The unofficial Drake's London Appreciation Thread

[Mood Indigo]

Love the chore, is it this one? https://www.drakes.com/products/sto...-five-pocket-chore-jacket-with-blanket-lining

No, it's the model without lining : https://www.drakes.com/products/stone-wash-selvedge-denim-five-pocket-chore-jacket
I was lucky to find it for less than 200 euros second hand.

 

[SailingIvy]

No, it's the model without lining : https://www.drakes.com/products/stone-wash-selvedge-denim-five-pocket-chore-jacket
I was lucky to find it for less than 200 euros second hand.

That's a steal. Always does feel good to acquire nice Drake's stuff second hand for a fraction of retail. But sadly it's rarely the case

 

[cristofromkensington]

I gave these bleach wash Drake’s five-pockets to my buddy two or three years ago. He lives out in the country, so they get a lot of use in the fields and whatnot. He sent me these today, I thought the pictures looked really cool and you guys might want to see how the standard bleach wash jeans can age with really heavy wear. He said he’s worn them daily. The way the indigo has lightened almost to an acid wash kinda colour is super cool IMO.

 

[Ddubs]

What do you guys prefer between Drake's square or traditional long rectangular style scarves? I'd like to treat myself to one, but I'm struggling to decide. I'd like to hear which style you guys prefer and why or find easier to wear/style.

 

[hpreston]

What do you guys prefer between Drake's square or tubular scarves? I'd like to treat myself to one, but I'm struggling to decide. I'd like to hear which style you guys prefer and why or find easier to wear/style.

By tubular, do you mean the traditional long rectangular shaped scarves?

They each serve their purpose. The longer rectangular scarves are traditional shaped scarves, good for wearing over a sweater or sport coat, or with outerwear.

Like this.

The square scarves, I fine more challenging to wear, although they have their place. I use mine knotted under a shirt or knitwear, similar to ****. But you can wear more like a scarf above, albeit they’re shorter.

Like this but tucked in

Or like this.

 

[Ddubs]

By tubular, do you mean the traditional long rectangular shaped scarves?

They each serve their purpose. The longer rectangular scarves are traditional shaped scarves, good for wearing over a sweater or sport coat, or with outerwear.

Like this.

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The square scarves, I fine more challenging to wear, although they have their place. I use mine knotted under a shirt or knitwear, similar to ****. But you can wear more like a scarf above, albeit they’re shorter.

Like this but tucked in

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Or like this.

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Yes sorry, I do mean the traditional long rectangular shaped scarves. I've mistaken the tubular scarves for something else.

 

[SailingIvy]

That's a steal. Always does feel good to acquire nice Drake's stuff second hand for a fraction of retail. But sadly it's rarely the case

Well just spelled that one out and now a munghal hunter print scarf in navy is on it's way. New with tags and about 40% cheaper than retail. Hell yeah

 

[Kid_Icarus]

Yes sorry, I do mean the traditional long rectangular shaped scarves. I've mistaken the tubular scarves for something else.

I agree with the above assessment. The rectangular scarves are generally a lot easier to style, although I have one or two of the square ones — I wear them more like an oversized bandana, although there are other nice ways to wear them, viz. this article from Permanent Style from way back when:

https://www.permanentstyle.com/2015/11/how-to-wear-the-ps-square-scarf.html

It's worth noting that some of the rectangular scarves are larger/longer than others. I find the very long ones a little less versatile, although they just require a more intricate knot to shorten the overall length.

Finally, the silk tubular scarves can be great too, but they definitely feel a lot dressier. They're great wirth tailoring. I do sometimes wear one with an M65 and a rollneck for a kind of high-low look. They tend to be the shortest of the bunch.

 

[scants]

Well just spelled that one out and now a munghal hunter print scarf in navy is on its way. New with tags and about 40% cheaper than retail. Hell yeah

Unheard of! where did you find that?

 

[Steff_mat]

I agree with everyone : fit is perfect. I have the same coat, I wear it a lot.

Today.
I love wearing this denim chore with wool pants.

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very nice fit! How did you size the vest? is it tts or did you size up?

 

[nachobarro]

I'd like to hear your opinion about fit of this coat (sorry for poor photos): I'm 6'1 tall and 170 pounds, the coat size is 42.
Should I keep it as it is or get it altered a bit. I think it's a little too big.
Thanks!

Fit is perfect, do not make any alterations to the coat.

 

[Mood Indigo]

very nice fit! How did you size the vest? is it tts or did you size up?

I wear 40 and 42. All my chores are 42, including this one. I find that this model is a little smaller than my other chores.

 

[Steff_mat]

I wear 40 and 42. All my chores are 42, including this one. I find that this model is a little smaller than my other chores.

Thank you for providing the sizing information for the chore jacket. However, I’m more interested in the sizing of the Fair Isle vest worn underneath the chore. Since I have a similar body type and usually opt for an XXL in buttoned vests for a more relaxed fit, I was wondering if the same applies to the Fair Isle vest?