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Browse all Drake's jackets & outerwear →Ecru Selvedge Denim Five-Pocket Chore Jacket
The verdict
Fit
Chore jacket fit is roomy and comfortable—designed for layering and utility, not shaping. Selvedge denim is sturdy and resists stretching. Size true to fit easily over layers without excess fabric.
Quality
Selvedge denim is heavier and more durable than standard denim, with a finished edge that resists fraying. Ecru (natural/undyed cotton) is prone to yellowing and shows staining easily, but it mellows beautifully with wear if you accept the patina.
Is the price fair?
Mid-premium pricing reflects the selvedge quality and heritage brand. Ecru is a novelty choice that adds a small colour premium; it's fair value if you're comfortable with visible wear patterns and staining.
Best for
Warm seasons and casual wear where a light-coloured denim jacket reads as both relaxed and distinctive—more character-forward than navy or black alternatives.
Care
Wash cold, inside-out, with mild detergent to prevent yellowing. Ecru denim shows wear and dirt; spot-clean between washes when possible.
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