Thurston Bros. - Official Affiliate Thread

[Carrie @ Thurston Bros.]

@Butte, Carrie and anyone else who digs contrast stitching. What do you think is the best colour thread for Cordovan FQHH?

OD Green, Tan, or Light Tan would look great!

Christine (26 years at Aero!!!) and Toni (a very, very talented Heriot-Watt graduate) from Aero have been doing an incredible job on these Sunburst Half Belt jackets with contrast stitching! The jackets are absolutely AMAZING!!!

 

[ButteMT61]

I'd agree with tan or green. Light tan might be too much for the Cordovan, but who knows. Black would look fine, but not really stand out. If you got a jacket to match like shoes/boots, it would be a good look I guess. I like to make jackets more versatile, so cordovan in and of itself for me would not get much use. Not that I don't like it, just doesn't work with what I own.

Those jackets look great.

 

[schitzo]

thanks for these. Since the jacket in question will be a Cropduster, which is an original aero design (and in my opinion totally under-rated also), I reckon I should probably just ask team aero if they think contrast stitching (in particular green) is a good idea or not; and take the advice.

What you're saying Butte, about buying jackets to match the rest of your wardrobe makes perfect sense, but for me with a jacket like this one I'm happy to get in in first and then worry about how to compliment it later. I've got some #8 shell cordovan shoes which is a start, and I've an order for this belt in burgundy http://www.equusleather.co.uk/index.php/Belts/West-End-Bridle-Leather-Belt/flypage.tpl.html

 

[Carrie @ Thurston Bros.]

Gorgeous shipment of Aeros heading out tomorrow!

 

[wdw]

Schitzo, I have the Equus bridle leather in burgundy, thinking it would match cordovan. Sadly, it's nothing like it, just more of a rich brown. Even one of the darker browns would have been a better match. It's a great belt apart from that.

 

[Sloan1874]

not green man, you'll look like the Italian flag, we are talking a red based colour here, what about navy blue?

I was thinking more that red and green is a bit Christmassy.

 

[simonc]

Agreed xmas. When I think of deep dark red I think of blacks to go with, but green? I dunno cordovan is tough, but for me, I'd get a biker jacket in it with black stitching and brass hardware. Maybe a King of the Road with Black and Cordovan (rather than brown trim) but green thread?

 

[schitzo]

Schitzo, I have the Equus bridle leather in burgundy, thinking it would match cordovan. Sadly, it's nothing like it, just more of a rich brown. Even one of the darker browns would have been a better match. It's a great belt apart from that.

hmm.. this is good info. They actually ran out of burgundy so I'm waiting for a reload at present... Perhaps I will go for the Australian nut instead. Though the sample I have of it seems like it's not a bad match for my shell cordovan #8 shoes, which in fairness probably aren't a perfect match for the cordovan FQHH aero uses either

 

[simonc]

I didn't know crocs came in cordovan

 

[Carrie @ Thurston Bros.]

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[Carrie @ Thurston Bros.]

Great Aero Maxwell with Alpaca lining...

 

[Grayland]

Great Aero Maxwell with Alpaca lining...

That Maxwell is beautiful. If I ever change my mind about acquiring new leather jackets, the Maxwell will be the one. Lucky for me, TFL isn't filled with enablers.

 

[pauleway]

That Maxwell is beautiful. If I ever change my mind about acquiring new leather jackets, the Maxwell will be the one. Lucky for me, TFL isn't filled with enablers.

Thought you had a Goodwear Ventura on order. You on the wagon?[huh]

 

[schitzo]

Thought you had a Goodwear Ventura on order. You on the wagon?[huh]

He does, and I happen to know this aint the only one he's thinking about! Ah well, i guess this is what happens when you hang out here for too long, especially with sick men like Bretron around lol

 

[Grayland]

With friends like you guys, who needs enemas?

 

[schitzo]

who needs enemas?

ha, I can think of a few candidates..

 

[Fanch]

The Maxwell is definitely one of the best looking jackets made by Aero but think I prefer it without the breast pocket on the left side for a cleaner look.

 

[Grayland]

The Maxwell is definitely one of the best looking jackets made by Aero but think I prefer it without the breast pocket on the left side for a cleaner look.

I agree regarding the pocket. I feel it would look nicer without it.

 

[Carrie @ Thurston Bros.]

The Maxwell is definitely one of the best looking jackets made by Aero but think I prefer it without the breast pocket on the left side for a cleaner look.

I agree regarding the pocket. I feel it would look nicer without it.

The Maxwell can be specified with or without a chest pocket. Here it is without a chest pocket and without a back yoke in brown FQHH...very, nice! The TFL member who now owns this Aero Maxwell absolutely loves it!

 

[Fanch]

Doesn't get any better than that! :thumb: