Thurston Bros. - Official Affiliate Thread

[Carrie @ Thurston Bros.]

If I were to order a Dustbowl for my husband as a gift, what would be the best way to make sure I got the fit correct for him? Just order his regular suit jacket size? Or should I surreptitiously measure him?

Usually people order the Dustbowl in their suit size; however, it's best to get someone's height and weight for checks and balances. Give us a call at 206-550-3545 and we'll make sure he not only gets the right size, but the right sleeve and body length as well! We'll also want to make sure that he gets the right hide, color, liner, hardware, and other options to make this a really awesome gift...

 

[Sir Jacket]

Hey, aren't you Yanks getting your Aeros much earlier than us in the UK!? And Aero's British!

(Apologies for "Yanks". I am one, long ago.)

SJ

 

[schitzo]

Hey, aren't you Yanks getting your Aeros much earlier than us in the UK!? And Aero's British!

(Apologies for "Yanks". I am one, long ago.)

SJ

yes, they bloody well are! I've been thinking the same thing myself. I guess, overall they're probably buying much more than us. Still, that aint any kind of consolation for you and me. Hmm, wouldn't it be great if there was a shop like this in London that could fast track orders. 6 months is a long old time and Christ knows how many times I'm gonna change my mind during the wait!

 

[Sir Jacket]

yes, they bloody well are! I've been thinking the same thing myself. I guess, overall they're probably buying much more than us. Still, that aint any kind of consolation for you and me. Hmm, wouldn't it be great if there was a shop like this in London that could fast track orders. 6 months is a long old time and Christ knows how many times I'm gonna change my mind during the wait!

We should stage a sit-in. In our leathers.

 

[jlanderson]

Hey, aren't you Yanks getting your Aeros much earlier than us in the UK!? And Aero's British!

(Apologies for "Yanks". I am one, long ago.)

SJ

I remember that -- in the late, unlamented VAT thread -- Holly said their smallest market, by far, was the UK with the biggest being the U.S., Germany and Japan. I'd be willing to bet that Ken Taurus in Germany, like Thurston Bros. here, has a set number of production slots each month. Other stockists probably have the same arrangement.

But hey, you guys in the UK can take a road trip to Galashiels any time you want, so all's fair!

 

[Dude59]

I don't know how you guys wait so long. I ordered from Insurrection at the beginning of last month for the May production, and I am continuously checking my email and the forums for updates and its only just May 1st. If I am this bad waiting a month or two, there's no way I would make it 4-6 months. As we all know, Americans want what the want, and they want it now.

 

[wdw]

But hey, you guys in the UK can take a road trip to Galashiels any time you want, so all's fair!

The UK wait time is definitely painful, so we need to forward plan. I placed an order recently for an autumn delivery, but at least Aero don't charge you until production, so that gives us months to save up for it. Next month deliveries are just the thing of dreams for us.

 

[Jonst]

Am I the only Brit who, whenever Carrie posts about there being a number of production slots left for a given month, starts shouting at the screen hoping that they aren't all filled, to allow us Brits to edge up the queue a bit! No offence Carrie!

What's needed is a UK Fedora Lounge buying group with 2-3 slots a month.

 

[Sir Jacket]

Am I the only Brit who, whenever Carrie posts about there being a number of production slots left for a given month, starts shouting at the screen hoping that they aren't all filled, to allow us Brits to edge up the queue a bit! No offence Carrie!

What's needed is a UK Fedora Lounge buying group with 2-3 slots a month.

Not a bad idea. I'm sure it will be more than that.

 

[wild_balls]

Am I the only Brit who, whenever Carrie posts about there being a number of production slots left for a given month, starts shouting at the screen hoping that they aren't all filled, to allow us Brits to edge up the queue a bit! No offence Carrie!

What's needed is a UK Fedora Lounge buying group with 2-3 slots a month.

As I seem to be the only SWEDE here, I couldn't agree more, given that I will be included!

 

[jlanderson]

Not a bad idea. I'm sure it will be more than that.

I'm pretty sure Thurston Bros. is exclusive only to the North American market. I'd be willing to bet an Aero jacket on it!

:whistling

 

[ButteMT61]

Quantity matters Limeys lol
Hell, I flew to UK and drive to Galashiels to get mine. Man up and make some effort!

 

[Carrie @ Thurston Bros.]

Hey, aren't you Yanks getting your Aeros much earlier than us in the UK!? And Aero's British!

(Apologies for "Yanks". I am one, long ago.)

SJ

yes, they bloody well are! I've been thinking the same thing myself. I guess, overall they're probably buying much more than us. Still, that aint any kind of consolation for you and me. Hmm, wouldn't it be great if there was a shop like this in London that could fast track orders. 6 months is a long old time and Christ knows how many times I'm gonna change my mind during the wait!

The UK wait time is definitely painful, so we need to forward plan. I placed an order recently for an autumn delivery, but at least Aero don't charge you until production, so that gives us months to save up for it. Next month deliveries are just the thing of dreams for us.

Am I the only Brit who, whenever Carrie posts about there being a number of production slots left for a given month, starts shouting at the screen hoping that they aren't all filled, to allow us Brits to edge up the queue a bit! No offence Carrie!

What's needed is a UK Fedora Lounge buying group with 2-3 slots a month.

As I seem to be the only SWEDE here, I couldn't agree more, given that I will be included!

Every Aero retailer, whether that's the Aero front office, Rocker Speed Shop in France, Riders Room in Germany, Aero Leathers Japan, etc., has a monthly production allotment to serve their region's customer base. For North America, Insurrection/Thurston Bros. works to get their Aero customers custom orders in an expeditious fashion (1-2 months), fit guarantee, repair/alteration/warranty services, and customs brokering!

 

[Sir Jacket]

Every Aero retailer, whether that's the Aero front office, Rocker Speed Shop in France, Riders Room in Germany, Aero Leathers Japan, etc., has a monthly production allotment to serve their region's customer base. For North America, Insurrection/Thurston Bros. works to get their Aero customers custom orders in an expeditious fashion (1-2 months), fit guarantee, repair/alteration/warranty services, and customs brokering!

I want to start a Brixton production allotment so I can receive my latest Aero in expeditious fashion. (Wink!) SJ

 

[Carrie @ Thurston Bros.]

Vanson Model B, Competition Weight leather, chrome-tanned with hand-waxed finish

Here's the Vanson Model B in an incredible brown. Really beautiful color!

 

[Cooperson]

Love that brown one!

 

[Seb Lucas]

Nice Vanson - especially in brown, but I can never get used to that bloody great seam running right down its back.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Nice Vanson - especially in brown, but I can never get used to that bloody great seam running right down its back.

That's what I was going to say,Seb.
Thankfully my Enfield doesn't have it.
HD

 

[Carrie @ Thurston Bros.]

...I can never get used to that bloody great seam running right down its back.

That's what I was going to say,Seb.
Thankfully my Enfield doesn't have it.
HD

Split back on this one, too...how ya like it now...?

 

[Boyo]

Split back on this one, too...how ya like it now...?

What jacket?