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Browse all Drake's jackets & outerwear →Bleach Wash Selvedge Denim Five-Pocket Chore Jacket
The verdict
Fit
Utility-focused fit is roomy and comfortable—designed for layering and movement, not shaping. Bleach-washed selvedge drapes easily and softens quickly. Size true to fit comfortably over layers without excess bulk.
Quality
Selvedge denim is heavier and more durable than standard denim, with a finished edge that resists fraying. Bleach-washing softens the fabric immediately and accelerates fading, reducing some of selvedge's longevity advantage. Drake's construction is solid throughout.
Is the price fair?
Mid-premium pricing reflects the selvedge quality and heritage brand. The bleach wash trades raw indigo's slow, character-rich patina for immediate softness—fair value if you prefer pre-broken-in comfort from day one.
Best for
Everyday casual wear where comfort and a relaxed, faded denim aesthetic matter more than the slow patina-building that raw indigo offers.
Care
Wash cold, inside-out, to slow further fading. Selvedge softens quickly even with care; avoid frequent washing to extend the jacket's practical life.
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