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Black Cotton Mandarin Collar Shirt

Name: Drake's Black Cotton Mandarin Collar Shirt
Brand: Drake's
SKU: drakes-black-cotton-mandarin-collar-shirt
Price: 275 GBP

Button-Ups

£275

The verdict

Black mandarin collar reads contemporary without flashiness. Reliable quality, straightforward styling.

Fit

Mandarin collar sits crisp against the neck; black cotton can show wrinkles more than lighter shades. Typical Drake's fit is relaxed and true to size.

Quality

Drake's black cotton holds dye well and resists fading. Seaming is consistent; expected durability aligns with repeated wear and washing.

Price check

GBP 275 is fair for a black mandarin shirt of this quality; sits comfortably in the mid-premium segment for casual shirting.

Best for

Layering over basics or worn solo for understated smart-casual looks; works across seasons.

Care

Black cotton can bleed slightly; wash separately or with dark colors, cold water, to preserve depth.

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What owners report about Drake's button-ups

Owners rate the oxford cloth very highly — a four-shirt comparison review called it the softest tested and said it stayed soft after repeated washing — and the lined-but-unfused collar draws praise for its natural roll, though wearers note the roll varies shirt to shirt because they are handmade. Recurring complaints are practical rather than about quality: the cut is slim with high armholes, which one reviewer found uncomfortable next to roomier fits, and forum posters report the published size chart doesn't match delivered shirts because measurements are taken before washing. Posters who own several oxfords also report the fabric weight is not consistent across the range.

Strengths: Soft oxford cloth that holds up through washing and an unfused collar with a natural roll, made in the brand's own UK factory.
Watch out for: A slim cut with high armholes, size-chart measurements owners say overstate the delivered (washed) shirt, and fabric weight that varies between shirts — all at a top-of-category price.
Sizing: Forum posters report delivered shirts measure smaller than the online size chart (the brand takes measurements pre-wash), so go by actual garment measurements and consider sizing up if between sizes or broad-shouldered.

About Drake's's button-ups line as a whole. Sources: The Best Oxford Cloth Button Down Shirt — Typical Contents · Drake's Debuts Ultra-Premium, Unfused Oxford With Third Button — Ivy Style · The unofficial Drake's London Appreciation Thread (p.433) — Styleforum