The Official Drakes knock-off thread - look-alikes and the producers behind Drakes

[Iskander]

Anyone know where to find a navy pindot scarf in wool/silk? Drakes doesn't have any at the moment (they have one that is 100 percent wool only). Easy to find 100 percent silk options, but there's something special about the 70/30 wool-silk mix.

 

[belgian_journalist]

Any good alternatives to Drake's Lamboswool or Angora beanies? They seem to have a generous size for us melon-heads.

Howlin' makes a good quality beanie in lots of great (Drake's-ish) colors. They've been my favorite and are incredibly warm. They're also well priced.

King Jammy

morrison.be

 

[belgian_journalist]

Anyone know where to find a navy pindot scarf in wool/silk? Drakes doesn't have any at the moment (they have one that is 100 percent wool only). Easy to find 100 percent silk options, but there's something special about the 70/30 wool-silk mix.

Look at H.N. White. They're out of stock at the moment but the composition is what you're looking for.

Navy Blue Spotted Print Scarf

Our scarves are printed on the same wool-silk gauze as our pocket squares, making them light and airy. We screen print the designs by hand: it ensures the colour penetrates the fabric deeply for unrivalled quality. Each scarf features perfectly hand rolled edges down the long sides, a...

www.hnwhite.co.uk

 

[Sartyroialist]

Thank you, will take a look! What about the size? I hate a tight beanie.

EDIT: Nevermind, just saw the price, 275€ for a beanie is too much for me right now. And a thought Drake's one was expensive haha... I was expecting something in the 50-60€ range.

Ooof. NMWA has them now for $135USD, and under, here in the states...

 

[Iskander]

Look at H.N. White. They're out of stock at the moment but the composition is what you're looking for.

Navy Blue Spotted Print Scarf

Our scarves are printed on the same wool-silk gauze as our pocket squares, making them light and airy. We screen print the designs by hand: it ensures the colour penetrates the fabric deeply for unrivalled quality. Each scarf features perfectly hand rolled edges down the long sides, a...

www.hnwhite.co.uk

You know, I actually bought that one but I didn't like that the spots were tan instead of white. Just looked off. Super picky, I know.
Thanks for the recommendation, though!

 

[shootsfilmwithbullet]

Somewhat closer to their chukka than the Dukeflex, but not all the way there.

https://huckberry.com/store/astorflex/category/p/81417-moc-toe-chukka-boot

 

[nachobarro]

Somewhat closer to their chukka than the Dukeflex, but not all the way there.

https://huckberry.com/store/astorflex/category/p/81417-moc-toe-chukka-boot

older model? I can't find them elsewhere...

 

[shootsfilmwithbullet]

older model? I can't find them elsewhere...

I actually think they’re a newer model since I’ve never seen them before. Could be wrong though. They clearly have way more designs than listed on their site.

 

[nachobarro]

I actually think they’re a newer model since I’ve never seen them before. Could be wrong though. They clearly have way more designs than listed on their site.

haven't seen anything about them and no retailler here in Europe have these.

 

[shootsfilmwithbullet]

haven't seen anything about them and no retailler here in Europe have these.

Huckberry is the only one I’ve seen stateside too.

 

[AltNameTK]

You can sometimes find them online at End Clothing

 

[nachobarro]

I’ve contacted Astorflex about the nimflex model:

“Nimflex is a new model created in exclusive for Huckberry and that is the reason why you can't find them in Europe.”

I’m so tired about exclusive releases 😢. They are an Italian company, come on….

 

[korektphool]

Thank you for this. However, there doesn't seem to be any advantage to MCR's socks in terms of quality (most or all on the website seem to have synthetic materials mixed into the cotton or wool majority socks) or price.

Perhaps the GBP 35 for the Drake's socks are actually good value!

I don't know if you'll find the exact fabric (wool/cash/silk) sock, but my go-to for a variety of colors, sizes and fabric socks is:

My red socks: Luxury men’s socks

Mes Chaussettes Rouges specializes in luxury socks: Cotton lisle yarn, wool, cashmere, silk and other fine materials for men & women. Wide range of colors and patterns. More than 700 different models. Worldwide shipping.

meschaussettesrouges.com

 

[nachobarro]

What is the general advise about sizing with Jamieson's Shetlands? Size up 1 from chest size?

I'm a size 38" and measurements on their website shows that a size 40" is pretty similar to Drake's shetlands in size Medium.

 

[shootsfilmwithbullet]

I’ve contacted Astorflex about the nimflex model:

“Nimflex is a new model created in exclusive for Huckberry and that is the reason why you can't find them in Europe.”

I’m so tired about exclusive releases 😢. They are an Italian company, come on….

Happy to proxy if you’d actually like