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Browse all Drake's jeans →Indigo Rinse 14.2oz Japanese Selvedge Denim Five-Pocket Jeans
The verdict
Fit
Cut with a high rise that sits above the hips and leaves more room than usual through the thigh and calf before a gentle taper, so it reads closer to a tailored trouser than a slim jean. Forum owners note it runs a touch large and often size down one, and one caution is that the mid-to-high rise and tighter top block can make it less comfortable than a standard jean.
Quality
Reviewers describe the Okayama selvedge cloth as weighty, hearty and comfortable at once, and note that after roughly half a dozen washes it starts to soften and fade around the seams for a lived-in look.
Is the price fair?
At GBP 325 this sits firmly in premium denim territory, and while the Japanese selvedge and finishing are praised as worth investing in, some forum buyers still call the line steep and suggest waiting for a discount unless the fit is right.
Best for
A shopper building a raw-to-worn dark indigo jean they can dress up with tailoring and are willing to break in over time.
Care
Wash sparingly and inside out in cold water to preserve the deep indigo and let the fades develop gradually around the seams.
Grounded in reviewer & owner reports: Robb Recommends: Drake's Selvedge Denim Jeans Are Made for Grown-Ass Men · The unofficial Drake's London Appreciation Thread | Styleforum · Drake's Selvedge Denim Question | Styleforum
What owners report about Drake's jeans
Reviewers describe Drake's jeans as a five-pocket jean cut like a tailored trouser — high rise, room through the thigh and calf, a gentle taper — in Japanese selvedge denim, and one long-term reviewer reports his pair only began to soften and fade at the seams after a half-dozen washes. Owner opinion on value is split: press coverage rates the denim among the better options, while forum owners call the jeans hard to recommend at full price — one thread labels them 'comically overpriced' next to specialist denim at the same money — even as an owner there concedes they are his most comfortable pair. Overall third-party coverage is modest, and one review site cautions that testimonials for the brand are scarce.
- Strengths
- The fit is the draw — a high-rise, trouser-like silhouette with usable slanted front pockets that reviewers say is comfortable from the first wear.
- Watch out for
- Value is the recurring objection: forum owners argue the denim itself doesn't justify full retail and suggest waiting for a discount, and the generous cut means many buyers need to size down.
- Sizing
- Owner reports say the jeans run big, and buyers commonly go down one size from their usual trouser size.
About Drake's's jeans line as a whole. Sources: Robb Recommends: Drake's Selvedge Denim Jeans Are Made for Grown-Ass Men (Robb Report via Yahoo) · Drake's Selvedge Denim Question | Styleforum · The unofficial Drake's London Appreciation Thread | Styleforum · Drake's Clothing Review - Must Read This Before Buying (Honest Brand Reviews)
