
Drake's
Moleskin Utilitarian Jacket
The Drake's Moleskin Utilitarian Jacket is a men's five-pocket workwear-style jacket made in Portugal from pure cotton moleskin, a thick, densely woven fabric with a matte, slightly brushed finish in navy blue. It has a straight, boxy cut with a shirt-style collar, a single-breasted front with three glossy buttons, patch pockets at the chest and lower front, plain stitched sleeve cuffs and a straight hem. It functions as a lightweight unlined outer layer worn over shirts for everyday casual and smart-casual use.
- Color
- navy blue
- Material
- Pure cotton moleskin
- Gender
- male
- Style
- utilitarian, classic, heritage, minimal, regular-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Color
Specifications
Navy blue moleskin workwear jacket with a straight fit and utilitarian five-pocket styling.
Pure cotton moleskin, straight fit, shirt collar, glossy buttons, patch pockets, beveled hem, made in Portugal.
- Color
- navy blue · blue
- Material
- Pure cotton moleskin
- Style
- utilitarian, classic, heritage, minimal, regular-fit
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, work, weekend
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Additional Attributes
- five-pocket workwear jacket design
- crafted from thick pure cotton moleskin
- navy blue tone
- straight fit
- shirt collar
- glossy buttons
- patch pockets
- beveled hem
- made in Portugal
- Drake's iconic workwear silhouette
- understated elegant finish
- versatile wardrobe essential
Product Insights
Moleskin Utilitarian Jacket 100% cotton moleskin Straight, boxy fit with a short hip length Wind-resistant, warm, and breathable Limited water resistance and no cuff buttons
Verified claims
- material
- 100% cotton moleskin
- fit
- Straight, boxy fit with a short hip length
- sizing
- Sizes 38–44 in even steps
- color
- Indigo only
- collar
- Shirt-style collar
- buttons
- Glossy dark buttons, three on the front
- pockets
- Patch pockets, including chest and lower
- hem
- Beveled hem
- construction
- Topstitched seams, single-piece back panel, plain cuffs
- origin
- Made in Portugal
- fabric_performance
- Wind-resistant, warm, and breathable
- durability
- Strong, durable, and patchable
- care
- Machine wash, no bleach, no tumble dry, no professional cleaning, iron with or without steam
- styling
- Versatile, understated layering piece
- use_cases
- Ideal for transitional weather and layering
- tradeoffs
- Limited water resistance and no cuff buttons
- value
- Premium price for heritage craftsmanship and materials
- comparison
- Refined take on the traditional chore jacket
Product record
- Title
- Moleskin Utilitarian Jacket
- Brand
- Drake's
- Price
- 995 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
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A sturdy workwear jacket for physical jobs
Drake's makes its iconic five-pocket workwear jacket in thick cotton moleskin, in a navy blue tone. In the bleu de travail tradition, this style of jacket was made from hardy cotton like moleskin to withstand the tough demands of physical jobs, worn loose as a protective layer over other clothes. Patch pockets give you spots to keep small tools and loose parts on hand.[1,2]
Versatile Everyday Style
The Moleskin Utilitarian Jacket is an essential piece for the modern man's wardrobe due to its remarkable versatility and understated elegance. It offers a stylish and adaptable look that complements various everyday outfits.[2]
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a single-breasted navy jacket with a stand collar, visible topstitching, three front buttons, and two patch pockets; worn open over a white shirt.
- CollarStand-style collar with visible top edge turned up; collar points sit away from the neck and show the same fabric and topstitching as the body.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.03 · w 0.25 · h 0.18 (high) - Front button placketSingle-breasted front with a visible left-side placket and three large round buttons sewn on the left placket; the jacket is worn open exposing the shirt beneath.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.14 · w 0.12 · h 0.48 (high) - Chest pocketPatch chest pocket on the left side (wearer perspective) with a rectangular shape and visible topstitching around the edges.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.12 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Lower pocketLower patch pocket on the right front (wearer perspective) with a horizontal opening and visible topstitching; the model's right hand is partially inside or resting at the pocket opening.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.32 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric and finishThick woven fabric with a matte finish and visible seam and topstitch lines along the front panels, collar, and pocket edges.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.05 · w 0.70 · h 0.55 (medium) - Sleeve cuffPlain sleeve hem with a straight cut cuff; white shirt cuff is visible peeking out from the sleeve on the model's left wrist.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.61 · w 0.20 · h 0.17 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model cropped mid-thigh showing the jacket on the upper body; neutral light gray gradient background, soft even lighting with minimal shadows, and casual pose with one hand in pocket and the other relaxed.
- Shot compositionVertical studio crop showing the model from head to mid-thigh with the jacket as the focal point; model is angled slightly to viewer left.
- Model poseModel's right hand is placed in the jacket pocket while left arm hangs down; torso turned slightly away from camera.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.52 · w 0.42 · h 0.46 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral light gray gradient background with soft, even studio lighting producing minimal harsh shadows and a subtle highlight on the jacket's shoulder.
