Kirby Upgrades His Watch with a Bespoke Watch Strap! | Jean Rousseau | Kirby Allison

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Join Kirby Allison as he explores the world of quality, craftsmanship and tradition in the heart of London's Piccadilly arcade. In today's video, Kirby visits Jean Rousseau, a renowned Paris-based atelier creating exquisite watch straps for well-dressed gentlemen.
Jean Rousseau can quite literally create anything. With an unprecedented selection of materials, colors, stitching, and other options, they can quite literally create anything! Kirby explores options like sueded nubuck finishes and exclusive platinum and gold stitching. Don't miss this journey into quality craftsmanship and timeless elegance.
In addition to bespoke watch straps, Jean Rousseau can create almost any bespoke leather accessory!
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00:00 Introduction
01:09 Meeting CEO Pascal Dupenloup
05:51 Jean Rousseau's Beginnings
16:42 Commissioning a Bespoke Watch Strap
20:16 Audrey suggests something more daring for Kirby...
22:10 Platinum and Gold Thread Embroidery
23:22 Sueded Crocodile
27:50 Platinum and Gold Tread!!
31:08 A BOLD Recommendation for Kirby
32:58 Discussing Stitching Options
33:26 Lining Options for Straps
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@gritnix 10 месяцев назад

I have to give that CEO respect for letting his salesperson, the one who experiences the customers every single day, explain what’s going on while standing by for specific questions. That’s the mark of a leader, and that saleswoman really knows her stuff. That’s the mark of a great company and working relationship within that company. They’ll be around for a long, long time.

@kirbyallison 10 месяцев назад

I was surprised to learn just how expansive the business is! I never knew that they had their own tanneries as well!

@MichaelE.Douroux 10 месяцев назад

Sorry guys, the lady steals the show.

@rickroll9086 10 месяцев назад

Audrey says ‘discreeet luxury’ in French accent…. and Kirby is sold. Blue. Sure. Suede finish. Sure. He came in for a black strap and walked out with a red, a blue and a green in stingray, sueded alligator and baby impala.

@kirbyallison 10 месяцев назад

Lol 😂

@seano.5970 5 месяцев назад

If she said “discreet luxury” to me in that sexy french accent and angelic smile, i’d be sold as well. Hahaa

@mrdbzfann 10 месяцев назад

Despite being a life long Londoner myself, Kirby knows more about the local luxury bespoke market than me. It's always a joy watching these videos.

@kirbyallison 10 месяцев назад

Jean Rousseau is actually a pretty incredible find. The impact a new watch strap can have on a watch is profound. And we didn’t even scratch the surface on all of the other incredible bespoke accessories they can make.

@russ9921 10 месяцев назад

Very true.

@neilbailey4313 9 месяцев назад

@@kirbyallison she didn't say how much please

@MDchaz 10 месяцев назад

Getting a new strap for your favorite watch is like getting a brand new watch. I love this video 👍

@kirbyallison 10 месяцев назад

Couldn't agree more! It’s incredible how much a watch strap can change a watch. And the quick release makes it so easy to switch them out that it can be done in seconds.

@Horangi18 10 месяцев назад

No it’s not, tbh.

@SopranoPizzaJMFNJ 10 месяцев назад

I'd rather have another Rolex but to each their own!

@philr8278 10 месяцев назад

Which watch was this for Kirby?... And may I ask, how much did this strap cost you?

@veragiraud1908 10 месяцев назад

Do agree. I have one timepiece and 5 straps. Each colour brings a different vibe to the watch. And the changeable straps make you more audacious, because you can dare to be bold for the day without having to commit to it forever.

@nicolasrodriguez4399 10 месяцев назад

I used to think paying over $30 for a watch strap was nuts. So you can only imagine what I thought about Jean Rousseau straps reaching that $200 mark. Thats until I was gifted one from Theo & Harris and it blew my mind. That was my first encounter with a premium leather good and from that, I became obsessed fine leather craftsmanship.

@teekue 8 месяцев назад

Small price to pay when you think about it. Watches easily cost tens of thousand of dollars.

@crisyorke1328 Месяц назад

The French lady is stunning! Elegant and sociable.

@megasoid 10 месяцев назад

This is great Kirby, thank you. Nice to see a watch related segment. Bespoke straps are not covered enough.

