The unofficial Drake's London Appreciation Thread

[Trevallon]

Following up on my post a while back about the sartorial vs Games tweed. I ended up selling my tailored gun club check and picking up the red-and-brown PoW Games. Personally I prefer it, even the flap pockets, as it's more the vibe I was after, though I really like the way the tailored coats fit on others that posted. in any case, the gap definitely seems closer in the tweeds than between other sartorial and Games materials

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That looks really great on you!

Do you have a pic of you wearing the tailored blazer that you sold, by any chance? I am curious about the difference in fit, as I am only familiar with the Games line.
I read your comment of course about the gap being not that big on the tweeds... but still

 

[SlouchoMarx]

Hi, I was wondering if anyone was aware of an image archive of Drake's scarves? I'd love to see past patterns if possible. Thanks!

 

[astrobuoy]

That looks really great on you!

Do you have a pic of you wearing the tailored blazer that you sold, by any chance? I am curious about the difference in fit, as I am only familiar with the Games line.
I read your comment of course about the gap being not that big on the tweeds... but still

Thanks! So I unfortunately didn't get pics with that old blazer before I sold it. However I do still have an older tailored tweed, the Drake's x David Coggins PoW, which I picked up used at some point. Coggins tailored blazer on the left, Games on the right:

It's interesting to see these side-by-side myself (and now I wonder whether I even need to keep the Coggins blazer... Do I really need two brown PoW jackets, though they are different in shade and style?). Anyway some stray observations:
- The tailored jacket has (or appears to have) narrower lapels, a higher gorge, and lower buttoning point
- The sleeves are narrower on the tailored jacket
- The tailored one would look better with straight-leg jeans, or a different trouser. Both probably would honestly
- Weirdly the Games jacket is heavier when I pick them both up. Not substantially, but it is noticeable

 

[yungchomsky]

I know the Games cord jackets are Brisbane Moss 3101x. My guess would be that the tailored jackets are either Brisbane's 3124 or T1

Yep, I believe it's the T1.

 

[Trevallon]

Thanks! So I unfortunately didn't get pics with that old blazer before I sold it. However I do still have an older tailored tweed, the Drake's x David Coggins PoW, which I picked up used at some point. Coggins tailored blazer on the left, Games on the right:

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It's interesting to see these side-by-side myself (and now I wonder whether I even need to keep the Coggins blazer... Do I really need two brown PoW jackets, though they are different in shade and style?). Anyway some stray observations:
- The tailored jacket has (or appears to have) narrower lapels, a higher gorge, and lower buttoning point
- The sleeves are narrower on the tailored jacket
- The tailored one would look better with straight-leg jeans, or a different trouser. Both probably would honestly
- Weirdly the Games jacket is heavier when I pick them both up. Not substantially, but it is noticeable

Thanks man! That is really helpful.
(and for what it's worth, I would keep both... says the man with three navy blazers...)

 

[Andmoreagain]

Does anyone know the fabric mill/code for this sportcoat?

 

[astrobuoy]

just an fyi, Ssense has their winter private sale on right now. while most of their drake's stuff is still wildly expensive, the mid-blue Oxfords are... well, I hesitate to say reasonably priced, but they're not as bad at $166 a pop, and they've got a good range of sizes in stock. for a staple shirt I feel like Drake's doesn't restock these often enough, so in case it's useful to anyone

Drake's - Blue Oxford Cotton Cloth Button-Down Shirt

Cotton oxford cloth shirt. · Spread collar · Button closure · Patch pocket · Shirttail hem · Single-button barrel cuffs · Locker loop and box pleat at back yoke Supplier color: Mid blue

www.ssense.com

 

[othertravel]

just an fyi, Ssense has their winter private sale on right now. while most of their drake's stuff is still wildly expensive, the mid-blue Oxfords are... well, I hesitate to say reasonably priced, but they're not as bad at $166 a pop, and they've got a good range of sizes in stock. for a staple shirt I feel like Drake's doesn't restock these often enough, so in case it's useful to anyone

Drake's - Blue Oxford Cotton Cloth Button-Down Shirt

Cotton oxford cloth shirt. · Spread collar · Button closure · Patch pocket · Shirttail hem · Single-button barrel cuffs · Locker loop and box pleat at back yoke Supplier color: Mid blue

www.ssense.com

How do you access the sale?

 

[astrobuoy]

How do you access the sale?

ah, does that link not work? I hoped that would be enough. I would sign up for the newsletter and see if they send you the link

alternatively try this and see if it works: https://www.ssense.com/en-us/men/sa..._a_en&utm_content=leadasset_shop_private_sale

 

[illiterate]

How do you access the sale?

It’s their private sale for customers who have accumulated X amount of points (aka $ spent) over the past year or so. It’ll open up to the public soon-ish.

 

[Binhouse]

It’s their private sale for customers who have accumulated X amount of points (aka $ spent) over the past year or so. It’ll open up to the public soon-ish.

Ooh yeah this sale pushed me over the edge for a games blazer #_#

 

[Mariokartfever]

It’s their private sale for customers who have accumulated X amount of points (aka $ spent) over the past year or so. It’ll open up to the public soon-ish.

What's the threshold?

I have spent 0$, wonder if I make it...

 

[Texasmade]

What's the threshold?

I have spent 0$, wonder if I make it...

 

[garigo]

Polo coat from a few years ago.

 

[astrobuoy]

Polo coat from a few years ago.

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funny, this exact coat just popped up on eBay. gorgeous!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/267064037243