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Browse all Drake's jackets & outerwear →Brown Cotton-Linen Double-Breasted Chore Coat
The verdict
Fit
Double-breasted cut adds visual presence and width. Brown reads warm and approachable. Expect loose chore-coat cut; size to your normal without overthinking layering.
Quality
Cotton-linen blends soften with wear while maintaining structure. Drake's finish work on chore coats is thorough, with reinforced pockets and seams.
Is the price fair?
GBP 695 reflects Drake's standard positioning. Fair value for a thoughtful chore coat in a welcoming color from a house with chore-coat heritage.
Best for
A dresser building a utility wardrobe who wants brown warmth in a double-breasted format and accepts full heritage-house pricing.
Care
Wash cool and line-dry or tumble gently; the cotton-linen blend is forgiving and softens in character over time.
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