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Navy Antique Linen Games Trousers
The verdict
Fit
Games cut in linen blend; navy reads more formal than earth tones. High rise with full seat; linen hand will wrinkle, especially after washing.
Quality
Linen-cotton antique blend is breathable and meant to soften with wear. Drake's construction is sound, but linen's fragility limits longevity.
Price check
GBP 395 for seasonal linen trousers is expensive. Navy's versatility makes it slightly more practical than tobacco, but the price still reflects brand tax.
Best for
Summer formal events or warm-weather smart wear where linen texture is intentional and expected; occasional wear only.
Care
Linen-cotton wrinkles easily; line dry or expect frequent pressing. Wash gently to avoid weakening the fibers.
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What owners report about Drake's pants
Reviewers describe Drake's trousers as cleanly made in Italy, with neat machine sewing, good hardware and small reinforcement points — a step above high-street make, though only marginally different from comparable trousers at the price. Fit is the recurring topic: rises run high and the cuts differ substantially between styles, with the wider high-waisted models sitting so far up that some owners only wear them with knitwear over the top or find them hard to wear with a tucked-in shirt. Forum owners lean on the side adjusters to dial in the waist, and note the range of fabrics and colours rotates often, so a favourite cloth may not come back.
- Strengths
- Tidy, well-finished Italian construction and characterful fabrics that reviewers rate clearly above high-street make.
- Watch out for
- Style-to-style fit swings are large — the very high-rise wide cuts divide owners — and the fast-rotating range means specific fabrics and colours disappear.
- Sizing
- Rises are high across the range and the wider Games-style cuts fit very differently from the flat-front chinos, so check each style's own measurements and expect to use the side adjusters for waist leeway.
About Drake's's pants line as a whole. Sources: Three RTW trousers compared — Permanent Style · The unofficial Drake's London Appreciation Thread (page 758) — Styleforum
