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Browse all Drake's jeans →Bleach Wash 14.2oz Japanese Selvedge Denim Five-Pocket Jeans
The verdict
Fit
The cut sits with a slightly higher rise above the hips, with more room than usual through the thigh and calf before a gentle taper to the hem; reviewers describe it as roomy up top rather than slim, so buyers who prefer a fitted leg should be aware it runs fuller.
Quality
The denim is a 14.2oz Japanese selvedge woven in Okayama on a shuttle loom and dyed with natural indigo, with copper rivets and a slanted-pocket detail; owners report it feels substantial yet soft, and one long-term wearer noted seams softening and fading toward a lived-in look after repeated washes.
Is the price fair?
At GBP 325 this is firmly premium for a five-pocket jean, and the price is justified mainly for someone who specifically values the heavier Japanese selvedge fabric and the tailored-trouser proportions rather than baseline denim.
Best for
A shopper who wants a dressier, high-rise jean in genuine Japanese selvedge and is comfortable with a fuller thigh and a lighter, pre-bleached shade.
Care
Wash sparingly and inside-out in cold water to preserve the indigo and the bleach-wash character, and air-dry to limit shrinkage in the heavy cotton.
Grounded in reviewer & owner reports: Bleach Wash 14.2oz Japanese Selvedge Denim Five-Pocket Jeans · Robb Recommends: Drake's Selvedge Denim Jeans Are Made for Grown-Ass Men · The unofficial Drake's London Appreciation Thread | Styleforum
What owners report about Drake's jeans
Reviewers describe Drake's jeans as a five-pocket jean cut like a tailored trouser — high rise, room through the thigh and calf, a gentle taper — in Japanese selvedge denim, and one long-term reviewer reports his pair only began to soften and fade at the seams after a half-dozen washes. Owner opinion on value is split: press coverage rates the denim among the better options, while forum owners call the jeans hard to recommend at full price — one thread labels them 'comically overpriced' next to specialist denim at the same money — even as an owner there concedes they are his most comfortable pair. Overall third-party coverage is modest, and one review site cautions that testimonials for the brand are scarce.
- Strengths
- The fit is the draw — a high-rise, trouser-like silhouette with usable slanted front pockets that reviewers say is comfortable from the first wear.
- Watch out for
- Value is the recurring objection: forum owners argue the denim itself doesn't justify full retail and suggest waiting for a discount, and the generous cut means many buyers need to size down.
- Sizing
- Owner reports say the jeans run big, and buyers commonly go down one size from their usual trouser size.
About Drake's's jeans line as a whole. Sources: Robb Recommends: Drake's Selvedge Denim Jeans Are Made for Grown-Ass Men (Robb Report via Yahoo) · Drake's Selvedge Denim Question | Styleforum · The unofficial Drake's London Appreciation Thread | Styleforum · Drake's Clothing Review - Must Read This Before Buying (Honest Brand Reviews)
