The unofficial Drake's London Appreciation Thread

[slows2k]

I'm actually into the new collab. I like the idea of dipping Ivy and British elegance in black.

I really like what they're trying to do here, but for me it's a bit of a miss. First, the black loafers are excellent (Alden really is missing an opportunity not offering their LHS in black suede), the black scarf is really different in a very cool way, and I even like the black fleece.

That said, the collection feels like it's missing something. As a die-hard Californian, I love the idea of like a west coast ivy look-kind of a mashup of Die Workwear's Sunshine and California Noir with Ivy style interpreted by Drakes. But, something feels incomplete here. Buck Mason is another brand trying to mesh California style with Ivy, and while their palette is not quite for me, I think they're doing a good job so far. Would love to see Drakes do more in this vein, but I do feel like this is not quite there yet.

 

[astrobuoy]

I do like a lot of the individual pieces, but my feeling is, do I really need Drake’s version of a charcoal fleece or charcoal wool Mack, especially at this premium? Usually there’s some unexpected or truly unique element in the design or material or color choice that separates it from other versions of the same thing. Maybe it’s just me but I’m largely failing to see that here

 

[kashmir]

Black cotton or suede just never works man. Will show dust and dandruff in a flash.

 

[LiamMcM]

I really like what they're trying to do here, but for me it's a bit of a miss. First, the black loafers are excellent (Alden really is missing an opportunity not offering their LHS in black suede), the black scarf is really different in a very cool way, and I even like the black fleece.

That said, the collection feels like it's missing something. As a die-hard Californian, I love the idea of like a west coast ivy look-kind of a mashup of Die Workwear's Sunshine and California Noir with Ivy style interpreted by Drakes. But, something feels incomplete here. Buck Mason is another brand trying to mesh California style with Ivy, and while their palette is not quite for me, I think they're doing a good job so far. Would love to see Drakes do more in this vein, but I do feel like this is not quite there yet.

Alden Penny Loafer Black Suede 5737F 'The Little Nicky'

- Suede- Van last- 360° Goodyear welt- Single leather sole- Handmade in the USA- Made exclusively for Lost & Found

shoplostfound.com

 

[slows2k]

Alden Penny Loafer Black Suede 5737F 'The Little Nicky'

- Suede- Van last- 360° Goodyear welt- Single leather sole- Handmade in the USA- Made exclusively for Lost & Found

shoplostfound.com

The "Little Nicky" lol.

Thanks! My size is sold out unfortunately, but I can keep an eye out for restock. I have seen a makeup from years ago, maybe for the late Unionmade, that had contrasting antique edges and looked fabulous.