Instead of resorting to my usual plaid scarves this year, I thought I’d try something different with two new unusual patterned scarves from Drake’s and Nigel Cabourn. Arriving just in time for the lower temperatures, both are nicely knit and it’s easy to get great knots with each.
Left – Drake’s snowflake patterned scarf. [...]
While still soft, these are about as slubby as you can get. The ties also seem a bit heavier than others that I have from Drakes, and despite being on the narrow side you can easily get a great knot out of these without having to resort to something like a double four-in-hand. [...]
Drake’s is now offering a selection of shantung ties for 2011 in regimental patterns. The silk used is very slubby and pairs best with casual jackets (a linen patchpocket sportcoat for example) – just be warned that the width on these are on the narrow side at 7cm. The other SS11 highlights are [...]
Drake’s of London has just put many of its ties on sale for winter – move fast, many are selling out quickly.
Available in a large selection of different colors and patterns. I’m not sure who makes them for Drake’s (the tag says they’re from Scotland, so maybe Begg’s?) but they’re pretty damn nice and are significantly much softer than any blanket from Filson, Pendleton, etc.
J.Crew is also selling the version above if [...]
J.Crew added a few new interesting things to their site last night: a Crescent Down Works jacket, made in the US New Balance 1400 sneakers, and scarves from Drake’s (hopefully they will carry their ties at some point?).
I don’t know what they were thinking with these $350 patchwork chinos of theirs though. They don’t [...]
For the deep pocketed sartorially minded, Drakes just launched a new much needed website along with their selection of fall/winter goods.
Last week, Simon Crompton had a piece in the more superior British GQ on the importance of following the rules of black tie accessories, particularly in what goes around your waist:
One of the problems is that it can be hard to find a good waist covering. Most places will sell cummerbunds (I recommend Drake’s – [...]
Drake’s of London now has some new ties for spring on their site in the raw silk variety, which can be great for adding an interesting texture to your outfit.
The Colonial Collection: Perfect with pristine white, chambray, or pink shirting. The raw silk ties with their distinctive texture of natural slubs, the khaki backgrounds set [...]
From drakes-london.com:
1. There are really only two knots worth considering: the four-in-hand and half-Windsor; and only the four-in-hand for knit ties. Other knots are novelties.
2. The self-loop at the back of the large blade, sometimes called a “keeper” but often merely the makers label, needn’t actually be used in fact to hold the smaller blade, [...]