Fashion
Discover how the Scottish Field tweed was created
When renowned Edinburgh tailors Walker Slater asked two shooting enthusiasts – Scottish Field editor Richard Bath and renowned comedian Fred MacAulay – to help design a shooting suit, a period of research, panic, chaos and tweediness ensued. Fred MacAulay was perplexed. ‘What do you mean “what’s my favourite colour?”,’ he laughed. ‘When you’re my age…
Read MoreTwilight Talks about design focus on material innovation
Designing a sustainable Scotland is the focus of the latest in a series of Twilight Talks about Design this autumn. Led by John Ennis of Journeys in Design, an expert panel of four speakers will explore the potential of material innovation, community and the circular economy on Thursday 14 November 2019 at Edinburgh’s Dovecot Studios.…
Read MoreV&A Dundee to recreate Scotland’s earliest reggae club
V&A Dundee will recreate one of Scotland’s earliest reggae club nights at a one-off event next month, in celebration of its current exhibition Studio Nicholas Daley. Nicholas Daley, who regularly collaborates with musicians and DJs when creating his collections, has curated an evening that will pay homage to grassroots club night The Reggae Klub. Tay…
Read MoreLearn all about the secret life of tartan at special talk
Fashion designer and tailor Vixy Rae is sticking together never-before-heard stories and fascinating anecdotes on Scotland’s most famous fabric, tartan. To celebrating the launch of her new book The Secret Life of Tartan: How a Cloth Shaped a Nation, Vixy is coming to Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh, to explore how tartan transcends boundaries through colour…
Read MoreRunway success that was made in Scotland
Scotland has not only produced but inspired many top fashion designers. We present 10 people inspired by, or from, our shores, who have made their impact on the world of fashion. 1. Dame Vivienne Westwood It could be argued that no one fashion designer has done more for Scottish textiles over the years than this…
Read MoreSee the Scottish Field shooting suit at Walker Slater
When reknowned Edinburgh tailors Walker Slater asked two shooting enthusiasts to design a shooting suit, Scottish Field knew just the people to assist. Our editor Richard Bath and comedian Fred MacAulay underwent a period of research, panic, chaos and – ultimately – tweediness. The finished result can now be seen in the shop window, at…
Read MoreHarris Tweed is new formalwear of Scottish rugby
Scottish Rugby has revealed that Walker Slater, in conjunction with Harris Tweed Hebrides, will be the official formalwear partner for the next two seasons. The historic fabric, handwoven, dyed and spun in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland from pure virgin wool, has been applied to a bespoke tweed in keeping with the rich rugby heritage…
Read MoreFashion firm listed for environmental award
FINDRA Clothing has been shortlisted for the Product Scotland Award category in the VIBES – Scottish Environment Business Awards. This award recognises a business that has developed a product that brings both environmental and business benefits. A total of 36 businesses from across Scotland have been included in the shortlist for the prestigious awards, focusing…
Read MoreSaying it with flowers to launch new collection
One of Scotland’s most exciting fashion designers will say it with flowers as she celebrates the launch of her new collection. Hayley McSporran is collaborating with Glasgow floristry start-up Bloemen Florists to host a pop-up shop and installation at COLAB at The Savoy Market on Saturday 3 August (7-10pm). Fashion lovers will have the first…
Read MoreCharlie the Highland Cow models his brand new kilt
Charlie the Highland Cow is marking Coos-day Tuesday – in style! Charlie was joined by a baby coo from Tordarroch Fold to model the tartan of Scotland’s newest lifestyle brand, Loch Ness Collection. Available exclusively at An Talla, a new retail destination at Dochgarroch Lock near Inverness, Loch Ness Collection is the latest venture from…
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