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Browse all Drake's jeans →Ecru 13.2oz Denim Five-Pocket Jeans
The verdict
Fit
Five-pocket in a natural ecru that softens with wear; mid-weight fabric has modest structure.
Quality
At this price you should expect solid construction without imported mills or exotic finishes.
Is the price fair?
At 245 GBP, positioned lower than Japanese selvedge options but still above mass-market retail.
Best for
Neutral styling on a tighter budget; ecru pairs with almost any top color.
Care
Ecru can yellow slightly; wash cool and avoid bright sunshine when drying.
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)
