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Navy Cotton-Hemp Denim Camp Collar Work Shirt

Name: Drake's Navy Cotton-Hemp Denim Camp Collar Work Shirt
Brand: Drake's
SKU: drakes-navy-cotton-hemp-denim-camp-collar-work-shirt
Price: 275 GBP

Button-Ups

£275

The verdict

A distinctive camp-collar work shirt for those who want texture and color without flash.

Fit

Camp collar drapes loose through the chest and shoulders; work-shirt cut is forgiving. Hemp-denim typically shrinks slightly on first wash, size up a half size if between.

Quality

Drake's work-shirt construction is reliable: reinforced seams and hardware standard for this tier. Hemp-cotton blend tends toward durability over soft feel, aging well.

Price check

At GBP 275, this is mid-premium for a heritage cotton-blend work shirt; fair for Drake's quality and the cotton-hemp blend rather than commodity cotton.

Best for

Someone seeking a casual layering piece with character that reads tasteful rather than trendy.

Care

Hemp-cotton blends hold color well but can stiffen slightly; warm wash and air dry preserve the hand.

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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