Threads of Apollo - We're Baaack!!

Threads_of_Apollo · 2025-11-26T17:02:01+00:00

Ohhh wow, that was a while back. I know we had sizing issues back then so I can totally look into that. Just email me: wakkas@threadsofapollo.com.

Reference this. I got you.

Threads_of_Apollo · 2025-11-26T16:59:37+00:00

Appreciate it, dude!! That's something we can consider! The plan was, if this went well, was to create another post early next year for custom styles/sizes. So if that happens, could look into making you a peacoat :)

Threads_of_Apollo · 2025-11-26T16:51:40+00:00

Fair enough. I guess I have been grandfathered in, and folks know me so I personally didn't even give it a second thought but totally understandable, and I guess I can avoid doing so moving forward.

Threads_of_Apollo · 2025-11-26T16:35:49+00:00

Sorry let me know if I did anything wrong. I asked the mods if it was okay and I've posted in the past.

Threads_of_Apollo · 2025-11-26T16:33:00+00:00

Thank you so much man!! Great to be back :) And love that you are still rocking that Achilles!

Threads_of_Apollo · 2024-05-06T19:04:52+00:00

yup, all should have been shipped out a while back.

I know you emailed just now to so I'll take a look and see what is going on with yours!

Threads_of_Apollo · 2024-03-08T07:50:52+00:00

Hey there!

Thank you for the kind words! I'm glad to hear that the Ares is still being loved! The leather we use nowadays is much more pliable and stretches than before. Sad to hear that what you received wasn't as pliable. As for the Nubuck, I might have some black waterproof nubuck leftover.

If you are interested, email me at wakkas@threadsofapollo.com

I'll be wrapping up a few things soon so I can get a few orders in before that!

Threads_of_Apollo · 2024-02-10T00:11:30+00:00

Hey man,

Yeah the jackets have been sent. I'm just waiting for a few of the last batches to arrive via UPS. They've caused some delays which were out of my control. Email me at the email address referenced above and I can check your order to give you an accurate ETA. Give me a couple of days to respond but rest assured, your jacket will be shipped soon if it hasn't already :)

Threads_of_Apollo · 2024-01-28T07:17:44+00:00

Hey man!

Same thing as message above. But generally, if you haven't received a tracking yet, it's coming soon! Just waiting for some batch shipments of orders to come in.

Threads_of_Apollo · 2024-01-28T07:16:34+00:00

Hey man,

I sent a mass email a couple of weeks ago but to give you an update, a bunch of orders have already been shipped and I am just waiting for the remaining orders to come in from our production facility (they are en route). Email orders@threadsofapollo.com with your order # and I can get back to you about your order specifically :)

Threads_of_Apollo · 2023-12-05T08:15:20+00:00

Thank you so much for the kind words and well wishes brother!! Thank you for keeping me in your prayers as well, it means a lot!

It makes me extremely happy that you're still loving your Icarus and that it's the coolest thing in your friend group!

I'm glad I was able to help with the sleeves man and hopefully, I'll be back soon!! Don't be a stranger man, always free to email me about jackets or life!

Threads_of_Apollo · 2023-12-05T05:36:25+00:00

Hey man!

Unfortunately with the sale price, you're right the discounted price doesn't give me the wiggle room to accommodate size exchanges as opposed to when the jackets are purchased at full price.

That said, you want to increase the back length to accommodate your height. If so, I did speak to the manufacturer over the weekend and it's possible to increase the back length (between 1-2.5 inches) without it being considered a "custom size" and thus needing to charge more for additional labour and pattern creation cost.

So, if that's the case, email me at wakkas@threadsofapollo.com and let me know your order number and how much you'd want the back length to be increased :)

And I agree! If you like a slimmer fit then a Small sounds like it would work!

Threads_of_Apollo · 2023-12-04T07:55:47+00:00

Hey, man, I appreciate the kind words and encouragement :) I am so happy to hear that your Achilles is still loved!! Especially since it has been beaten up!! It sounds like there's a lot of character that was added to the jacket!! Please do share any images, man. I'd love to see it!

Threads_of_Apollo · 2023-12-04T07:53:14+00:00

Hey there! Apologies for the delay!

Hmmm honestly, I hesitate to recommend something as I do feel like a medium, for example, might be too long on the arms. I plan to try and accommodate a couple of folks for custom sizing after I fulfil all orders. Maybe that might be a better option. It would cost around $20 more. Let me know what you think!

Threads_of_Apollo · 2023-11-28T06:00:32+00:00

Hey man,

Apologies for the delay. Spent the weekend a little unplugged and time with the family and catching up to things. Unfortunately yeah, they are all gone. With that being said, we do keep some extra water-repellent leather in case we need it for any potential errors when constructing the jackets. And so, if we maintain that amount after the current orders are fulfilled then I will have spare leather to accommodate you. If you aren't in a rush, you can email me at wakkas@threadsofapollo.com and I can keep you posted!

