’s correct? Seems a bit strange tbf.

Red Block Print Cotton Camp Collar Short Sleeve Shirt

When the mercury really climbs you want garments that not only keep you cool and comfy, but that go some way to channelling how you feel. Content, carefree, at ease. The camp collar holiday shirt has taken many forms‚ and many names‚ over the years, but its essential essence remains undiluted...

www.drakes.com

 

[JTC1986]

Pulled the trigger on my first chore jacket in navy heavy twill cotton. Think it’s a keeper.

 

[Dan Dynamic]

Pulled the trigger on my first chore jacket in navy heavy twill cotton. Think it’s a keeper.

Very nice, where are the jeans from?

 

[JTC1986]

Very nice, where are the jeans from?

Now, will probably get strung up for this but they are uniqlo regular fit - they work for me and help me achieve the balance of spending more at drakes on key items like chore jackets and shirts!

 

[Dan Dynamic]

Now, will probably get strung up for this but they are uniqlo regular fit - they work for me and help me achieve the balance of spending more at drakes on key items like chore jackets and shirts!

They seem to have faded quite nice

 

[sussi]

Now, will probably get strung up for this but they are uniqlo regular fit - they work for me and help me achieve the balance of spending more at drakes on key items like chore jackets and shirts!

I call it balance. If it works for you it is a W.

 

[henrip]

Pulled the trigger on my first chore jacket in navy heavy twill cotton. Think it’s a keeper.

Great fit and the bag is nice as well! May I ask what’s the brand and model?

 

[JTC1986]

Great fit and the bag is nice as well! May I ask what’s the brand and model?

Thanks; the tote is a Mulberry City Tote, few years old now so not sure if they still make it

 

[Treble]

That chore is a classic. So versatile.

 

[gettoasty]

Anyone seen they Paraboot collab in person? Or bought a pair? I think the swapping out the rubber sole for leather was a nice change of pace.

 

[csm88]

Anyone seen they Paraboot collab in person? Or bought a pair? I think the swapping out the rubber sole for leather was a nice change of pace.

I bought a pair of the brown Avignon about a year ago after getting some positive reviews from this forum. The thick leather sole and absence of the green brand tag for the collar are excellent design tweaks that give the shoes a less orthopaedic look compared to traditional Paraboots. They’ve become a go-to pair of shoes for me.