Our Made in Italy Swimwear
Summer holiday plans may have been thwarted, but a time for beaches and swimming pools will come again. Be prepared.
All posts - SS20
On Wearing White
Not for the faint of heart, certainly, but wearing a white ensemble brings its own style rewards.
Our Japanese Linen Shirts
An easy-breezy spread collar shirt, cut from a Japanese linen in a vivid, summery shade – what could be better for the warm weather?
Time for Tencel
The breezy, lightweight fibre makes an appearance in our High Summer collection – just in time for the warmer weather.
Corduroy in Summer: The Lesser-Spotted Cord Shorts
The lesser-spotted corduroy short is a true marvel of the male wardrobe, and a riposte to those who believe cord is the preserve of winter only.
High Summer 2020 Lookbook
Drake's has always enjoyed a strong connection to Italy. It was one of the first countries to take strongly to our handmade ties more than four decades ago, and today it is the place we rely upon to produce our exquisite tailoring, as well as much of our knitwear, outerwear and casual pieces. It is a source of inspiration, a cherished holiday destination, and home to many of our closest friends.
The Tale of the Jumbo Repp
We tell the story of a quality of silk that's new for us this season, one our shop staff have affectionately nicknamed the 'jumbo repp'.
Surf's Up: The Sunny Appeal of the Surf Breaker Jacket
Leanne Cloudsdale embarks on a sartorial psychic journey to the heart of the brightly-coloured windbreaker, taking in charity shops, surf movies, JFK and The Wonder Years along the way.
On Ventile and Survival
Clothing may sometimes be seen as a frivolous subject, but some fabrics are a matter of life and death. Tony Sylvester dives into Ventile's crucial role in World War II.
