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SHARING THE PASSION

A GREAT COLLECTION OF MEMORIES

When we started this new chapter in the Ernest Wright history, we were overwhelmed by the great many wonderful stories people shared with us. Emails from fans all over the world, from heartwarming to outright funny. All with one common thread: the love and passion for the brand. We will continue to share more stories with you through our website and social media.

OVERVIEW
Historical-Tailor

The Historical Tailor

Much of what’s admirable in history may be salvaged, if approached with rigour, skill and a fanatical eye for detail. We video-called Sam Napoleon, the ...
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Dance of the Tutu-Maker

Amid the movement, fantasy and iconography of classical ballet, the tutu is centre-stage. We spoke to Desiree of Luv Tutus & Costumes to learn how ...
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Walking through craft history

To mark Ernest Wright’s inclusion in Peter Machan’s new book about the history of Sheffield’s traditional trades, we follow the author’s guided walk through the ...
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A heritage shared

One of the great joys of running this scissors company is talking to other people who’ve shared our interest and involvement in traditional craft.
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Sartorial Surfing

Watersports require a well-fitting wetsuit in chilly British waters. We spoke to Mark Graham, owner of Cornwall-based North Coast Wetsuits, to learn how his team ...
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Building Craft Careers

If practising a heritage craft is valuable, then training the next generation to carry the torch is many times more so. We spoke to educator ...
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Metal in the soil

Our area of Sheffield is mainly student flats and offices these days – apart from our workshop. However, the district’s slick present-day appearance belies a ...
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True Blue Denim

Blackhorse Lane Ateliers is the famed London jeans-maker. We spoke to BLA’s founder, Han Ates, to learn of the techniques, materials and philosophy that go ...
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Badges of Honour

Haute couture badge-maker The Trendy 7 has crafted a beautiful pin-badge celebrating Ernest Wright tailor shears. We spoke to the brand’s founder and kingpin, Lucas ...
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WHAT’S YOUR STORY?

Perhaps you’d like to share a nice story, your particular craft or fond memories of certain events. We’d love to read it. Or see it, for your videos are very welcome.

Please send an email to stories@ernestwright.co.uk or comment through our social channels.

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WATCH THE VIDEOS
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SHORT DOCUMENTARIES

In recent years, some very nice documentaries were made on the craft of making scissors. It gives some great insights into the skills and care it takes to create a pair of Ernest Wright scissors or shears.