The unofficial Drake's London Appreciation Thread

[espen]

By the way what jeans are those?

Observer Collection OCs. Love Rob’s stuff.

O.C’s – Thousand Yard Studio

www.observercollection.com

 

[wahnamhong]

Observer Collection OCs. Love Rob’s stuff.

O.C’s – Thousand Yard Studio

www.observercollection.com

Ah yes, I had a slight hunch as they were too white to be Drake’s and the rise looks higher than eg Orslow.

 

[sussi]

The size L jumper I have measures 60 cm for the chest. But I vaguely remember earlier discussions in this thread about how the some garment measures refer to your actual chest circumference rather than that of the garment.

Hello X,

Hope you are well and thank you for contacting us here at Drake's.

The size chart for the Shetland jumpers shows the garment measurements (flat lay) and I would advise the chest is taken 2 cm below the armhole, pit-to-pt.

The Shetland jumpers runs small and we advise to size up by one size from ordinary size.

If you would have any inquiries or if I may assist you, please do not hesitate to contact me.


So this is confusing now haha. Your measurements are bigger than it says on the site but he said it runs small.

 

[Wim]

Hello X,

Hope you are well and thank you for contacting us here at Drake's.

The size chart for the Shetland jumpers shows the garment measurements (flat lay) and I would advise the chest is taken 2 cm below the armhole, pit-to-pt.

The Shetland jumpers runs small and we advise to size up by one size from ordinary size.

If you would have any inquiries or if I may assist you, please do not hesitate to contact me.


So this is confusing now haha. Your measurements are bigger than it says on the site but he said it runs small.

Drake’s sizing….. the stuff of legends

 

[Jawnzville]

Hey all, so I’m headed for London on the 29th of December. It’s going to be my first time, so was wondering if anyone could suggest brands close to Drake’s that I could go and peruse. Obviously I’ll be going into Drake’s, but what else is good that’s close to Mayfair/SoHo areas?

 

[jmbb]

Hey all, so I’m headed for London on the 29th of December. It’s going to be my first time, so was wondering if anyone could suggest brands close to Drake’s that I could go and peruse. Obviously I’ll be going into Drake’s, but what else is good that’s close to Mayfair/SoHo areas?

Bit of a walk, but worth going to Marylebone for Drake's-adjacent stuff. John Simons, Grey Flannel, and Trunk are pretty much next door to each other, then Anglo-Italian is around the corner. In Fitzrovia, Clutch Cafe is there and Natalino are about to open their first store close by.

Mayfair and St James are better for trad clothing (e.g. most places on Jermyn St); Soho has a lot of outposts of larger brands.

 

[SirDope]

Bit of a walk, but worth going to Marylebone for Drake's-adjacent stuff. John Simons, Grey Flannel, and Trunk are pretty much next door to each other, then Anglo-Italian is around the corner. In Fitzrovia, Clutch Cafe is there and Natalino are about to open their first store close by.

Mayfair and St James are better for trad clothing (e.g. most places on Jermyn St); Soho has a lot of outposts of larger brands.

So I think we’re staying on the border of Mayfair and Marylbone. I’ll definitely check out Anglo because I love the cuts on their denim, hopefully Natalino opens by then because I want some rollnecks* and their price point for quality is unmatched in my eyes. Have a few pieces from them and I can’t recommend them enough.

 

[Jawnzville]

Bit of a walk, but worth going to Marylebone for Drake's-adjacent stuff. John Simons, Grey Flannel, and Trunk are pretty much next door to each other, then Anglo-Italian is around the corner. In Fitzrovia, Clutch Cafe is there and Natalino are about to open their first store close by.

Mayfair and St James are better for trad clothing (e.g. most places on Jermyn St); Soho has a lot of outposts of larger brands.

So I think we’re staying on the border of Mayfair and Marylbone. I’ll definitely check out Anglo because I love the cuts on their denim, hopefully Natalino opens by then because I want some rollnecks* and their price point for quality is unmatched in my eyes. Have a few pieces from them and I can’t recommend them enough.

 

[Jawnzville]

So I think we’re staying on the border of Mayfair and Marylbone. I’ll definitely check out Anglo because I love the cuts on their denim, hopefully Natalino opens by then because I want some rollnecks* and their price point for quality is unmatched in my eyes. Have a few pieces from them and I can’t recommend them enough.

Old account sorry… 😅😅

 

[Wim]

Hey all, so I’m headed for London on the 29th of December. It’s going to be my first time, so was wondering if anyone could suggest brands close to Drake’s that I could go and peruse. Obviously I’ll be going into Drake’s, but what else is good that’s close to Mayfair/SoHo areas?

For a top notch umbrella, I like Brigg in Picccadilly Arcade, and around the corner from Drake’s on Clifford St is the Anderson&Sheppard haberdashery where I like the knitwear.

 

[Jawnzville]

For a top notch umbrella, I like Brigg in Picccadilly Arcade, and around the corner from Drake’s on Clifford St is the Anderson&Sheppard haberdashery where I like the knitwear.

Ahhh I will definitely check out Anderson & Sheppard!

 

[carterneeld]

To jump on to this list of asking for recommendations:

Any recommendations for Manchester? I am going tomorrow-Saturday (I live in NYC, so don't get to the UK often).

Made an appt to the Private White VC store, but am curious if there is anywhere else I should visit.

 

[Rolf]

So I think we’re staying on the border of Mayfair and Marylbone. I’ll definitely check out Anglo because I love the cuts on their denim, hopefully Natalino opens by then because I want some rollnecks* and their price point for quality is unmatched in my eyes. Have a few pieces from them and I can’t recommend them enough.

Anglo is unfortunately typically closed for the Holidays. I would also recommend Brycelands (same street as Trunk).

 

[Treble]

To jump on to this list of asking for recommendations:

Any recommendations for Manchester? I am going tomorrow-Saturday (I live in NYC, so don't get to the UK often).

Made an appt to the Private White VC store, but am curious if there is anywhere else I should visit.

Rivet & Hide for Denim
Doherty Evans & Stott stock some classic menswear brands (I haven't visited)
Bionic Seven for some vintage
Yards Store for more modern / streetwear
This Thing of Ours for Tech / Gorpcore

 

[macgregory800]

Looking for some advice please.

I’m thinking of pulling the trigger on the waxed coverall (navy).

Can any owners comment on the length of the arms.

My current drakes jackets are size 42 and the arms fit well (Coggins waxed fishing jacket & Cotton Canvas Chasseur jacket).

I know Barbours waxed jackets have shorter arms. I guess because they are modelled on hunting/working jackets.

For reference I’m 6’3, 173lbs.