Less is More

I make things I like and I sell things I make. This means garments and accessories that fit my idea of modern tailoring: the principles of artisan craft combined with contemporary design.

Crane Brothers was founded in 1998. 

We have two stores and no desire to have any more. We’re happy being a boutique business that makes products by hand.

The names of all the people who work at Crane Brothers are: Chris, Karl, Matt C, Ben, Jordan, Matt R, James, Angelo, Aiden, Murray (that’s me on the left), Harry, Fin, Rob, Nikki, Adele, Lydia, Ravi, Ash and Grace.

 

We love what we do and have spent a lifetime fascinated by the traditional crafts of tailoring, shoe, shirt and tie making.

Our interests include, but are not limited to, contemporary art, antiques, jewellery making, watches, typography and stationery.

We like very nice things.

You can read what we’re up to in the daily Dispatch.

Murray Crane.

LIKES

  • Two button coats (still )

  • Rolex

  • Hand-shanked horn buttons

  • Sons and Co

  • All Blacks

  • Northland

  • Twitter

  • Huge Magazine

  • Tin Tin the movie

  • Grenson Shoes

DISLIKES

  • Shared Pedestrian zones

  • The French Rugby Team

  • X Factor

  • Blue pens (still )

  • Plagiarism

  • Car flags

  • Mediocrity

  • Adidas

  • Bad Service

  • Lateness

If you would like to talk about any aspect of our work or would like advice on clothing and accessories please visit the store or email me.
murray (at) crane-brothers.com.