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Brown Check Linen Mandarin Collar Popover Shirt

Name: Drake's Brown Check Linen Mandarin Collar Popover Shirt
Brand: Drake's
SKU: drakes-brown-check-linen-mandarin-collar-popover-shirt
Price: 275 GBP

Button-Ups

£275

The verdict

Checked linen popover with mandarin collar at mid-premium price; strong choice if you like mandarin collars and want summer linen styling.

Fit

Mandarin collar sits high and relaxed, typical of casual summer wear. Linen naturally wrinkles; expect a fluid, intentionally relaxed fit.

Quality

Check pattern on linen at this price should maintain definition through seasonal wear. Drake's linen quality should age gracefully, developing character with wear.

Price check

Mid-premium tier for a linen summer piece. Fair value if Drake's linen sourcing and mandarin collar execution justify the cost.

Best for

Casual summer dressers and mandarin-collar enthusiasts seeking a relaxed, pattern-detailed linen piece.

Care

Linen wrinkles dramatically; embrace the aesthetic or press lightly. Wash cool and air-dry to preserve both the check and the linen's natural character.

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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