Fashion & Beauty
From rock star to soap star at The Edinburgh Natural Skincare Company
From rock n’ roll to skincare isn’t perhaps the most obvious of career progressions, but talking to Tommy Crooks it feels like it’s been the most natural thing in the world. Tommy played guitar for Manchester post-punk band The Fall for a year after bumping into their notorious frontman Mark E Smith on Leith walk.…
Read MoreBanchory Bangle raffle deadline approaches
THE raffle to win this year’s “Banchory bangle” comes to an end on Friday. Jewellery designer Malcolm Appleby has made been making a bangle each year since 1976 to raise money for Children 1st. Appleby uses recycled gold and silver to make his bangles, which have raised £184,000 so far for the charity. Raffle tickets…
Read MoreThe country check up
A staple in any countryman’s wardrobe, Schöffel Country present their range of men’s checked shirts that will take you anywhere. THE checked shirt is an indisputable staple of country life. It is the Labrador of the wardrobe: dependable, versatile and fully trusted to deal with whatever, whenever. But not all checked shirts are made equal.…
Read MoreHamilton & Inches launches ‘Flora’ worn by Duchess of Rothesay
JEWELLER Hamilton & Inches has launched its Flora collection, including earrings made famous by Catherine, Duchess of Rothesay. The Duchess wore the Flora drop earrings made from 18-carat yellow gold during her tour of Scotland last year. The updated collection puts a fresh take on the original design and includes bangles, pendants, and rings alongside…
Read MoreFashion news round-up: The Big Cushion Push and more
Peter Ranscombe measures up the latest fashion news round-up. INTERIOR designers Antonia Burnett and Terian Tilston are organising the “The Big Cushion Push” to raise money for Dundee & Angus Food Bank. They want members of the public to donate their unwanted cushions ahead of a sale at Logie & St John’s (Cross) Church Hall…
Read MoreCharity shop clothes stun at Elgin Museum fashion shoot
PHOTOGRAPHER Mark Smith rummaged through charity shops for his recent photo shoot at Elgin Museum. The snapper chose the Moray institution as his backdrop after being impressed with its history and architecture. Elgin Museum was founded in 1843 and is billed as Scotland’s oldest independent museum. “The clothing we used was from three branches of…
Read MoreChopard exhibition opens at Laings in Edinburgh
LAINGS is hosting an exhibition in its Edinburgh branch featuring jewellery and watches made by Chopard. The Swiss brand is well known for designing the Palme d’Or trophy for the Cannes Film Festival and for its work with the James Bond film franchise. Actress Julia Roberts is Chopard’s brand ambassador. “This is an opportunity to…
Read MoreElements festival shines light on gold, silver, and jewellery
THE Elements festival celebrating gold, silver, and jewellery opens in Edinburgh today. Fifty makers from Scotland and the rest of the UK will be selling designer gold, silver, and jewellery at a fair. This year’s festival also includes an exhibition of award-winning work from the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council (GC&DC) Competition, which is being…
Read MoreFashion round-up: Laings, Findra, Earsass, and more
Peter Ranscombe rounds-up the latest news from brands including Findra, Earsass, and Laings. OUTDOOR clothing brand Findra is “popping-up” in John Lewis’ department store in Edinburgh this week to talk shoppers through its “ready-to-layer” range. The Scottish label is taking part in “The Great British Pop-up” initiative, which supports small businesses. “‘Ready to layer’ is…
Read MoreHamilton & Inches launches first recycled gold range
JEWELLERY chain Hamilton & Inches has launched its first collection made from recycled 18-carat solid yellow gold. The “Gold Luna” collection, which was made at the company’s workshop on George Street in Edinburgh, includings earrings and a necklet. Victoria Houghton, chief executive at Hamilton & Inches, said: “After the success of the sterling ‘Silver Luna’…
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