Drake’s Mountaineering Collection brings alpine spirit to Savile Row

The quilted jacket arrives in a striking emerald that catches the autumn light, its down fill distinct in puffed panels, the shoulders finished in powder blue nylon. Beneath it, a rugby shirt in horizontal bands of crimson, navy and cream speaks to the utilitarian joy of expedition wear. The proportions are generous, unforced, constructed with the understated confidence of clothing designed for genuine purpose rather than mere appearance.

Drake’s has drawn from old expedition photographs and the particular aesthetic of mountaineering crews to craft this collection, finding in those images something both functional and romantic. The rugby shirt, with its broad horizontal stripes and robust cotton knit, carries the DNA of clothing worn by those who worked in high altitude camps and on climbing routes. The emerald down jacket, paired with pale blue shoulders and nylon trim, transforms the pragmatism of mountaineering into something altogether more elegant.

Paired with sage wool trousers and cognac leather shoes, the pieces speak to a quietly adventurous sensibility. The collection marries the rugged beauty of alpine terrain with the precision of Savile Row craftsmanship, suggesting that the most refined dressing can emerge from the most demanding environments. These are clothes for those who understand that real luxury often wears weathered edges and knows where it has been.

Imagery courtesy of Drake's (@drakesdiary).