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I had posted this the other day ,but had accidentally deleted it before I had read (trying to change the photos)

I bought this tweed Games blazer last year. Only size left was a 40. I am a 38. Any thoughts on fit appreciated?

Hi there,

Currently considering a pair of Drake’s Khaki Fatigue Trousers, specially the Japanese cotton twill variant. Has anyone got any experience with these?

https://www.drakes.com/products/khaki-cotton-twill-fatigue-trouser?variant=52972786516181&currency=GBP&tw\_source=google&tw\_adid=799782302336&tw\_campaign=20378810875&tw\_kwdid=pla-293946777986&gad\_source=1&gad\_campaignid=20378810875&gbraid=0AAAAADgz\_finfpAjTB6N2w6-HpNMarpSF&gclid=CjwKCAjwgajSBhBEEiwASicJU5vOIbcIggMB31lyr50M-ewVx3Fxie77Zgay9sdOi\_2E\_5Dt-0X21xoCp9gQAvD\_BwE

I’m normally a W31 for jeans and considering to size up to W34 given I’ve heard it fits small and it being high waisted. Also considering these and also the OrSlow Fatigues in the straight fit too.

Would be great to get some perspective from current owners of them, if they are happy with the fit, quality and style of them. Any tips/advice would be great.

Thank you!!

Got this beautiful piece for £200 (down from £895)!

I also saw a long-sleeve tee and a flannel shirt for £70 and £100. I think they have them in sizes small and large

https://drakesarchive.com/
Password is Shinjuku77

Size 36 sold out on the website. DM me

I'm not a fan of how slim fitting the Drake's oxford shirts are. Anybody know of other brands who use a very similar fabric & color? Bonus points if they are MTM.

£800/1060$

Size 38
Incredible jacket
Good condition
Few marks shown in pictures but that happens with light suede. Not noticeable when worn ..

Please feel free to ask any questions

Based in UK but happy to ship internationally
Measurements
P2P 22.2”
Shoulder 18.5”
Sleeve 25.2”
Length 29”

£195/255$
50cm x 150cm
Never worn
Based in London but happy to ship internationally

Mods: thought this was of community interest. Hope it’s allowed. No worries if not.

Not sure how familiar this community is with the production process, and cost break down, for something like a button up shirt.

Can‘t really speak to Drakes manufacturing costs. But I can speak more generally about cost of materials, as I have some experience with that.

Obviously, almost all of the cost of materials will be sunk into fabrics. But less obvious is that fabric can be near if not the most expensive part of production in total, trumping cost of labor even in places like England and the U.S.. This is true even for major producers buying fabric at wholesale prices, and it is also true for smaller time bespoke shirt makers, like CEGO or Beckenstein’s. Especially for smaller scale producers, those buying a few bolts at a time (50 yards per bolt = ~25 shirts) from mills like Thomas Mason, fabric costs can run quite high. When your base price is anywhere from $225 (CEGO but 5 shirt minimum) to $350+ per shirt (Beckenstein’s, but you have to purchase fabric separately from them iirc), a lot is being sunk into fabric costs.

Drakes often uses exceptional fabric for their button downs. No doubt they are sourcing from top tier mills. Even though they are producing at scale, one would still expect fabric to be a major part of the production costs, which, at least in part, justifies the high price tag.

Cue my surprise when browsing their madras shirts: https://us.drakes.com/products/navy-white-and-yellow-madras-check-cotton-mandarin-collar-popover-shirt?view=sl-CD47D8E3

This fabric is exceptional. I know because I made a shirt with the exact same fabric two summers ago. It’s hands down some of the best madras I’ve come across. And Ive been fortunate to get it in small yardage direct from the mill in India.

Would you like to know how much I, a part-time shirt maker who sources fabrics for every order individually (2-2.5 yards per shirt), pays for this top of the line madras? $5 per yard = $10 per shirt. For context, this is very inexpensive; part of the in-expense being place of manufacture, I imagine; but I’ve definitely not encountered other Indian made madras anywhere near this inexpensive.

Absolutely no shade on Drakes, their cost, or their choice of fabric. They are making in England (high production costs), have storefronts, are shipping worldwide, have extensive marketing, etc. etc., and I do think a good portion of the price reflects real quality…the cost isn’t just hype. And again, this is great fabric by any metric.

I do find it an interesting glimpse behind the curtains, though, and thought others might find it equally interesting.