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Browse all Drake's jackets & outerwear →Bleach Wash Denim Work Jacket
The verdict
Fit
Work jacket cut is looser and roomier through the shoulders and arms than a tailored blazer—expect comfort over shape. Denim holds its size well; size to fit comfortably over a t-shirt.
Quality
Drake's denim work jackets are sturdy everyday pieces, but bleach-wash denims fade faster than raw or indigo stock. Stitching and hardware should be durable, but the fabric itself will show wear within a season or two of heavy use.
Is the price fair?
Mid-premium pricing is fair for a heritage-brand work jacket with solid construction, though the bleach wash trades longevity for style. Better value than the dress jackets but still a splurge for a faded workwear aesthetic.
Best for
Casual layering over t-shirts and basics for everyday wear; suits a laid-back wardrobe where visible fading and patina are welcome.
Care
Wash cold, inside-out, to slow fading. Denim mellows with wear; expect significant color loss in the first 5–10 washes.
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