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Yellow, Red and Blue Madras Check Cotton Button-Down Shirt

Name: Drake's Yellow, Red and Blue Madras Check Cotton Button-Down Shirt
Brand: Drake's
SKU: drakes-yellow-red-and-blue-madras-check-cotton-button-down-shirt
Price: 275 GBP

Button-Ups

£275

The verdict

A bold madras check shirt from Drake's; for those comfortable with colour-blocked prints, it's a solid piece from a maker with proven construction standards.

Fit

Drake's button-down casual shirts have a traditional, relaxed silhouette with a structured collar. Sizing runs consistent with standard menswear; expect a comfortable, not slim, cut.

Quality

Madras cotton from Drake's holds colour well and softens with wear. Construction is robust with reinforced seams; typical of the brand's casual line.

Price check

At £275 for a patterned madras shirt, you are paying for brand heritage and reliable construction rather than technical innovation or rare materials.

Best for

A wearer looking for a confident print shirt that works both casually and in smart-casual settings without calling too much attention.

Care

Expect madras to fade slightly over time and washes; this is part of its charm. Wash separately initially, then with like colours.

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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