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Browse all Drake's jackets & outerwear →Olive Cotton Duck Canvas Five-Pocket Chore Jacket
The verdict
Fit
Generous, utilitarian fit through the shoulders and sleeves; meant for layering and movement. Heavy canvas holds its shape well and resists slouching. Size true to fit comfortably over a t-shirt or light sweater.
Quality
Cotton duck is work-grade fabric that softens over time and develops character through wear. Drake's seaming and hardware are reinforced throughout. This is not a delicate garment; it's built to withstand heavy use.
Is the price fair?
Mid-premium pricing is appropriate for quality canvas construction and the Drake's name. Olive is a neutral-enough tone to earn its premium over basic colours. Strong value for a jacket meant to be worn hard.
Best for
Weekend and casual daily wear—errands, outdoor activities, layering—where durability and a relaxed aesthetic are the priority.
Care
Machine wash warm, tumble-dry low. Canvas stiffens initially; wear and repeated washing soften it gradually. Avoid bleach to preserve colour.
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