Why Scottish style is an international trendsetter

As a nation, Scotland has had an impeccable sense of haute couture through the ages. How Scotland Dressed The World is author Lynne Coleman’s love letter to the nation that gives us the blueprint for international style, as she explores the country’s rich cultural impact on the modern world. Lynne knows her stuff, as an…

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Chocolate in a limited edition wrapper – in style

A Scots chocolate maker has teamed up with a leading fashion label to create a bar in a limited edition wrapper. COCO – The Art of Chocolate has collaborated with eponymous fashion label Temperley London on the design of three new limited edition bars. COCO is a leading ethical chocolate manufacturer, sourcing the finest Colombian…

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Schöffel Country – wrapped in tradition

In celebration of the launch of Schöffel Country’s three new tweeds this season, they took a look back at the heritage of this iconic material. Tweed originated in rural Scotland as a practical fabric for outdoor workers. It served the job well due to its wind-resistant, robust and highly insulating properties. The woven patterns leant…

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Scots sustainable fashion firm at COP26 in Glasgow

A Scottish sustainable fashion firm is making it to COP26 not just once – but twice. Sustainable fashion brand Beira will confront 25,000 delegates and 30,000 attendees with two exhibitions. The first exhibition is a collaboration between Beira, Sustainable Fashion Scotland and Zero Waste Design Online. This project was selected by 1000s of entries from…

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A limited edition whisky designed with style

Glenfiddich is teaming up with Mr Porter, the award-winning online destination for men’s style, on a collaborative first for both brands. Creating a unique new expression of whisky through a highly creative lens, Glenfiddich presented by Mr Porter is limited to only 1500 bottles worldwide. Mr Porter has spent the last decade curating the world’s…

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Isle of Harris Distillery launches its own tweed

In 2018, the Isle of Harris Distillery set out to discover more about the art of weaving and the skills of the people and mills who help bring the historic island textile known as Harris Tweed into being. The distillery, along with Harris Tweed Hebrides, the Harris Tweed Authority and the islands’ education services worked…

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Update your wardrobe with Edinburgh Cashmere

The arrival of summer signals the perfect time to update your wardrobe with stoles, capes and scarves for one of the most fashion-forward seasons of the year. With the weather outside still chilly at times you owe it to yourself to acquire some new and warmer key pieces, many of which will make beautiful gifts…

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Stylish and contemporary leisurewear

A throwaway comment in the pub last summer led to the birth of Spinback, an Edinburgh-based business offering stylish and contemporary leisurewear with a twist. Their passion for unique design brought the vision and products to life, and the business launched in October 2020. With a love of music and a serious addiction to fashion,…

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Fashion training for shop workers

BUDDING fashionistas will soon be able to follow their passion in Scotland’s capital. Edinburgh College has signed a deal to offer the London Fashion Retail Academy’s (FRA’s) course in retail fashion, marketing, and branding. The partnership marks the first time the academy has ventured outside London. The Edinburgh course is sponsored by St James Quarter,…

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Laings celebrates ‘the beauty of the everyday’

LUXURY jeweller Laings is encouraging its customers to enjoy “the beauty of the everyday” with its winter campaign. Walks in nature, window daydreams, and evenings spent together are all being celebrated by the company. This winter’s campaign features diamond jewellery and classic wristwatches. Sally Alobaidi, head of marketing at Laings, said: “Our appreciation for the…

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