Friday Five – Interview with Young Ho Kwon from Accademia Alta Sartoria Europea
Master tailor Young Ho Kwon is on a one-man mission to bring bespoke tailoring to the public of South Korea. Travelling the world to perfect his skills, he has now settled in Seoul and founded the Accademia Alta Sartoria Europea
Good Enough for Royalty
One day back in the early 90’s, at Old Whiteley’s, we received a package from a famous London jewellers. Inside was a pair of scissors belonging to the Queen which needed repairing. . Not the first time we had worked on bespoke
The Perfect Wedding Gift
Struggling to find the ideal gift this wedding season? Our 'Full House' gift set is the perfect addition to any household; featuring five pairs of beautifully hand-crafted scissors to cover every cutting need, personalized with a name or message of your
THE BEST KITCHEN SCISSORS
Our classic stainless steel kitchen scissors have been called “the last pair of kitchen scissors you’ll ever need” and “the best kitchen scissors money can buy”. With their unique design and dedicated craftsmanship, these are scissors made to last a
What’s the difference between serrated and non-serrated blades?
We often get customers asking for advice on which type of scissor suits which material, and one of the first things to consider is the type of edge on the blade. Our sidebent scissors come both serrated (Wilkinson Classic) or
Left-Handed Fortnight: An Interview With Jade
Jade works in the busy William Whiteley warehouse; working the laser machine for bespoke engraving and packing orders so they get to their new homes safe and sound. We asked her for her take on being left-handed… “Being left handed can
TEFLON TUESDAY: THE STORY BEHIND OUR SIGNATURE BLACK SCISSOR
Yesterday we launched a competition to win a free pair of our Teflon coated sidebent scissors – check our social media to enter – but did you know how we came to make them? The scissors up for grabs, click to view In
Fabric or Death: Choosing the right scissor for the job
Why is it so important to have separate shears for different materials? It’s important to use the right scissors for the job even for everyday household tasks
Friday Five – Interview with Anne Marshall
Born in Huddersfield, Anne Marshall is a passionate crafter and sewer who, when not at her sewing machine, can be found gracing the pages of popular monthly magazine Quilt Now.
Friday Five – Interview with Brita Hirsch
Originally from Germany and now based in the foothills of the Peak District, Brita Hirsch is a bespoke tailor and textile engineer, with a passion for British wool. Aside from creating beautiful bespoke garments at Hirsch Tailoring, she has managed