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Browse all Drake's button-ups →Washed Navy Linen Spread Collar Shirt
The verdict
Fit
Linen wrinkles naturally and inherently has a relaxed drape. Spread collar reads open and casual. Washed linen softens straight out of the box—expect zero structure.
Quality
Linen is durable and breathes exceptionally in heat. Washed linen trades crispness for comfort. Drake's linen construction is sound, though the fiber itself defines the soft aesthetic.
Is the price fair?
£225 for a linen casual shirt is mid-to-premium for the category. Fair value if you wear it frequently in warm weather.
Best for
Warm-weather casual wearers who prioritize breathability and don't mind wrinkles, or frequent travelers to hot climates.
Care
Linen wrinkles by design; wash in cool water, hang dry, and expect—even embrace—creasing as part of the fabric's character.
What owners report about Drake's button-ups
Owners rate the oxford cloth very highly — a four-shirt comparison review called it the softest tested and said it stayed soft after repeated washing — and the lined-but-unfused collar draws praise for its natural roll, though wearers note the roll varies shirt to shirt because they are handmade. Recurring complaints are practical rather than about quality: the cut is slim with high armholes, which one reviewer found uncomfortable next to roomier fits, and forum posters report the published size chart doesn't match delivered shirts because measurements are taken before washing. Posters who own several oxfords also report the fabric weight is not consistent across the range.
- Strengths
- Soft oxford cloth that holds up through washing and an unfused collar with a natural roll, made in the brand's own UK factory.
- Watch out for
- A slim cut with high armholes, size-chart measurements owners say overstate the delivered (washed) shirt, and fabric weight that varies between shirts — all at a top-of-category price.
- Sizing
- Forum posters report delivered shirts measure smaller than the online size chart (the brand takes measurements pre-wash), so go by actual garment measurements and consider sizing up if between sizes or broad-shouldered.
About Drake's's button-ups line as a whole. Sources: The Best Oxford Cloth Button Down Shirt — Typical Contents · Drake's Debuts Ultra-Premium, Unfused Oxford With Third Button — Ivy Style · The unofficial Drake's London Appreciation Thread (p.433) — Styleforum
