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White Linen Mandarin Collar Shirt

Name: Drake's White Linen Mandarin Collar Shirt
Brand: Drake's
SKU: drakes-white-linen-mandarin-collar-shirt
Price: 275 GBP

Button-Ups

£275

The verdict

Linen softens the formality of mandarin collar; white keeps it smart without constraint.

Fit

Linen wrinkles naturally; mandarin collar frames the neck neatly. Fit is close enough for dressing up but comfortable enough for casual wear.

Quality

Drake's uses quality linen that softens with washing rather than getting brittle. Seams are finished well; expected longevity is years of regular wear.

Price check

GBP 275 for a linen mandarin shirt is fair for the fiber and the stitching standard—mid-premium positioning reflects linen's durability.

Best for

Warm weather and relaxed social wear; transitions easily from casual to slightly dressed-up contexts.

Care

Linen wrinkles are part of its charm; cold wash, shape-dry, and minimal ironing preserve the relaxed hand.

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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