Fashion
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…
Read MoreA 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…
Read MoreIsle 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…
Read MoreUpdate 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…
Read MoreStylish 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,…
Read MoreFashion 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,…
Read MoreLaings 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…
Read MoreVivienne Westwood wedding dresses hit Edinburgh
WEDDING dresses designed by Vivienne Westwood are coming to Edinburgh next month. Bridal boutique Rachel Scott Couture has secured exclusive rights to showcase the Vivienne Westwood made-to-order bridal collection in Scotland. Owner Rachel Snedden said: “I’ve been a huge fan of Vivienne Westwood for longer than I care to mention. “Her ability to root her…
Read MoreWhat is ‘slow fashion’ and why is it on the rise?
Patrick Birkbeck, managing director at Perthshire department store House of Bruar, examines the return of ‘slow fashion’. THE term “slow fashion” is generally seen as a recent invention, but the movement has been around for longer than we think. Many people are familiar with the term “fast fashion” and all of its negative connotations. In…
Read MoreVirtual measuring becomes the norm for tartan creations
WHEN the ScotlandShop store on Queensferry Street in Edinburgh was forced to temporarily close in the spring, a whole new way of shopping evolved. The shop is open again and you can make an appointment to guarantee a safe and dedicated service, however – if going into town isn’t on your agenda – the same…
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