@kirbyallison 10 месяцев назад

More to come! Wait until our next episode where we see the watch strap being made!

@megasoid 10 месяцев назад

@@kirbyallison Looking forward to it!

@i.o.3563 10 месяцев назад

What a choice, this deep green is just amazing! And the material, needless to say is gorgeous. So elegant, unique and not too conspicuous.

@kirbyallison 10 месяцев назад

Just wait!!!! It was AMAZING!

@usefulrandom1855 9 месяцев назад

She could sell ice to an Eskimo, she is lovely!

@jasonalston9049 10 месяцев назад

I'm shocked you picked the gold option it's great to see you getting out the comfort zone I'm sure it will come out phenomenal

@kirbyallison 10 месяцев назад

I was pressured by a beautiful French woman…

@benfeld4058 10 месяцев назад

@@kirbyallison She really was not relenting at all. It was a pleasure to watch her because it was clear she loved and was passionate about the business.

@teekue 10 месяцев назад

Take a shot every time Kirby says quality, craftsmanship and tradition in his videos. 😂 Love the video as always!

@spidersinspace1099 8 месяцев назад

No, try taking a shot every time he says “bespoke”. I’ve gone through ALL his videos and counted the number of times Kirby used the word bespoke. The number is 997,893 times. I have been in AAA now for one year.

@teekue 8 месяцев назад

@@spidersinspace1099 It's been 33 minutes since your comment. The counter has now been pushed above a million. Congrats! ;)

@kbrett2004 10 месяцев назад

This is why I enjoy your videos so much Kirby. There is nowhere else that I can find such a depth of information. I would have never known about bespoke watch straps. Thank you for the continued introductions.

@dataclast 10 месяцев назад

The kirbster does it again! Excellent little vid!

@kirbyallison 10 месяцев назад

Thanks again!

@Roshand-pl9tn 10 месяцев назад

Wow. Keep opening up this bespoke world to everyone

@Ouga_Official 4 месяца назад

One thing worth mentioning for people with small wrists is that they do straps however short you need them. I have ridiculously small wrists and they made me some amazing straps and they pay attention to the piece of leather so that the alligator pattern was also small enough to fit the strap

@zeviklein1289 7 месяцев назад

Why can’t there be more people like Kirby !!!!

@abdulrehmandanish5204 9 месяцев назад

Her "Definitely" always gets me!!!

@kongmw 10 месяцев назад

Had a strap made at JR New York a couple of years ago. Fantastic experience highly recommended.

@kirbyallison 10 месяцев назад

Yes! They have ateliers in both London, New York, Paris, Japan…

@GintautasG 10 месяцев назад

Kirby, you are an inspiration

@kojiattwood 10 месяцев назад

I went with a green/grey shade personally, glad she managed to talk you into that colour!

@johnschultz9398 10 месяцев назад

Can't wait to see the next video on the watch strap development.

@JimDuggan-tq2lv 9 месяцев назад

Can't wait to see the finished strap and how the gold stitching contrasts with the green yet enhances the gold watch itself. Incredible choice Kirby.

@stylishoversixty9459 10 месяцев назад

Mr. Allison thanks for taking your subscribers on another truly fantastic journey into the world of men's style and accessories definitely informative and knowledgeable gaining insight!

@chicago9458 7 месяцев назад

The way Kirby talks and looks 😂😂😂 so much effort to appear elegant. It doesn’t feel natural at all

@joeyyy771 10 месяцев назад

Can’t wait for the final result

@benjaminblakemore9704 10 месяцев назад

FANTASTIC CHOICE MATE HAHA, WOOW, LOVE IT!!! 😊😊❤❤😊😊

@gromeroskwelch 10 месяцев назад

Superb as always, looking forward to seeing the making of the strap.

@Mooooooof 10 месяцев назад

What a perfect time to release this video, I’ve just got a new watch and have been looking for different (high end) strap ideas. These look amazing. Will take a look at this place in person ☺️

@kirbyallison 10 месяцев назад

Let us know how it goes!

@rhino202 10 месяцев назад

I love watches and love changing around the bracelets/straps. Awesome video. I had no idea some of these techniques and material uses exist

@rockys3654 10 месяцев назад

As a watch nerd I liked this episode and will be ordering from them soon! Thanks Kirby outstanding work.

