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Browse all Drake's button-ups →Navy and Ecru Oxford Weave Silk Tipped Tie
The verdict
Fit
Drake's ties are traditionally proportioned with a standard knot point and generous length. Silk-tipped construction adds subtle sheen and texture; the oxford weave is structured, not floppy.
Quality
Silk tips on an oxford weave base provide durability with a refined finish. Drake's tie construction is known for holding knots well and resisting shine.
Is the price fair?
At £175 for a silk-tipped oxford tie, the price is fair for a reputable British brand. Reasonable for a dress accessory if you wear ties regularly.
Best for
Someone wearing business-casual or formal attire regularly who prefers understated, patterned ties that work across seasons and dress codes.
Care
Dry clean ties infrequently; hang to air between wears to allow fibres to recover. Spot clean small stains if needed.
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
