Drake's

Purveyors of fine silk

Founded in 1977 by Michael Drake, Jeremy Hull and Isabel Dickson, the original Drakes collection was comprised of high-quality men’s scarves. A range of English handmade ties and printed silk handkerchiefs quickly followed, and today Drakes is the largest independent producer of handmade ties in England. Drake’s ties continue to be entirely handmade in the heart of London, created from only the highest quality silks to ensure a unique and personal product.

The Drake’s style, beginning with a refined English discrimination, has evolved with a touch of consummate French chic and a nod to the Italians for their abundant sense of style and colour.

This aesthetic represents a vision of how English style is perceived to be, rather than the reality which today is all too often less inspiring. Over the years the company has won prestigious accolades for design and export achievement, including the Queen's Award for Export and the UK Fashion Export Gold Award for Outstanding Export Achievement.

Michael Hill, formerly Michael Drake’s protégé, now acts as the company’s managing director overseeing the gradual expansion of the Drake’s product portfolio and ensuring Drake’s continues to produce elegant and distinctive designs.

Accessories, from 500HKD / 60USD

Ties, from 1,200HKD / 150USD

From the blog

The blue butcher striped shirt, pictured here in its Liverano guise, is one of those rare things that may actually be even more versatile than a white shirt. Whereas white can be quite stark and formal, the blue butcher stripe in a very pale tone works in both very casual, fun combinations and in more serious contexts as well. 

As for those who guessed the crests and motifs in yesterday’s post  correctly, I award thee with 1 bonus point. If you collect “several” bonus points, you could win a “prize”. 

Bonus points for anyone who recognizes the motif and crest on the ties

Simple yet not simple - Drake’s Untipped Woven Grenadines, a mix of silk and linen. A slightly unusual shade of magenta with a navy base underneath it. And that texture … 

Available at the Drake’s Online Store

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Contact

Hong Kong Store
The Armoury 1
  • +852 2804 6991
  • 307 Pedder Building (3rd Floor) 12 Pedder Street Central, Hong Kong
  • Monday to Saturday; 11am — 8pm Sunday; closed
The Armoury 2
  • +852 2810 4990
  • B62 Landmark Central 15 Queen's Road Central Central, Hong Kong
  • Monday to Friday; 11am — 8pm Sunday;12pm - 6pm
Directions

Our first store is located on the 3rd floor of The Pedder Building at 12 Pedder Street in Central, Hong Kong. It's the classic stone building surrounded by towers of glass and concrete. From the MTR The Armoury 1 is just outside the D-1 exit of the Central MTR station. Come out and turn right.

Our second store is located in the basement of the Landmark Central complex, opposite Gentleman's tonic and down the hall from Gucci and Fuel. From the MTR The Armoury 2 is through the G exit into the Landmark Central basement on the opposite corner of the building.

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