@mark7035 10 месяцев назад

I just went through the custom process with Jean Rousseau in Manhattan. My second strap from them, without the lovely lady helping you! They really do great work and your strap is going to be beautiful. The last strap I ordered I just had them mail to me, but this time I have a trip to NYC about the time it should be ready and they’ll be able to custom fit the holes in the strap. Not truly bespoke, but high quality MTO.

@robertp5123 10 месяцев назад

Amazing episode…. this was pure art!!

@alexhastings8101 9 месяцев назад

This is incredibly well done. Thanks you Kirby

@rubkal7247 10 месяцев назад

Such an interesting project, really looking forward to seeing the end result

@kirbyallison 10 месяцев назад

Surprisingly amazing. I went in a bit of a limb here and the results were incredible!

@SopranoPizzaJMFNJ 10 месяцев назад

I don't know how you do it. I could not care less about this subject. However, your passion and enthusiasm makes it interesting and even though I would never buy such a thing I feel like I'm learning something while I enjoy your content! Thank You Kirby!!!!

@kirbyallison 10 месяцев назад

Wow, thank you! Less about me and more about these incredible artisans that pour their passions into creating such amazing products!

@SopranoPizzaJMFNJ 10 месяцев назад

@@kirbyallison All true. And yet, I would never seek them out or even know that they exist but for you. Thanks again for a great show!

@theofarmmanager267 10 месяцев назад

I’m here thinking about my own double standards, lack of morality or hypocrisy. I enjoy these videos (some more than others but that’s personal taste) and how they give insights into my own city which I only had glimpses of whilst I was working. I did use Jermyn Street but I never had bespoke suits or these watch straps. So, I enjoy and even take pride in these videos showing London. And yet, not a few miles away from Jermyn Street, there are areas of great deprivation; places where decent people are struggling to feed their children; failing to find safe accommodation; unable to live a life of dignity. My wife is a director on of the big charities trying to help some of these people with refuges, with safety nets and so I cannot say that we do not know about the suffering. And yet, and yet, we could do more; we could forgive that bottle of wine and give the money to the charity; we could without that new pair of shoes and give the money to charity. None of this is a comment on Kirby, on any viewer except me. I wonder at my ability to enjoy these videos whilst knowing the unfairness of human life.

@Wawalsh1234 10 месяцев назад

I thoroughly enjoy your unease when being pushed a little out of your comfort zone. Great strap choice.

@trey1941able 10 месяцев назад

Bespoke strap-on. Truly luxurious experience.

@wt460 4 месяца назад

Kirby, we have weekends and Sunday brunch so you can use any of these beautiful, unique, and lively straps.

@cookingwithwatches 4 месяца назад

Great review. Thank you so much.

@Snakebloke 10 месяцев назад

Darn it, just when you think you're immune to sales tactics, they bring out the beautiful French woman. 😂💸💸💸💸

@BeauQuillen 10 месяцев назад

JEFFREY EPSTEIN LOVES YOU AND HER🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

@russ9921 10 месяцев назад

@@BeauQuillenThat’s a stupid comment. She’s hardly a minor.

@RevolverOcelot79 10 месяцев назад

@@BeauQuillen Well, this is the most ridiculous statement I've read all day. As @russ9921 just mentioned, Epstien dealt in minors, not adult women.

@petrolhead1960 10 месяцев назад

@@BeauQuillenYour comment is amazing. So amazing I have reported it! Nonce.

@rafabar6652 10 месяцев назад

@@RevolverOcelot79he just wanted to say something to provoke. Just ignore him

@benjamincarlier 9 месяцев назад

How nice was this to watch !

@teakcore5261 10 месяцев назад

Man, the platinum and rose gold tread, fuego Kirby! Will definitely consider that as an option…

@joshgayful 9 месяцев назад

This was such a good video I didn’t notice the time go by I was enjoying it so much

@HJAlsubale 9 месяцев назад

amazing CEO and amazing video Kirby.

@mfhairstream6812 9 месяцев назад

Beautiful straps

@RubyDimasStudio 10 месяцев назад

i really enjoy this one

@alejandrososa5146 10 месяцев назад

This place seems great, will check it out if I’m ever in London. Aaron Bespoke out of Montreal does the best bespoke straps I’ve seen to date

@zeviklein1289 7 месяцев назад

First off she’s stunning 🤩

@caseyjonesbklyn5796 10 месяцев назад

Great video!

