Is There an American Equivalent to Drake's?

[DrewMill]

Hello, all.

I really love so many of Drake's pieces. However, somewhat recently, they prevented ordering from the US on their UK site. The markups for their US online store are much higher. I'm curious if anyone has any recommendations for a US (or at least North American) store with similar style and quality to Drake's? Thanks in advance!

 

[nmprisons]

Hello, all.

I really love so many of Drake's pieces. However, somewhat recently, they prevented ordering from the US on their UK site. The markups for their US online store are much higher. I'm curious if anyone has any recommendations for a US (or at least North American) store with similar style and quality to Drake's? Thanks in advance!

Perhaps Sid Mashburn?

 

[TheLawBeard]

Have you tried No Man Walks Alone or the Armoury?

 

[DrewMill]

Perhaps Sid Mashburn?

I like Sid's, but it's not quite as "stylish" as Drakes... I wish their collars and lapels were bigger.

 

[DrewMill]

Have you tried No Man Walks Alone or the Armoury?

I should probably sift through NMWA a little more. I do like The Armoury a lot, although the prices are similar. I liked those Drake's OCBDs at $175, not $275. Two good options.

 

[somatoform]

What about O'Connells? I mean, it's not an exact match, though they do carry some Drakes pieces. But when you flip through the former's inventory the resemblances are too much to ignore.For example, just one:

Can you spot the difference between Drake's lambswool made in Scotland shawl collar cardigan ($810) versus O'connell's lambswool made in Scotland shawl collar cardigan ($495)?

Grey Lambswool Shawl Collar Cardigan

Our classic shawl collar cardigan made up in a soft lambswool. Wear it as an alternative to your tailored jacket on more casual days, or thrown over just about anything: its beauty is its versatility. 100% Lambswool Brown Knotted Leather Buttons Made in Scotland

www.drakes.com

O'Connell's 8-ply Lambswool Cardigan - Medium Grey

Our thick and cozy shawl collar lambswool cardigan is a true creature comfort. Made in Scotland with 8 plies of soft-as-cashmere lambswool. Side pockets, raglan sleeves, and leather buttons. Made in Scotland.*We suggest ordering your chest siz

oconnellsclothing.com

 

[DrewMill]

What about O'Connells? I mean, it's not an exact match, though they do carry some Drakes pieces. But when you flip through the former's inventory the resemblances are too much to ignore.For example, just one:

Can you spot the difference between Drake's lambswool made in Scotland shawl collar cardigan ($810) versus O'connell's lambswool made in Scotland shawl collar cardigan ($495)?

Grey Lambswool Shawl Collar Cardigan

Our classic shawl collar cardigan made up in a soft lambswool. Wear it as an alternative to your tailored jacket on more casual days, or thrown over just about anything: its beauty is its versatility. 100% Lambswool Brown Knotted Leather Buttons Made in Scotland

www.drakes.com

O'Connell's 8-ply Lambswool Cardigan - Medium Grey

Our thick and cozy shawl collar lambswool cardigan is a true creature comfort. Made in Scotland with 8 plies of soft-as-cashmere lambswool. Side pockets, raglan sleeves, and leather buttons. Made in Scotland.*We suggest ordering your chest siz

oconnellsclothing.com

Aside from better photography? No. I wonder what ply the Drake's one is? 8-ply is THICC.

 

[comrade]

Drakes has become pricier in recent years. They also seem more style-driven,
although in knitwear they have a wide selection of classics. Was in the shop
in the Fall of '16 interested in sweaters. Found several I liked, but none in my
size, XL. Very thin inventory at the time.