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Browse all Drake's jackets & outerwear →Indigo Rinse Denim Five-Pocket Chore Jacket
The verdict
Fit
Chore jackets sit loose and roomy by design; Drake's versions are likely cut fuller through the body and shoulders. Expect a relaxed, utilitarian drape.
Quality
Drake's denim pieces are built for longevity—expect robust seaming and substantial fabric typical of the brand's construction standard.
Is the price fair?
At 495 GBP, this is luxury pricing for a denim chore jacket. The cost reflects British manufacture and Drake's label prestige, not necessarily functional superiority over mass-market alternatives.
Best for
Heritage-conscious buyers and those who prioritize brand lineage and British production over raw practicality.
Care
Raw denim chore jackets benefit from occasional brushing to maintain nap and minimal washing to preserve indigo depth.
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