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Browse all Drake's polos →Primary Vertical Stripe Cotton Rugby Shirt
The verdict
Fit
Standard roomy rugby fit; vertical stripes can elongate the frame slightly compared to horizontal variants.
Quality
Basic cotton rugby quality. The multi-color stripe print is the main detail—expect typical color hold for printed cotton at this tier.
Is the price fair?
At £225, this sits at Drake's core rugby price. You're paying for stripe pattern and brand, not additional finish.
Best for
Someone with an eye for casual pattern who wants a recognizable brand without the premium price points.
Care
Multi-color prints fade gradually with washing; cool water and air-dry help preserve color saturation.
What owners report about Drake's polos
Drake's polos split into heavyweight piqué cotton styles and knitted cotton-linen styles, and fabric weight is the first thing owners mention: several wear the piqué constantly and count the thick cloth as a plus, while one reviewer found the material so heavy and thick it "almost felt like cotton canvas" and passed on it. The knitted polos get specific praise for fit, cut and collar, though even fans call them extravagantly expensive. One long-term owner reports the piqué's colour faded with frequent wear (revived with a home machine dye), and owners note the distinctive 70s-style collar on the long-sleeve piqué.
- Strengths
- Owners call the piqué polo very well executed and hard-wearing, and praise the fit, cut and collar of the knitted cotton-linen polos.
- Watch out for
- The heavy, thick piqué hand polarizes owners, colour fades with heavy wear, and the knitted polos are repeatedly flagged as extremely expensive even by people who like them.
- Sizing
- One owner who sized down in the knitted polo for a slimmer look concluded the design intent is a boxier, 1950s-style silhouette with longer, fuller sleeves — sizing down works against the cut.
About Drake's's polos line as a whole. Sources: Styleforum — Drake's appreciation thread, p.931 (piqué polo weight) · Styleforum — Drake's appreciation thread, p.507 (long-sleeve piqué owner)