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Thursday, May 16th, 2013

Drake’s New Umbrella Line for Spring Rain Situations

Drake’s of London think smart, preparing for a Spring/Summer that may not be all lazing around in the sunshine. This new range of umbrellas, fancy umbrellas we should say, are handmade in England and feature hazel handles, polyester canopies and steel…

Il Bussetto for Drake’s of London – Leather Coin Holder Collection

More coin holders to add to our list. Drake’s do right by bringing in Il Bussetto, the kings of the curved coin holder. Fine Italian leather is soaked then moulded around wooden blocks to make this satisfying shape that sits…

Drake’s of London for Fred Perry Blank Canvas

Paisley fans step forward. A clever collaborative project from Fred Perry and Drake’s of London for Blank Canvas. All over classic pattern shirts, polos with a peek of swirl, patch pocket button downs as well as scarves and shoes, all…

Monocle Launch Lobby shop at Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill

Monocle open their first Lobby shop, sitting in the grand surrounds of the Hyatt Regency in London. The magazine has always sold itself as an international travel publication of the luxury variety; fancy pants luggage, fantasy locations and various other…

Drake’s Military ‘Wet Pack’ Wash Kit

Drake’s London throw their hat in the Toiletry Bag ring with this rolled military ‘wet pack’ based on the early 20th century British Army Officers model. This one is for those with lots of fiddly items to carry with its…

Buyer’s Guide – Six Smart Ties

A short guide to our top six ties. Neckwear has taken a beaten in the past few years – Off duty sportsmen and their wide clown knots, the bowtie taken to all sorts of foolish places, ties so skinny you could…

Drake’s – Fall Winter 2012 Lookbook

Drake’s showcase some smart Fall Winter 2012 styles for the colder months. The brand have taken inspiration from classic Savile Row tailoring and 1950′s Britain, dandy in some places, traditional in others. In the search for quality ties are, as…

It’s Nice That – Drake’s – The Making of a Tie

For this one filmmaker Jai Rafferty brings together two of our favourites, arts journal It’s Nice That and London accessory brand Drake’s. Stopping by their East London premises, owner Michael Hill shows us around the relatively small scale operation, as we…

Buyer’s Guide: 5 Light Summer Scarves

Light, cotton scarves can be dangerous territory for guys. You don’t want to get into a situation where you’ve tied it round your neck, gone out, caught yourself in the mirror and realised you look like your nana. The key…

Drake’s – Online Custom Made Necktie Service

More tie business today. Drake’s of London offer a new online bespoke service for those who like their neckwear just so. Having offered the same in-store the wider world will now have access to this personalised set up. They explain…

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Thursday, May 16th, 2013

Drake’s New Umbrella Line for Spring Rain Situations

Tuesday, March 12th, 2013

Il Bussetto for Drake’s of London – Leather Coin Holder Collection

Monday, November 19th, 2012

Drake’s of London for Fred Perry Blank Canvas

Tuesday, October 9th, 2012

Monocle Launch Lobby shop at Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill

Monday, September 24th, 2012

Drake’s Military ‘Wet Pack’ Wash Kit

Friday, August 10th, 2012

Buyer’s Guide – Six Smart Ties

Tuesday, July 24th, 2012

Drake’s – Fall Winter 2012 Lookbook

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012

It’s Nice That – Drake’s – The Making of a Tie

Tuesday, June 5th, 2012

Buyer’s Guide: 5 Light Summer Scarves

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

Drake’s – Online Custom Made Necktie Service