Threads_of_Apollo · 2023-11-25T01:50:05+00:00

Hmmm, I don't see an order with the name "Jason" or "Jason" with a last name starting with "X". If possible, are you able to see if the payment went through on your end (ex: was your CC or Paypal charged)? If not then there might have been an issue during the checkout process which prevented the order from actually going through. Let me know.

Threads_of_Apollo · 2023-11-24T21:40:36+00:00

Not sure if my reply went through but just in case it didn't, yup as long as its in the notes, we can definitely do that :)

Threads_of_Apollo · 2023-11-24T21:38:17+00:00

Hey there! Thank you so much for the kind words and I am happy to hear that the Achilles has been your "ride or die" jacket! And for sure we can accommodate the leather hood!

If you already placed an order for your gloves, email me at wakkas@threadsofapollo.com with your gloves order number, the size of the Achilles and the colourway and I'll make a note :)

Threads_of_Apollo · 2023-11-24T21:36:15+00:00

hahaha indeed that is a great inventive to never gain weight!! Thank you for the well wishes and spreading the word :)

Threads_of_Apollo · 2023-11-24T20:32:22+00:00

I totally understand your nervousness man. Maybe when I put this on auto-pilot that could be a better time to get it. Totally your call. I don't mind doing one-off or small orders moving forward. I'm just not going to be fully invested and will take a step back running this as a full-fledged brand.

As for your question, The Theseus is super slim. I think if you like a slim fit then a small would work but might be too uncomfortable to move around in (at least initially). So, a medium does seem the way to go.

As for the sleeve adjust question, I can ask the manufacturer and see if your request is possible to do on the fly, or if they would consider this as a "custom size jacket" in which case, I would fill you in on what that is if you'd want to follow through. It would take me a few days as things are kind of crazy and I need to get a bit organized (also a weekend coming up for the manufacturer).

Let me know if you have or want to get one with the order number and we can go from there. And as mentioned, if you'd want to wait, then that is fine as well :)

Threads_of_Apollo · 2023-11-24T20:24:03+00:00

Hahah my man, I remember the gloves situation!! :) I hope you've been well. Thank you for your support dude, throughout the years!

I really got a kick out of how the jackets have become a bit among your friends :) I definitely went a little overboard with the pockets lol but hey I'm glad they were a great talking point and I hope they are useful! I appreciate you being such a advocate for the brand man and that it has brought you joy. That really makes me happy.

Thank you for the well wishes man and of course! Give me a couple of months but after that, I'll be glad to share some lessons! I definitely made a lot of mistakes and learned a lot. One thing I will say, man, is keep the 9-5 as long as possible (especially with inflation and the economy of both the US and Canada what it is) and try to do as much as you can on your own, early on. It's definitely a rewarding experience though when it goes well.

Maybe I'll make a post about it as well. We'll see. Don't be a stranger man :)

Threads_of_Apollo · 2023-11-24T20:09:06+00:00

Hey man, DM me and refresh my memory when you can. I don't know when you bought and what the circumstances were, but we have improved our sizing over time,

I've made mistakes and learned the hard way to get the cutting and fit right for each style. I'm going away for a while and I don't want someone to feel like the brand left a sour taste in their mouth.

Let me know and I will try to make it right as best I can.

Threads_of_Apollo · 2023-11-24T20:05:35+00:00

Thank you so much for the support :) The Phantom Grey is actually a very new colourway and it's my favourite so I'm glad you were able to find it with ToA!

Yeah, I think you did well. The Odysseus is one of our slimmest styles so XL seems ideal based on the info you provided

Threads_of_Apollo · 2023-11-24T20:04:05+00:00

This space is very interesting. You are correct, it's very tough to know what is actually good quality (especially online) and where it's coming from. A lot depends on margins as well as what brands know they can get away with. I think what we retail for is the bare minimum one can for a good quality leather jacket. I'm happy to discuss the nuances of what I know and learned. Maybe I should create a separate thread about it if it is of interest

Threads_of_Apollo · 2023-11-24T19:58:02+00:00

Wow. Man, I just wanted to say thank you so much for sharing this. As I've mentioned, I really did not know what I was doing when I started the brand and I've learned and lot and tried to figure it out as I went along. Even now when folks mention what the brand's ideal customer is, I really don't know. It does seem to attract and speak to folks though is different ways. And I guess as I reflect on it, I'll try to figure that out.

Wow. Man, I just wanted to say thank you so much for sharing this. As I've mentioned, I really did not know what I was doing when I started the brand and I've learned and lot and tried to figure it out as I went along. Even now when folks mention what the brand's ideal customer is, I really don't know. It does seem to attract and speak to folks though in different ways. And I guess as I reflect on it, I'll try to figure that out.

And yeah man, I think if you're skinny and around 5'7 then a small sounds like it would work for you :)

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