@mostafakamelhussien4555 10 месяцев назад

Would love it Kirby if you do something on Sunglasses next time you’re in town!

@lennypepperidge6355 10 месяцев назад

Green and gold are the traditional colors of a pimp. Are you planning on putting a stable out onto the track, Kirby?

@kirbyallison 10 месяцев назад

This lifestyle doesn’t fund itself… the hangers are only a metaphor…

@connorwang3442 10 месяцев назад

JR makes the best straps!

@theoriginalaceofspades7829 9 месяцев назад

I've owned a JR strap. They really are beautiful.

@Burneraccountwisdom 9 месяцев назад

I hope this doesn't come across as rude but Audrey is beyond charming.... instant crush!

@WatchClyde 9 месяцев назад

Green straps are perfect with gold timepieces.

@joehughes3764 5 месяцев назад

Fantastic video, I'm going next time I'm in London

@darasanwal3432 10 месяцев назад

Great video Kirby! Having just gone through the process of ordering my first couple pairs of MTO shoes, I was wondering if the same could be done for watch straps. As a Londoner, I’ll definitely be paying a visit now that I’ve seen this.

@Ayztv 10 месяцев назад

Don’t get me wrong, these watch straps are actually beautiful and if you have the money go for it. I myself have bought some however if people are looking the Asian countries are doing some fine work there’s some individuals in Indonesia and Vietnam that are also making as equally good straps with top notch leather check out people like clq straps etc

@kirbyallison 10 месяцев назад

No question. Great craftsmanship everywhere. The challenge, as always, is finding these small independents to work with. Benefits of Jean Rousseau are the the multiple Boutiques and the fact you can even order bespoke straps on their website.

@Docmeff1 10 месяцев назад

My goodness. Kirby is desperately trying to get me to London!

@sandyvalentin3072 10 месяцев назад

Kirby what a great video I've never heard of this watch strap brand before I will have to check them out. But I do have to say this Audrey is beautiful I mean Hollywood Actress material if I was in there with my wife I couldn't have had kept my eyes off of her I don't know how you did it. Wow ..

@blgmonster1631 10 месяцев назад

I want to see the end result of the watch this was a cool experience

@mattmanno1 10 месяцев назад

I put a gold watch I inherited from my grandfather on a orange lizard strap from here. Goes great with the yellow gold and light coloured dial

@chicagojim7540 10 месяцев назад

Great choice! Please make sure we see the strap when completed

@user-og2wt3le4j 10 месяцев назад

In the Piccadilly arcade there used to be a wonderful shop that made custom made cufflinks. I think Kirby should check that place out in a video.

@kirbyallison 10 месяцев назад

Deakin & Francis? Or Benson & Clegg?

@YankeeWoodcraft 10 месяцев назад

She could sell me a 55 gallon drum of used socks and I'd buy them without even looking at them.

@nubbinthemonkey 10 месяцев назад

I wonder if they'd make reversible ones for an instant quick change

@kirbyallison 10 месяцев назад

Was thinking about this as I was watching this edit!

@SopranoPizzaJMFNJ 10 месяцев назад

How about an edible in case we get hungry? 😂

@chicago9458 7 месяцев назад

The French lady takes the trophy here 🎉

@flightschoolcustomfootwear 10 месяцев назад

Wow i cant wait to see the strap making process with that gold thread! Its gonna be amazing!!

@watchhunter 10 месяцев назад

Even though I strongly dislike the brand, it was a very interesting video.

@ramanshah7627 7 месяцев назад

Hmm this video felt different than most. I felt that familiar anxiety in negotiating with a salesperson over budget, scope, and options that felt like the real world of purchasing anything complex. Or even in negotiating with the craftsman himself over slipping schedules in the one all-inclusive bespoke project of my life so far (a gorgeous pair of shoes). And all for one of the lower-dollar luxuries featured on this channel. I wonder what was different about the day this was filmed? Or maybe it was different because this was a "watch thing?" I've noticed that guys tend to be either watch guys or clothes guys when it comes to self-adornment and start to flinch when it comes to a splurge on the other thing. Reflecting on this, I wonder how much of the fun of watching this channel is stepping into a fun make-believe world where cost is no object and the providers work in your unqualified best interest.

