New models

Since the arrival of our new models, many of you have asked us about the suspenders . So we decided to introduce you to our bicentennial supplier , its links with the movie theater as well as the points to check before starting.

Whether you are an initiate or not, we hope that these lines will help you to see more clearly in the marvelous world of "braces" as they call them across the Channel.

The Albert Thurston factory

Founded in London in 1820 , Albert Thurston is at the origin of the suspenders in their current form. A notable invention in men's accessories.

For almost 200 years, the products have been handcrafted in England which is worth to the house, in 1851, a "Honorable Mention" delivered to the Hyde Park World's Fair for product excellence.

At Respected know-how , the Thurston house produces for its brand but also under white label for famous labels such as Gieves and Hawkes or Turnbull and Asser.

Albert Thurston and Hollywood suspenders

Like many eras, suspenders are often used by stylists and costume designers to shape the universe of certain films.

So, many actors play a role under Albert Thurston suspenders. Among them: Steve Martin in “Leap of Faith”, Michael Douglas in "Wall Street" or even Leonardo DiCaprio in “The Great Gatsby”. To name just a few…

Gordon Gekko in the movie Wall Street, played by Michael Douglas , influenced thousands of young financiers with his charisma and his striped suspenders!

On his side, Daniel Craig opts for moiré silk suspenders to accompany his Brioni suit in Casino Royale.

How to wear suspenders?

Many of us are skeptical about taking the plunge, but as Oscar Wilde said, “Fashion is what one wears oneself. What is unfashionable is what other people wear . It's time to dress for yourself.

One of the great advantages of suspenders is the gain in fluidity for your figure. On the contrary, the belt cuts your outfit in two and flattens the whole thing. To avoid making mistakes, check the following points:

- There width of the bands must be in proportional to your build.

- There matter must be coherent to the circumstances. We imagine silk for evening wear or tweed for the weekend.

- THE attachment system is as for him adaptable to your desires. For a traditional approach And perfectionist , you can sew buttons inside your pants and use the leather system. For more ease , clamps are also provided.

- Check that your straps are on three bands , in Y, for a best outfit on the shoulder.

Our selection of suspenders

Our attraction to the products of excellence pushed us to select our suspenders at Albert Thurston while emphasizing the diversity of colors .

For the development of the plain suspenders, our choice fell on the "cotton ribbon" which allows a beautiful color density while being more resistant than silk. From red to orange, including royal blue and navy, our selection can adapt to all occasions .

With this in mind for variety, don't hesitate to try some original bets (why not with a pretty bottle green or a deep purple!). We also offer some models with black or brown leather straps , depending on the color of the shoes you will wear.

To complete this collection of suspenders, we have also developed wool models in partnership with the English weaver Dugdale . This latter manufacture was founded in 1896 and registers as a pillar of the British textile industry . A nod to the textile industry Bespoke Tailoring , our Prince of Wales and chevron patterns allow us to subtly assert our outfits!