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Browse all Drake's jeans →Stone Wash 14.2oz Japanese Selvedge Denim Five-Pocket Jeans
The verdict
Fit
Shares the high rise that sits above the hips with a roomier thigh and calf tapering gently to the hem, so it wears more like a tailored trouser than a slim jean. Owners report the cut runs slightly large and many size down one, and the higher rise and tighter top block can feel less comfortable than a conventional jean.
Quality
The stone wash brushes the Okayama selvedge with pumice for a softer hand and easier break-in, and reviewers of the washed selvedge pairs single out the softness and drape as a step up over the raw versions.
Is the price fair?
At GBP 325 it is priced as premium denim, and while the washed selvedge earns praise for feel and finishing, some forum buyers consider the line overpriced and worth buying mainly at a discount or when the fit is exact.
Best for
A shopper who wants a smarter, already-softened dark indigo jean they can wear immediately and pair with tailoring.
Care
Wash inside out in cold water and hang to dry so the stone-washed indigo holds its tone and the fabric stays soft.
Grounded in reviewer & owner reports: Robb Recommends: Drake's Selvedge Denim Jeans Are Made for Grown-Ass Men · The unofficial Drake's London Appreciation Thread | Styleforum · Drake's Selvedge Denim Question | Styleforum
What owners report about Drake's jeans
Reviewers describe Drake's jeans as a five-pocket jean cut like a tailored trouser — high rise, room through the thigh and calf, a gentle taper — in Japanese selvedge denim, and one long-term reviewer reports his pair only began to soften and fade at the seams after a half-dozen washes. Owner opinion on value is split: press coverage rates the denim among the better options, while forum owners call the jeans hard to recommend at full price — one thread labels them 'comically overpriced' next to specialist denim at the same money — even as an owner there concedes they are his most comfortable pair. Overall third-party coverage is modest, and one review site cautions that testimonials for the brand are scarce.
- Strengths
- The fit is the draw — a high-rise, trouser-like silhouette with usable slanted front pockets that reviewers say is comfortable from the first wear.
- Watch out for
- Value is the recurring objection: forum owners argue the denim itself doesn't justify full retail and suggest waiting for a discount, and the generous cut means many buyers need to size down.
- Sizing
- Owner reports say the jeans run big, and buyers commonly go down one size from their usual trouser size.
About Drake's's jeans line as a whole. Sources: Robb Recommends: Drake's Selvedge Denim Jeans Are Made for Grown-Ass Men (Robb Report via Yahoo) · Drake's Selvedge Denim Question | Styleforum · The unofficial Drake's London Appreciation Thread | Styleforum · Drake's Clothing Review - Must Read This Before Buying (Honest Brand Reviews)
