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Browse all Drake's jackets & outerwear →French Blue Cotton Serge Double-Breasted Chore Coat
The verdict
Fit
Double-breasted cut adds visual weight and presence. French blue is a forgiving, seasonally-neutral shade. Expect chore-coat loose cut, suitable for layering; size up if you prefer ease over fitted silhouettes.
Quality
Cotton serge is a workhorse fabric—tight weave, resists wear, develops subtle character over time. Drake's serge construction is careful, with reinforced stress points.
Is the price fair?
GBP 695 is Drake's standard jacket price. Fair value for a robust chore coat from a house with deep workwear tradition; not a bargain, but straightforward positioning.
Best for
Someone seeking a durable, seasonally-neutral chore coat that reads as thoughtful rather than trend-driven and doesn't mind paying for heritage construction.
Care
Wash cool, and line-dry or tumble on gentle; serge tightens slightly with washing and benefits from air circulation.
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