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Navy Linen Twill Cuban Shirt

Name: Drake's Navy Linen Twill Cuban Shirt
Brand: Drake's
SKU: drakes-navy-linen-twill-cuban-shirt
Price: 325 GBP

Button-Ups

£325

The verdict

A premium linen-twill Cuban shirt; Drake's uses the heavier textile to justify the step up in price and silhouette confidence.

Fit

Cuban collar with twill texture and navy colour; expect an open, elegant fit with slightly more structure than plain linen. Twill adds subtle ribs that aid drape.

Quality

Linen-twill from Drake's is a considered choice—twill adds durability and reduces excessive wrinkling. This is a step above plain linen in construction complexity.

Price check

The highest price in this batch is justified by the twill weave and Cuban collar detail. At 325 GBP, you're in premium casual territory; Drake's reputation and textile quality support it.

Best for

A discerning wearer who values textile weight, the Cuban collar's subtle formality, and doesn't mind the premium for a standout linen piece.

Care

Linen-twill wrinkles less than plain linen but still benefits from air drying. A light steam press before wearing maintains shape if desired.

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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