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Black Wool Donkey Jacket

Name: Drake's Black Wool Donkey Jacket
Brand: Drake's
SKU: drakes-black-wool-donkey-jacket
Price: 795 GBP

Jackets & Outerwear

£795

The verdict

A heritage black donkey jacket in wool; genuine utility piece if you value the style and construction over technical performance.

Fit

Donkey jackets run relaxed and generous through the body and sleeves for heavy layering. True to size for a roomy, workmanlike fit.

Quality

Drake's wool donkey jackets are well-constructed with reinforced seams and durable wool. Black conceals stains and wear well, extending perceived lifespan.

Price check

At £795, this is mid-range for a tailored-heritage donkey jacket. Reasonable pricing for Drake's wool quality and construction standards.

Best for

Shoppers wanting an authentic donkey jacket from a recognized maker for casual wear who appreciate heritage workwear aesthetics.

Care

Wool donkey jackets should be dry cleaned sparingly; brush nap periodically and store in a breathable garment bag away from light.

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What owners report about Drake's jackets & outerwear

Owners and menswear reviewers treat Drake's jackets — the five-pocket chore jackets and Games blazers especially — as well-made, fabric-led pieces, and an editorial comparison of luxury chore coats found the label's range of cloths, sizes and availability consistently stronger than its peers, with fabric-specific details like snap cuffs on suede versions and rivet buttons on denim ones. The cut runs relaxed by design: forum owners describe Games blazers as slouchy and slightly oversized, with sleeves that frequently need shortening. Pricing draws pushback — commenters on a corduroy Games blazer review argued the fit would have to be perfect to justify the outlay on a casual jacket.

Strengths: Reviewers credit the line's breadth of fabrics and its relaxed casual-tailoring cut, executed with detailing matched to each cloth.
Watch out for: Owners report erratic sizing between styles, sleeves that run long, and prices that even fans say are hard to justify.
Sizing: Fit is intentionally relaxed and inconsistent across styles — one owner fit a 38 Games blazer but needed a 40 in the suede chore jacket — so check each style's own measurements before buying.

About Drake's's jackets & outerwear line as a whole. Sources: Luxury chore coats compared – Permanent Style · Drake's corduroy Mk.I Games Blazer: Review – Permanent Style · How does the fit of this Drake's games blazer look? | Styleforum · The unofficial Drake's London Appreciation Thread | Page 615 | Styleforum