@BullyBoxer 10 месяцев назад

Kirby you just well live here mate haha

@kirbyallison 10 месяцев назад

I know… I wish I could make that work out!

@maxine2798 10 месяцев назад

Been going there for some time. When I get straps made there I have only one hole pierced in the straps to give a clean look.

@kbrett2004 10 месяцев назад

That would truly complete the bespoke experience.

@zhongyiwo9738 10 месяцев назад

Gotta pair the suede croc with RM🎉

@TheTerryE 10 месяцев назад

Why is Mr. Allison dressed like he's going to a wedding?

@Paul-fv4no 4 месяца назад

I may have missed it but i did not hear any reference to deployant clasps. It looked like most of the straps had a pin buckle closure which within the first couple of weeks of wear makes a nasty crease in the leather which you can see when you take off your watch and place it on a flat surface. Kirby, did you specify a deployant clasp for your new Jean Rousseau straps?

@i.o.3563 10 месяцев назад

I think this amazing green can be worn with anything dark: black, navy, dark brown. I don't think it's such a great idea to have every accessory matched. It looks like your taste has gone on holiday, promised to return but didn't go through with it. There is such thing as too perfect when comes to style.

@kirbyallison 10 месяцев назад

I don’t want to spoil anything, but the final result was amazing! Stay tuned for the next episode.

@kbrett2004 10 месяцев назад

Good point.

@benjaminblakemore9704 10 месяцев назад

HAHA KIRBY STRAIGHT TO THE BROWN!! BRO BORING LOL. HOW BOUT A TIFFANY BLUE MATE! LOVE YA KIRBS....❤❤😂😂😊😊

@theoisaac9948 10 месяцев назад

👍 👍 💯

@St_Mindless 10 месяцев назад

I've started building watches. I could make whatever you fancy for a price 👌

@kirbyallison 10 месяцев назад

What kind of watches?

@St_Mindless 10 месяцев назад

@kirbyallison dress watches. Imagine something like a Date Just 👍 Or a Seiko

@Batmanananana 9 месяцев назад

Another amazing video, thnx!

@johnwong5230 3 месяца назад

Dear Kirby.. I will be visiting London in April and intend to commission a watch strap from JR. I love the crococodike suede you chose. How much did it cost?

@karldelavigne8134 10 месяцев назад

I was a bit thrown to see you wearing a fob chain in your waistcoat and then see that you were also wearing a wristwatch!

@rowluxillusion5235 10 месяцев назад

Pseuds will do what pseuds will do.

@monochromebluess 10 месяцев назад

It might be … with the influence of Edward and Eddie … a cigar cutter attached to the chain.

@bapeful8877 10 месяцев назад

Deep green was an excellent choice, she knows her stuff

@sisterharrow1886 10 месяцев назад

Gr8 interview, must visit them.

@bradbarber6186 10 месяцев назад

I have a stainless and orange Stingray combo strap-on my Zodiac Grand rally

@GranJoseph83 10 месяцев назад

28:45 producer Michael??

@bobboban2782 10 месяцев назад

Makes me think if bespoke belts (single hole) exist. Surely they do. Either way I prefere braces.

@markblackwell9486 10 месяцев назад

Y'all I've never heard of such a thing

@drummerboy1066 10 месяцев назад

Easy for you to say 1:09 🙂

@matthewcoupeofficial 10 месяцев назад

I spy the cameraman at 40:35

@DanRobards 10 месяцев назад

Someone needs to take Kirby to a wetherspoons

@koondoog4282 10 месяцев назад

picadilly arcade but where the games tho

@Jelloc 9 месяцев назад

It's a sin that Teddy isn't in this video

@kakhabertukhashvili9367 10 месяцев назад

Do some philosophy, Pascal!

@UberJellyMan 9 месяцев назад

That woman is insanely beautiful

@Atlantis.Reborn 10 месяцев назад

I wonder if somebody somewhere creates bespoke underwear????

@kirbyallison 10 месяцев назад

Plenty of Shirtmakers will make you bespoke boxers…

@usamaakhter5407 10 месяцев назад

First comment 🎉

@dataclast 10 месяцев назад

Congrats that’s amazing you were first!

@LCOF 10 месяцев назад

There’s a long line of married men out there who have to explain to their wives why they keep buying Watch straps, wallets and belts from Jean Rousseau!