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The verdict
Fit
Artist vests sit closer to the body than chore jackets, with a more defined armhole. Expect a fitted cut; Drake's patterns tend toward a trim silhouette. Size true unless you layer heavily underneath.
Quality
Unpadded cotton construction means this is a summer or indoor layer only. Stitching and finish are premium, but the garment lacks loft or warmth.
Is the price fair?
£495 for an unpadded cotton vest is design-led pricing; similar tailored cuts from mainstream menswear cost £150–£250.
Best for
Collectors of Drake's pieces and layering minimalists who want a structured cotton shell in neutral navy.
Care
Wash cool and line-dry; cotton vests shrink if tumbled.
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