J. Crew launches exclusive collaboration with British menswear line Drake’s

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      Before Aubrey Drake Graham inexplicably rebranded Toronto as “the Six”—and the rest of us just rolled with it because the man has the CN Tower tattooed on his body, for God’s sake—there was Drake’s in London.

      Headquartered in the city’s East End, Drake’s has been handcrafting men’s scarves, ties, and pocket squares since 1977. Adorned with playful, colour-packed prints, the luxe pieces—made from high-quality fabrics like silk, wool, and cashmere—have since gained a loyal following of style-savvy men from as far as Paris, Milan, and Tokyo.

      A new collaboration with J. Crew, however, will see the company’s distinct in-house prints grace womenswear for the first time. Launching online and at J. Crew stores today (August 16), the Drake’s for J. Crew collection includes classic button-downs, pajama tops, relaxed pants, ballet flats, and silk scarves, each decorated with mesmerizing riots of pattern that have been dug up from Drake’s archives.

      Fantastical images of tigers, unicorns, and peacocks—all splashed upon vibrant backdrops of indigo, emerald, and baby-pink—feature prominently throughout the 13-piece collection. Printed in Italy, the shades have been remastered for the line and are exclusive to J. Crew.

      The Drake’s for J. Crew collection starts at $78.50 and is now available online and in stores.

      Scroll through the images below to see a few of our favourite pieces from the line.

      Drake's for J. Crew Perfect Shirt in pink Bengal tiger, $259
      Drake's for J. Crew pant in green Bengal tiger, $259
      Drake's for J. Crew Gemma flat in wine lilac multi, $162
      Drake's for J. Crew pajama top in midnight unicorn, $259
      Drake's for J. Crew long silk scarf in peony guava multi, $78.50
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