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Browse all Drake's polos →Ecru Knitted Silk Short-Sleeve Polo Shirt
The verdict
Fit
Drake's polo fit, likely contemporary. Silk knits drape differently than cotton; expect a soft, relaxed silhouette.
Quality
At GBP 345, this is Drake's upper-tier knitwear. Silk knit construction demands precision; expect impeccable seaming and refined finishing.
Is the price fair?
Premium pricing justified by silk content and Drake's reputation. Fair for luxury casual wear; steep for basics comparison.
Best for
Men seeking a luxury casual polo with natural drape and temperature regulation, willing to invest in delicate care.
Care
Hand wash in cool water with silk-specific detergent; lay flat to dry and avoid direct sun to prevent fading.
What owners report about Drake's polos
Drake's polos split into heavyweight piqué cotton styles and knitted cotton-linen styles, and fabric weight is the first thing owners mention: several wear the piqué constantly and count the thick cloth as a plus, while one reviewer found the material so heavy and thick it "almost felt like cotton canvas" and passed on it. The knitted polos get specific praise for fit, cut and collar, though even fans call them extravagantly expensive. One long-term owner reports the piqué's colour faded with frequent wear (revived with a home machine dye), and owners note the distinctive 70s-style collar on the long-sleeve piqué.
- Strengths
- Owners call the piqué polo very well executed and hard-wearing, and praise the fit, cut and collar of the knitted cotton-linen polos.
- Watch out for
- The heavy, thick piqué hand polarizes owners, colour fades with heavy wear, and the knitted polos are repeatedly flagged as extremely expensive even by people who like them.
- Sizing
- One owner who sized down in the knitted polo for a slimmer look concluded the design intent is a boxier, 1950s-style silhouette with longer, fuller sleeves — sizing down works against the cut.
About Drake's's polos line as a whole. Sources: Styleforum — Drake's appreciation thread, p.931 (piqué polo weight) · Styleforum — Drake's appreciation thread, p.507 (long-sleeve piqué owner)