- Additional garments visibleWhite button-up shirt and light blue denim jeans are worn under and with the jacket and are visible in the image.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.22 · w 0.28 · h 0.42 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.54 · w 0.52 · h 0.44 (high)
Colors
navy blue· jacket bodydark brown· buttons- CollarStand-style collar with visible top edge turned up; collar points sit away from the neck and show the same fabric and topstitching as the body.
- 02

Product
Front-facing navy workwear-style jacket with visible collar, three front buttons, a chest patch pocket on the left side, and lower front pockets; worn open over a white shirt.
- Overall shapeBoxy straight-cut jacket with a short hip length and long sleeves; the hem falls near the top of the hips.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.06 · w 0.60 · h 0.46 (high) - CollarFolded pointed shirt-style collar with visible topstitching along the edges.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.04 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high) - Front buttonsThree vertically arranged dark glossy round buttons visible on the right front placket; the jacket is worn open revealing the shirt beneath.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.15 · w 0.10 · h 0.40 (high) - Chest pocketSingle rectangular patch pocket on the left chest (viewer right) with visible topstitching around the edges.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.10 · w 0.18 · h 0.17 (high) - Lower front pocketsLower front patch pocket opening visible on the right side (viewer left); the model's left hand is inserted into the opposite pocket causing a slight pull and natural drape.
2 regions
x 0.42 · y 0.32 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.62 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (medium) - Material textureMatte, slightly brushed twill-like surface with visible stitch lines suggesting a medium-weight woven fabric.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.10 · w 0.50 · h 0.40 (medium) - Cuff detailSimple folded hem at sleeve cuffs with a narrow stitched edge; no visible cuff buttons or fasteners.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.22 · w 0.14 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model wearing the jacket; neutral light-to-dark gray gradient background, full body crop from just above the head to the shoes, soft even lighting and subtle floor shadow.
- Model and poseMale model standing three-quarter front with left hand in jacket pocket and right arm relaxed at side; jacket worn open over a white shirt and blue jeans.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.00 · w 0.84 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundEven neutral gray-to-white gradient background with no props or visible seams.
- Crop and framingImage cropped slightly above the model's head and includes full legs and shoes; slight shadow visible on the floor beneath feet.
Colors
navy blue· jacket bodydark brown black· buttons- Overall shapeBoxy straight-cut jacket with a short hip length and long sleeves; the hem falls near the top of the hips.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve moleskin-style jacket in a solid deep blue with a straight hem, shirt-style collar, visible topstitching along sleeve and shoulder seams, and simple cuffs.
- Back panelFull rear body panel of the jacket is a single unbroken piece of fabric with a smooth moleskin-like texture and no visible back yoke or center seam.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.88 · h 0.72 (high) - CollarShirt-style collar with a visible stitched edge that sits flat against the upper back.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.02 · w 0.24 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve seams and topstitchingVisible double or reinforced topstitching runs along the shoulder seam and down the outer length of each sleeve, emphasized by a slightly raised stitch line.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.70 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.70 (high) - Sleeve construction and cuffsLong straight sleeves ending in simple stitched cuffs without visible buttons or closures; inner white shirt cuff is visible at the left wrist.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.72 · w 0.28 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.72 · w 0.28 · h 0.24 (high) - HemStraight hem with a visible stitched fold; hem falls slightly below the waistline and covers the top of the jeans back pockets.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.78 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric appearanceOpaque, densely woven fabric with a matte, slightly brushed surface consistent with moleskin or heavy cotton.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.88 · h 0.72 (high)
Other
Model wearing the jacket is shown from the rear against a neutral light gray gradient background; lower-body denim jeans and the model's hands are visible at the bottom of the frame. Even soft lighting produces mild shadowing and a slight sheen on raised stitch lines.
- Model and stylingMale model shows the jacket on the body; a white T-shirt is visible at the neck and left wrist, and blue denim jeans are visible from the hips down.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.80 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.72 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Background and lightingEven, studio-style lighting with a smooth light gray gradient background and soft shadows under the jacket hem and arms.
- Image cropping and viewImage is cropped to show the model from the upper neck to the mid-thigh, focusing on the rear of the jacket.
Colors
deep navy blue· main body#3C3E71- Back panelFull rear body panel of the jacket is a single unbroken piece of fabric with a smooth moleskin-like texture and no visible back yoke or center seam.
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4630053 | Moleskin Utilitarian Jacket - Indigo - 38 | CA$995.00 | Yes |
| 4630054 | Moleskin Utilitarian Jacket - Indigo - 40 | CA$995.00 | Yes |
| 4630055 | Moleskin Utilitarian Jacket - Indigo - 42 | CA$995.00 | Yes |
| 4630056 | Moleskin Utilitarian Jacket - Indigo - 44 | CA$995.00 | Yes |