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Browse all Drake's button-ups →Forest Green Linen Spread Collar Shirt
The verdict
Fit
Spread collar suggests a generous cut typical of Drake's casual shirtmaking. Linen relaxes with wear, so expect a slightly looser, more draping fit than cotton.
Quality
Drake's reputation rests on precise construction and generous cloth. Linen wrinkles by design; the durability depends on weave quality, which at this price you should expect to be high.
Is the price fair?
£225 for a linen spread-collar shirt from an established British shirtmaker reflects fair premium pricing. The cost reflects heritage and craft rather than exotic fabrics.
Best for
Warm-weather wear for someone who wants a recognizable heritage brand and doesn't mind linen's natural texture.
Care
Linen softens and wrinkles with every wash; iron damp or wear the wrinkles as part of the aesthetic.
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
