Equus Leather - English Handstitched Bridle Leather Belts - Official Affiliate and Review Thread

[Cuebert]

Hey Charlie,

Any update on the new rose gold finishing? Can't await to see some pictures!

 

[Equus Leather]



Hey Charlie,

Any update on the new rose gold finishing? Can't await to see some pictures!

Not quite ready for prime time yet but we're working on it

 

[B-Rogue]

I'm looking to place an order for the Laced Bridle in Australian Nut with polished West End Roller buckle. However can't seem to make my mind up about the colour of the linen thread. Yellow or red seem to be the two best colours to create some contrast however I'm not sure if they would be a bit too bright? What colour would you advise?

Update: I could also use the option of lin cable instead and two colours that pop out are the orange and the royal blueWhilst the orange choice would go fine with the brass coloured buckles I think I would need a silver coloured buckle. Is this an option? If so is there a link on your website that lists all the available buckle choices?

Sorry for the endless questions.

 

[Equus Leather]



Not quite ready for prime time yet but we're working on it

Next test buckle will be in progress shortly so photos soon!

I'm looking to place an order for the Laced Bridle in Australian Nut with polished West End Roller buckle. However can't seem to make my mind up about the colour of the linen thread. Yellow or red seem to be the two best colours to create some contrast however I'm not sure if they would be a bit too bright? What colour would you advise?

Update: I could also use the option of lin cable instead and two colours that pop out are the orange and the royal blueWhilst the orange choice would go fine with the brass coloured buckles I think I would need a silver coloured buckle. Is this an option? If so is there a link on your website that lists all the available buckle choices?

Sorry for the endless questions.

Not at all, sorry for the belated reply!

I think all those thread choices would probably work well. Yellow is a classic, orange also goes very well with Aus Nut. Red and Blue will be fine, less my own taste though. Ecru is also a classic and very good contrast thread.

We dont have a page that lists all the buckles, but we have stainless steel West End Rollers, also Palladium finishing as an option with most buckles. Maybe drop me a PM and we can get the spec just right for you.

Charlie

 

[My View2]

Hi Charlie,

I am thinking of ordering some belts from you.

I need advice of the colour in your selection which most closely matches:

1) the "Edwardian" colour of Edward Green shoes

2) the "Dark Oak/Dark Oak Antique" colour of Edward Green shoes

Thank you

 

[Equus Leather]



Hi Charlie,

I am thinking of ordering some belts from you.

I need advice of the colour in your selection which most closely matches:

1) the "Edwardian" colour of Edward Green shoes

2) the "Dark Oak/Dark Oak Antique" colour of Edward Green shoes

Thank you

Hi!

It depends what type of leather you were looking at for the belts. In Bridle Id say the Hazel is the closest match to the Edwardian and maybe the Australian Nut for the Dark Oak? Its difficult to judge having not seen the shoes first hand, how about we send you some samples to check against the shoes? We also have various shades of Rusticalf still that may be good matches

Drop me your address by PM or email and we'll send over some samples

Charlie

 

[Equus Leather]

We've been having fun making watch straps over the last couple of days! Quick photo

These are a combination of Ostrich Leg, Sedgwick Bridle leather and Bakers Bridle leather, fun to go from the bright to the traditional! The watch straps are here

Charlie

 

[B-Rogue]

Next test buckle will be in progress shortly so photos soon!
Not at all, sorry for the belated reply!

I think all those thread choices would probably work well. Yellow is a classic, orange also goes very well with Aus Nut. Red and Blue will be fine, less my own taste though. Ecru is also a classic and very good contrast thread.

We dont have a page that lists all the buckles, but we have stainless steel West End Rollers, also Palladium finishing as an option with most buckles. Maybe drop me a PM and we can get the spec just right for you.

Charlie

Thank you Charlie. I went ahead with the Aus Nut and Orange lin thread. I will use the Royal Blue in my next purchase to combine it with one of the leathers on the yellow spectrum. That combination looks stunning.

Any news on the Malcolm Appleby buckles?

 

[fairlynerdy]



We've been having fun making watch straps over the last couple of days! Quick photo

These are a combination of Ostrich Leg, Sedgwick Bridle leather and Bakers Bridle leather, fun to go from the bright to the traditional! The watch straps are here

Charlie

I think that screaming red one might be mine. Can't wait!

The blue strap with the orange (or yellow?) thread is fantastic. If the owner to be is on SF and is reading this, love to know what watch that's being paired with.

 

[Equus Leather]



Thank you Charlie. I went ahead with the Aus Nut and Orange lin thread. I will use the Royal Blue in my next purchase to combine it with one of the leathers on the yellow spectrum. That combination looks stunning.

Any news on the Malcolm Appleby buckles?

Great, many thanks! In collaberation with Malcolm we're redesigning the back of the buckles to work with our strap systems, should be done shortly. Watch this space!

I think that screaming red one might be mine. Can't wait!

The blue strap with the orange (or yellow?) thread is fantastic. If the owner to be is on SF and is reading this, love to know what watch that's being paired with.

The blue is with yellow lin cable - nice bright combo that contrast well. We'e doing more and more with the ostrich leg, it works well either bright or more conservative. I'll post photos of the straps on watches if we get any

Charlie

 

[Equus Leather]

Hi All,

The first of the videos we've been working on for the last little while is nearly ready for release, we're planning for it to be live at midday our time this Sunday. I'll obviously let everyone have the URL when its finalised nearer the time

Charlie

 

[Equus Leather]

Few recent photos for people

Somthing rather nice has just arrived from South Africa..

Sedgwick Bridle Leather Watch strap in London Tan with Natural Lin Cable Hand stitching

Tapered Hydrangea Blue Ostrich Leg watch strap with Yellow Lin Cable hand stitching and custom Panerai style keeper. Ostrich is amazingly versatile, the legs are a very differnet material than the body leather, much more reptilian.

Finally the lovely Bakers oak bark tanned Oak Brown Bridle Leather watch strap with Ecru Lin Cable - always a great pairing..

Charlie

 

[Equus Leather]

Trailer removed as the video is now live and linked below!

 

[Equus Leather]

Hi All,

We've just launched our video showing how our watch straps are made, its live on our Vimeo account right now. Its really a short essay in our love for craft and our materials and a brief insight into how we work and our workshop.


[VIDEO]https://vimeo.com/equusleather/watchstrap[/VIDEO]

Charlie

Edited to correct URL..

 

[patrick_b]



Hi All,

We've just launched our video showing how our watch straps are made, its live on our Vimeo account right now. Its really a short essay in our love for craft and our materials and a brief insight into how we work and our workshop.


[VIDEO]https://vimeo.com/equusleather/watchstrap[/VIDEO]

Charlie

Edited to correct URL..

Stunningly beautiful video. Clearly a pro behind the camera. Nicely done, makes me appreciate my handcrafted Equus belts even more.