Drake’s is a British luxury accessories and menswear brand founded in 1977 by Michael Drake, Jeremy Hull, and Isabel Dickson — three former Aquascutum employees — in London. Beginning as a maker of scarves, and soon expanding into high-quality ties and pocket squares, Drake’s has become one of the most respected names in English accessories and ready-to-wear menswear, known for the quality of its fabrics, the precision of its construction, and an aesthetic that sits firmly within the Savile Row-adjacent tradition of British elegance without being formally tailored.
Key Facts
- Founded: 1977
- Founder: Michael Drake
- Headquarters: London, UK
- Industry: Luxury Menswear, Accessories
History and Evolution
Drake’s built its reputation through its printed silk ties and woven accessories — made in England with fabrics sourced from Italy and the UK — before expanding into a full menswear collection. The brand is known for particularly good knitwear, shirts, and outerwear that reflect the same quality sensibility as its accessories. Drake’s was acquired by Edwin Moore and his business partners in 2010, which accelerated its expansion and international profile.
The brand operates a flagship on Clifford Street in London’s Mayfair, as well as stockists including MR PORTER and select international boutiques. It is frequently cited by the menswear community as one of the most consistent and honest expressions of British quality at a realistic (if premium) price point.
Aesthetic
Drake’s aesthetic is Anglophile but not stuffy — seasonal fabrics and patterns (chalky stripes, club ties, Liberty prints, madder silks) handled with confidence and an absence of self-consciousness. The brand sits comfortably alongside other “quiet quality” British labels such as Albam, Oliver Spencer, and Sunspel.
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