Made-To-Measure
Almost every item bearing the Crane Brothers name can be created just for you—cut, sewn, and finished to your exact specifications. This is how we build wardrobes.
Specialising in contemporary tailoring and Made in Italy pieces, everything is hand-finished in our Auckland workroom. Whether your garments are cut and assembled by master craftsmen in our Italian ateliers or sourced from our curated collections, each piece receives our personal attention to every detail. We believe this combination is what sets us apart—creating clothing that looks effortless to wear through careful attention to every detail.
We blend traditional techniques with contemporary design thinking. Our team includes craftspeople who've been perfecting their skills with us for over two decades, and we're always evolving our approach to building complete, cohesive wardrobes.
How we work with you
The same person will guide you through the entire process—from initial consultation to final fitting. This continuity ensures we understand exactly what you need and can refine every detail along the way.
1. Consultation
Book a consultation where one of our experienced team spends time learning your requirements. We build a comprehensive fit profile from detailed measurements—measurements we keep on record for all your future orders. This is an enjoyable, unhurried conversation where we listen, advise, and ensure we understand exactly what you need.
2. Fabric selection & personalisation
We guide you through selecting cloth that meets your specific requirements, sharing our knowledge about which fabrics wear beautifully, suit New Zealand's climate, and age gracefully. We offer comprehensive personalisation options across all our garments—from lapel styles to button choices to lining details. This is where your garment becomes truly yours.
3. Construction & fittings
Your garment is crafted in our Italian ateliers over approximately 20–25 working days. When it arrives in Auckland, we complete the hand-finishing in our own workroom before seeing you again for Made-To-Measure / Made-To-Order fitting appointments. This gives us the opportunity to make any refinements required before final finishing. Every piece leaving our workroom meets the exacting standards we're known for.
Suiting
Made-To-Measure from $1,995.00
Contemporary tailoring, Made in Italy. Cut, sewn, and finished to your exact specifications in our Italian workshops, then hand-finished in our Auckland workroom. We guide you through fabric selection and finishing details—from lapel styles to button choices to lining. Allow 20–25 working days depending on fabric selection. Every suit you commission represents over 25 years of knowledge about cut, construction, and what makes a garment last.
Made-To-Measure vs. Made-To-Order
We spend time learning and understanding your requirements, building a fit profile from a comprehensive set of measurements taken by one of our experienced team. This approach takes the anxiety out of purchasing—you're not constrained by standard sizes, and we create garments built specifically for you.
We guide you through selecting from our complete range of cloths and choosing finishing details to ensure a garment that is cut, sewn, and finished to your exact specifications. We retain all fit profile information for your future orders.
Permanent and seasonal wardrobe items can generally be ordered with a 20–30 working day lead time. Available in a wider range of colours, cloths, and sizes.