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Browse all Drake's polos →Green and White Stripe Cotton Mandarin Collar Rugby Shirt
The verdict
Fit
Mandarin collar sits higher than standard rugby, creating a neater silhouette; body cut remains relaxed and layerable.
Quality
Drake's cotton rugby with collar reinforcement is durable basics; you're paying for the design choice, not exotic materials.
Is the price fair?
At 225 GBP, the mandarin collar justifies a slight premium over crew-neck, though still mid-tier for the brand.
Best for
Someone who wants a structured casual top that reads less traditional; good for warm weather layering.
Care
The mandarin collar needs gentle handling; wash inside-out to protect the stitching and keep the shape crisp.
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)