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Snuff Raw Suede Blouson Jacket

Name: Drake's Snuff Raw Suede Blouson Jacket
Brand: Drake's
SKU: drakes-snuff-raw-suede-blouson-jacket
Price: 1495 GBP

Jackets & Outerwear

£1,495

The verdict

Buy if raw suede appeals and you accept the care burden; Drake's executes this well for the price tier.

Fit

Blouson fit suggests a slightly gathered waist with a tapered torso typical of Drake's tailoring. Expect a snug, athletic cut; size up if you prefer ease over silhouette.

Quality

Drake's suede work is solid across their range. At this price you should expect careful edges and dependable stitching, though 1495 GBP reflects Drake's brand positioning more than exceptional durability.

Price check

Mid-premium for a suede blouson. Fair if you value Drake's design language and construction standards; steep if you view suede jackets as utility wear.

Best for

Someone who wears raw suede intentionally and doesn't mind evolving patina and scuffs.

Care

Raw suede requires regular brushing and professional cleaning; protect against moisture and salt from day one.

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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