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Red and Tan Block Stripe Knitted Rugby Shirt

Name: Drake's Red and Tan Block Stripe Knitted Rugby Shirt
Brand: Drake's
SKU: drakes-red-and-tan-block-stripe-knitted-rugby-shirt
Price: 445 GBP

Polos

£445

The verdict

Red and tan knitted rugby at £445; premium tier pricing with a warm color combo that reads as more wearable than pink-olive.

Fit

Knitted construction with structured fit. Red and tan together are striking but slightly more traditional than pink-olive.

Quality

Same knitted rugby quality as other £445 variants. Red may show wear patterns faster than tan.

Price check

At £445, the investment is knitted finishing and color presence. Red-tan is a warmer, less controversial color choice than pink-olive.

Best for

Someone ready to invest in Drake's best rugby who wants warmth and color without maximum style risk.

Care

Hand-wash in cool water; red may release color initially. Lay flat to dry.

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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)