Albert Thurston braces
The handmade traditional Albert Thurston braces from Leeds, England, have been at the top of the list of top quality braces for two centuries. These men's braces are of British top quality, born from tradition and craftsmanship. The 'Royal' brand makes the braces suitable for every occasion, for every style, made of all kinds of beautiful materials and in all colors.
Exclusive British quality
History
Albert Thurston opened his first shop in London in 1820 at 27 Panton Street, Haymarket. At that time it was fashionable to wear trousers with high waistbands. The waistbands reached the man's waist, which made wearing a belt uncomfortable. Albert Thurston came up with a solution that created a gap in the market: braces. In the early years of Albert Thurston they were worn under men's vests, it was not the intention that everyone saw the braces, it was comparable to underwear. In 1851 Albert Thurston received an honourable mention at the Great Exhibition, a world exhibition about culture and industry, because of the beautiful finishes and the enormous wearing comfort. Now almost 200 years after its foundation, the British brand is still known for its high-quality materials and finish.
Beloved among the elite
All over the world, suspenders have been worn for hundreds of years by kings, princes, presidents, successful businessmen, dandies, writers and movie stars. Well-known examples of Albert Thurston wearers are Michael Douglas in 'Wall Street', Steve Martin in 'Leap of Faith' and not to forget Daniel Graig in the James Bond films. At DutchDandy you will find the exact model suspenders that James Bond wore during the casino scenes in popular films Casino Royale (2006) and Skyfall (2012). These James Bond suspenders are made in the color white moiré, finished with white goat leather and silver-colored clips.
200 year birthday party
In 2020, the famous braces brand from Leeds celebrates a special milestone, they have become 200 years old. And that is a great achievement for a brand of men's accessories. Reason for a party. Especially for this occasion, the brand made a birthday model. Including inscription. And a video showing how the production takes place. Including a nice look behind the scenes of the illustrious brand from England.
Available in all colours
Albert Thurston braces are extremely suitable for colourful people. Whether you are looking for business, wide or narrow braces or if you want to go for the dandy look. The various variations come in different plain colours and patterns. In the early days of Albert Thurston, the Scottish plaid and the countryside look were very popular. Today Albert Thurston still makes many checked braces but also many other patterns including dotted. The choice of colours is enormous. For evening wear, Albert Thurston offers black and white versions, for example. These can be beautifully combined with a black or white tie for a gala, for example. But the chic colours brown (beautifully combined with soft colours) and grey (beautiful under a tuxedo) are also in the collection. Various shades of blue and green are indispensable in the Thurston range. For example, for Christmas there are red braces and from the British preference for bright and cheerful colours there are pink and orange braces (witty - nothing more - for King's Day).
The best materials
For the endings and loops, supple and thin goatskin is used. This high-quality goatskin not only provides a chic look but also comfort. The handmade Albert Thurston braces are made of high-quality materials including canvas, boxcloth, elastic, silk, satin, worsted yarn, moiré and Hardy Minnis wool (an exclusive type of wool, made from English sheepskin). The materials are often produced with a combination of the various, exclusive materials.
Albert Thurston is easy to order online in the price ranges 25 to 50 euros, 75 to 100 euros and 125 euros and more. The braces are suitable for every man because they are adjustable sizes. The length can be adjusted by means of the buckle. The braces come in the lengths 115 centimeters and 117 centimeters. In addition, there is the choice between two different widths: 3.5 centimeters wide and 3.6 centimeters wide. The braces come with six buttons, you use these buttons to attach the braces to your pants or trousers. Here you will find an explanation of how to do that. In addition to buttons, the braces have three leather loops and three shiny stainless steel clips, you can decide for yourself whether you use the buttons with loops or these clips.
For all occasions
As already mentioned, the Albert Thurston braces are extremely suitable for a gala. Whether it is a gala with the dress code 'black-tie' or 'white-tie', Albert Thurston has something for every gala goer. The choice is also enormous for a dinner or party, no matter how you dress, the braces complete your look. Albert Thurston has of course also thought of the students, because who does not want to start their student life well and leave an unforgettable impression during their hazing? Not to forget the wedding braces, in all colors and all materials there are exclusive handmade braces for the groom or the wedding guest.