Armistice Day: Remembering Hubert Whiteley
This photograph is of Second Lieutenant Hubert Whiteley, who died of wounds fighting on the Somme in the Great War, … Armistice Day: Remembering Hubert Whiteley
Edward Scissorhands
A Halloween classic, Edward Scissorhands is an iconic Tim Burton film following an artificially created human, played by Johnny Depp, … Edward Scissorhands
A visit to The Tailoring Academy
Meeting the Class of 2020 On a mission to fill the gap of bespoke tailoring training in the UK, … A visit to The Tailoring Academy
Behind the cut: Tailor made for nature
There’s always a story behind every piece of fabric; why it was chosen, who it was for, where it was … Behind the cut: Tailor made for nature
Back to School Tools
Our best recommendations for anyone starting the new academic year As summer draws to a close, it’s time for teachers, … Back to School Tools
Scissors for the Duke of Norfolk
Since we began making scissors in 1760, we’ve been commissioned to make quite a few unusual and spectacular pairs of … Scissors for the Duke of Norfolk
IN THE FRAME: SOLVING CUTTING PROBLEMS
Recently, we were approached by Carrs of Sheffield to help find a cutting solution for one of their flagship products; … IN THE FRAME: SOLVING CUTTING PROBLEMS
Cutting Fabric Fit For the President
This is an upholstery fabric loaned to us by Brita Hirsch who fell in love with it some years ago. … Cutting Fabric Fit For the President
Friday Five – Interview with Sara Fay
What do Sherlock, Mary Poppins and Kingsmen have in common? The answer is Sara Fay – a cutter and tailor for film and tv with an impressive IMDB resume.
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. … Friday Five – Interview with Young Ho Kwon from 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 … Good Enough for Royalty
The Perfect Wedding Gift
Struggling to find the ideal gift this wedding season? Our ‘Full House’ gift set is the perfect addition to any … The Perfect Wedding Gift