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(Holding the shears of Britain)

Maybe I'm adding a little too much drama and romance to this but hey, I am talking about something very special. A long time ago in a workshop far, far away a certain Swedish gentleman obtained a pair of cutting shears. A pair of shears that would cut through traditional concepts of how classical bespoke tailoring was envisaged. He was inspired by his Dutch mentor Frederick Sholte and ironically between them, these two foreign gentlemen created what became a classic English Cut (sure I've heard that name before). Stiff and heavily uniformed construction was out and elegant drape with soft comfort was in. If you're reading this blog them I'm sure you've heard all about Per Anderson of Anderson and Sheppard, my old Alma Mater. Now I'm certainly not famous but to my mind these shears are. The very shears that Mr Anderson used were handed down through the generations of head cutters to eventually came into the hands of another native of Sweden, my old boss Denis Hallbery (Hallberg). Mr Hallbery sadly passed away a few years ago but we spoke regularly on the phone over the years and he continued to encourage and inspire me as he did when I worked with him all those years ago.

When I worked at Anderson's there were a number of cutters both senior and equal in age to myself. However, when Mr Hallbery retired he chose to give Mr Anderson's shears to me along with the top job. So holding those shears involved cutting for HRH the Prince of Wales and many more of the companies high profile clients.

Here's a short video of me mid flow in cutting a bespoke pattern with the famous shears. If those blades could talk....

(Excalibur, cutting a bespoke pattern)

Now, I don't mind saying I felt very honoured, especially as I was the youngest cutter at the company and people further up the experience ladder were overlooked. Although I may be a little biased, I thought of Mr Hallbery as one of the greatest bespoke cutters of all time, and it looks like London's Victoria and Albert Museum agrees with me. But as they say there's no such thing as a free lunch and everything in life has to be earned and learnt, and boy have I done that. Because of these shears vintage they don't get to run out on cloth any more but their blades are just perfect for cutting my bespoke patterns. So as a Cutter I'm very honoured to hold these shears that arguably changed the world of tailoring (I hope maybe twice ;). If you are one of my bespoke clients you now know your bespoke pattern was cut using my experience and a very, very special set of blades. I hope it adds a little more magic to your bespoke experience.

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(Mr Anderson's shears..now Mr Mahon's)

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Tom And Claire

About Tom

Tom has been involved at the highest level in the tailoring industry for over 37 years. He has also been blogging and furthering knowledge of the craft for over 15 years. He is married to Claire and has three children.

See how this tailor pays the bills and follow me @Redmayne1860 on Instagram.

Orange…And not just the coat.
Wear your colour at Redmayne.

Cloth from Holland & Sherry, Mesh & Hopsack blazers - 302122
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Throwback Thursday. 

Long live the King…Redmayne was there for our last one.
That’s what you call Heritage.
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Luxembourg…Time to dress well. Redmayne are coming.

Cloth - Holland & Sherry, Sherry Tweed 8821106
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What a weekend… God save the King!
Tom talks about his fittings with the King when he was then Prince of Wales.
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Good morning, it’s Coronation day… A busy one but a wonderful one. How privileged we are to play a small part in this.
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Coronation ready… Mr Mahon presses a pair of cashmere stripe trousers for a clients morning suit.
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English Espresso… something for the sunshine.
Redmayne Acclaim 3piece suit, order yours today.

Cloth - Huddersfield Fine Worsted, Fresco III, no.510246
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When Mr Mahon’s in London… The apprentices wanted to try the latest Wes Anderson trend. I think it rather suits our trade…
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Big challenges develop bigger skills…Keep on that road.
Redmayne Apprentices.
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Join us for a morning walk in London’s West End. From Piccadilly Circus to the heart of tailoringdom….Redmayne. You know where to come - Literally! 
Enjoy your weekend.
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Molly, Redmayne apprentice. Long road but enjoying the journey. Pass the knowledge on.
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Old skills…Young hands. Happy Easter to you all.
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Home to the Redmayne workshop and bathed in British sunshine. It’s a happy day back with the team.
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What a trip! Thank you everyone, it’s been a pleasure to see you all. Just time for that pint before heading home!
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“The most valuable commodity I know of is information “ Gordon Gekko.
You know where to come… Redmayne 1860.
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Sharp dressed man…

Always a given when your wearing your Redmayne suit. Dress well… Redmayne1860
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It’s Friday and he’s a long flight this weekend…..USA here we come.
Enjoy your weekend.
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A cold morning….It’s ok, 13oz 3 piece will do the trick. 
Enjoy your day and Dress Well.
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Ladies wearing braces….Why not, especially today. 
What do you think?

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Simple black coat…. Not really, time for the Oscar’s.
We better get a move on!

Cloth - Smith Woollens, Formal & Dress Wear, 7844
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The ultimate bespoke drape cut… You know it makes sense.

See the full video on our YouTube channel - Savile Row Tales.
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Morning Will… Talented apprentices, if you can sew, you can sew anything. Another day at Redmayne.
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Disco drafting… you can tell we’re busy.
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