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Thurston Bros. - Official Affiliate Thread

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Hi Tony,

Thanks for your post. We think it's a really good-looking leather too! As far as what's available in this leather, any Vanson model can be ordered in Bainbridge through Thurston Bros. As far as other brands, we don't see a reason why we couldn't do their jackets in this leather...we want to let customer interest in the Bainbridge guide and develop what we'll be doing with this leather for our inventory and for custom orders!
This leather would elevate the gambler to a new level. It really screams cross zip to me. Might be time to start crunching numbers.
 

Carrie @ Thurston Bros.

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This leather would elevate the gambler to a new level. It really screams cross zip to me. Might be time to start crunching numbers.

Definitely! The Bainbridge is absolutely spectacular--it literally looks like a 70 year old vintage jacket within only a few hours of wear. The shine starts to knock off and the beauty of the full grain hide begins to pull up from the light wax finish. If you like full grain leather, you're going to love the Bainbridge!
 

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Stunning custom Aero Bootlegger--the light tan stitching and golden cotton lining really make this design pop! If you are starting to think about the fall (we are already into chilly weather here in Seattle), contact us at sales@thurston-bros.com to plan your cold weather jacket!

https://www.thurston-bros.com/pages/custom-aero

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Carrie @ Thurston Bros.

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Thurston Bros. is extremely excited to release our new Bainbridge leather! This leather is chrome-tanned, full grain, 100% aniline and made with a tanning process that is over a century old. The pull-up effect on these bovine hides is insane, providing incredible patina within just an hour or two of wear! At about 1.2 mm thick, Bainbridge is incredibly wearable, yet durable and tough. Vintage jacket lovers, this could be your hide!

Because this is a new leather, we’re going to be offering the first few batches of jackets at an introductory price. Contact us for more details or check out the first Bainbridge jacket listing here—

https://www.thurston-bros.com/colle...ucts/vanson-oxford-bainbridge-cowhide-size-40

Here’s the formal description of the Bainbridge leather from our website:

Our Bainbridge leather is a full grain bovine hide sourced from an Old World tannery with over a century and a half of heritage. This leather is chrome-tanned with a dramatic pull-up effect and develops a fantastic classic patina. Thickness is approximately 1.2 mm. We’ve hand-selected this leather for its transformational qualities and vintage appeal. This leather starts off smooth and firm, yet develops full grain character and a supple feel within a few hours of wear. Our Bainbridge displays all the characteristics of full grain Old World leather at a modern pace. Bainbridge is available from Thurston Bros. for off-the-rack and custom jackets.

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We've decided to call this Bainbridge color "Dark Maple!"
 

Carrie @ Thurston Bros.

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Buchanon Blue is one of our favorite tartans--the blue and brown tones pair well with both black and brown leathers! Here's a custom Cafe Racer in Black CXL FQHH for a customer in California. We're currently filling up our September production batch of orders...contact us at sales@thurston-bros.com to reserve your spot and get your fall/winter jacket in the queue!

https://www.thurston-bros.com/pages/custom-aero

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Here's another Vanson Oxford that we've just listed on our Vanson Stock page. This is made with a new leather called Whidbey! This leather is thick and supple with varied grain throughout. The color is a rich, deep brown with just a hint of shine...this leather will develop and evolve with wear to show a beautiful natural patina!

Here's our official description of the Whidbey leather from our website:

Our Whidbey leather is a full grain bovine hide sourced from an Old World tannery that focuses on leather with a natural appeal. This leather is chrome-tanned with a light wax finish to emphasize the leather’s natural characteristics and beauty. Thickness is approximately 1.4-1.5 mm. We’ve hand-selected this leather for its suppleness and natural aging properties. With plenty of wear, the leather will develop a superb patina with ample grain and tone variation. Our Whidbey displays all the characteristics of full grain Old World leather while adding a rich, luxurious feel. Whidbey is available from Thurston Bros. for off-the-rack and custom jackets.

Here's the link to the Vanson Oxford in Whidbey with more photos:

https://www.thurston-bros.com/colle...roducts/vanson-oxford-whidbey-cowhide-size-40

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Carrie @ Thurston Bros.

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I seldom leave comments but the leather on this Vanson seems outstanding! Wow

Thanks ElCamillou! The Bainbridge and the Whidbey are both superb, but with differences that are important to note. The Bainbridge has grain and tone that is amazingly varied while the Whidbey is more even in nature. The Bainbridge has a wonderful depth (so deep and rich) while the Whidbey displays more traditional chrome and veg-tanned characteristics. While both have a natural scent that is delightful, each scent is quite distinct. Each leather with develop incredible patina with time and wear, but the Bainbridge will develop at a much quicker pace! The Whidbey will evolve at a more traditional rate.

Bainbridge:

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Whidbey:
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@Carrie @ Thurston Bros. So weve seen what youre calling Dark Maple in Bainsbridge, and someone asked if you could do black and you said yes. Does that mean almost any color is available Bainsbridge style so to speak, or are you offering a certain handful of colors? I would just like to know exactly what kind of color options are available to us. Thanks!!
 

Carrie @ Thurston Bros.

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@Carrie @ Thurston Bros. So weve seen what youre calling Dark Maple in Bainsbridge, and someone asked if you could do black and you said yes. Does that mean almost any color is available Bainsbridge style so to speak, or are you offering a certain handful of colors? I would just like to know exactly what kind of color options are available to us. Thanks!!

Hi dannyk,

Right now we're offering the Bainbridge in Dark Maple and Black!
 

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