Fashion
The 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 MoreMeander Apparel opens outdoors shops in Edinburgh and London
OUTDOORS brand Meander Apparel is opening shops in Edinburgh and London after securing a £350,000 investment. The company opened a pop-up store on Edinburgh’s George Street in October 2020 and has now added a permanent shop in the city’s Stockbridge area. Co-founder Jill Henry said: “We’re incredibly excited to open our new store and head…
Read MoreMusselburgh Racecourse Stobo Castle Ladies Day crowns winners of The Style Awards
Scotland’s biggest and most prestigious 5-star Ladies Day held on Friday 5th August at Musselburgh Racecourse in East Lothian, has announced the winners for this year’s Style Awards. Newly launched for 2022, the competition looking for style, elegance and individuality was judged by leading Scottish stylists and influencers including Eva Arrighi, Laura Russell, Amee Young,…
Read MoreV&A Dundee wants to see your tartan
ROOT through your wardrobe because the Dundee branch of the Victoria & Albert (V&A) Museum wants to see your tartan. The museum will mount an exhibition featuring Scotland’s most famous pattern next year and it wants contributions from the public. “The People’s tartan” is billed as the story of a “unique pattern that expresses tradition,…
Read MoreDressed to Kilt: Don’t miss these fashion photos
THE celebrity Dressed to Kilt fashion show returned to New York on Saturday, with Scottish designers leading the way. The theme for this year’s show was ““Dress for Adventure: From the Highlands to the Hamptons”. Singer Edward Reid, who starred in Britain’s Got Talent in 2011, performed at the show. This year’s event, which raised…
Read MoreBeira ‘Dressed To Kilt’ in Great Gatsby mansion
SCOTTISH clothing brand Beira will take part in the “Dressed to Kilt” charity fashion show on Long Island in New York on Saturday. The theme for this year’s show, which has been running since 2003, is “Dress for adventure: from the Highlands to the Hamptons”. Beira will be showing its Elisie coat, Marina dress, and…
Read MoreEar Sass earrings arrive in Edinburgh
A SCOTTISH designer who launched her own brand, Ear Sass, during lockdown has unveiled her summer collection in Edinburgh. Sophie McGown’s earrings are being stocked by Independent Zebra, a shop that stocks products made by other small businesses. Each design is named after strong influential women in McGown’s life. Her designs take inspiration from her…
Read MoreJudy R Clark retrospective opens tomorrow
DESIGNER Judy R Clark is staging a retrospective of her work at Dalkeith Palace near Edinburgh from tomorrow. Clark has used Scottish heritage fabrics and Gaelic embroidery in her designs since her graduate catwalk collection at Heriot Watt University in 2006. The exhibition will include a handmade Harris tweed jacket, which secured Clark her internship…
Read MoreTeam at Prickly Thistle expands thanks to HERO scheme
A company which describes itself as the ‘tartan rebels in the Scottish Highlands’ have recently been able to expand its team. Prickly Thistle, who have the only tartan weaving mill in the mainland Highlands, work with clients to design and create bespoke tartan which is manufactured at their mill and transformed into a wide range…
Read MoreScots sustainable fashion brand has pop up shop
A leading sustainable Scots fashion brand is popping up at Edinburgh’s St James Quarter this weekend. This is Unfolded, the Scottish fashion brand that is revolutionising the fashion industry with affordable, sustainable clothes that look good and do good, is hosting its first ever pop up store. Located at Sook in the St James Centre,…
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