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Green and Burgundy Madras Check Cotton Button-Down Shirt

Name: Drake's Green and Burgundy Madras Check Cotton Button-Down Shirt
Brand: Drake's
SKU: drakes-green-and-burgundy-madras-check-cotton-button-down-shirt
Price: 275 GBP

Button-Ups

£275

The verdict

Madras check button-down at mid-premium price; good if you like traditional check patterns and Drake's collar construction.

Fit

Button-down collar is structured and classic. Madras check typically implies a relaxed aesthetic; expect a comfortable fit suitable for both casual and smart-casual wear.

Quality

Madras check cotton at this price should hold pattern alignment through multiple washes. Drake's construction typically ensures durability for seasonal wear.

Price check

Mid-premium tier for a check button-down. Fair value if you value Drake's pattern precision and button-down collar execution.

Best for

Smart-casual dressers and pattern enthusiasts seeking a versatile checked shirt with traditional button-down appeal.

Care

Wash warm; madras check can bleed slightly in early washes, adding to the lived-in aesthetic. Air-dry to preserve the check clarity.

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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