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Fashion guru plans to be Hair for long time to come »

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“Not hair for a long time. Hair for a good time.” That is the motto of ‘Hair For Heros’ heroine and out-there genius Lou Clavé who last week shared her colourful fashion work with The Journal at a time bold hair is bang on trend. Lady Gaga, Katy Perry...

Mon 06 Feb 2012 by Nadine Walker | Read more »

That’s Pure Dead Brilliant »

Pure. Dead. Brilliant. Three little words known more widely as the colloquial Scottish phrase but most importantly as the fantastic jewellery brand. It would, after all, be absurd to describe the collection in any other way. The fashion rules of &lsqu...

Wed 18 Jan 2012 by Nadine Walker | Read more »

Adil Iqbal »

Having graduated from Herriot-Watt in 2006 with a BSc in Clothing Design and Manufacture, Adil Iqbal, a Scottish Pakistani womenswear designer from Edinburgh, has been awarded the Dewar’s Art scholarship to study for an MA at Central Saint Martin...

Wed 18 Jan 2012 by Jessica Heggie | Read more »

Glasgow guru enjoys web of success »

A Glasgow vintage guru has turned internet queen following the success of her online fashion boutique 'The Pokey Hat'. The website features brands specifically tailored to the fashion tastebuds of local Weegies as well as pre-owned vintage pieces that...

Wed 30 Nov 2011 by Nadine Walker | Read more »

Obscure Scottish fashion takes over hit TV show »

A Glasgow-based womenswear fashion label has taken over hit TV show The X Factor. Lyndsay Pagan and Jennifer Celine Coyle of independent Scottish label Obscure Couture proudly dressed X Factor contestants Amelia Lily Oliver on her return to the show f...

Wed 30 Nov 2011 by Nadine Walker | Read more »

Old furniture lost but now Refound »

Slotting nicely into the quirk of Glasgow’s West End, the 'Refound’ pop-up shop has opened its doors for three weeks this month. Taking recycling that one step further - turning drab and dreary second-hand furniture into wonderful contempo...

Wed 16 Nov 2011 by Elizabeth Ather | Read more »

How Bloggers Are Changing Fashion »

Over the past two years, there has been an explosion of fashion blogging. From Elle and Vogue to the fifteen year-old Tavi Gevinson, blogging has captivated the fashion world. So what is fashion blogging? Most fashion blogs take the typical format of b...

Wed 16 Nov 2011 by Anna Warren | Read more »

The Little Black Dress countdown to Christmas »

The festive period is once again upon us bringing with it the return of the little black dress. And Dance HQ, situated in the historic Templeton Building overlooking Glasgow Green, is offering a fun, fresh, new way of getting in shape this winter...

Wed 16 Nov 2011 by Alicia Drummond | Read more »

Sisters doing it for themselves »

Sister, Sister. For some it was a cult TV show, something to watch while your dinner was on your lap after a gruelling day at school in the 90s. For Charlotte and Hannah Booth it's a relationship that has evolved into one of business partners. Glasgow...

Wed 02 Nov 2011 by Nadine Walker | Read more »

Ooh Fashion »

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As the runway shows in New York, Paris, Milan and London have come to a close, Ooh Fashion celebrated fall fashion and local Edinburgh designers last week. The annual autumn/winter runway show was on Tuesday 18th October and “A Fair of Fashion&rd...

Wed 02 Nov 2011 by Cami Ryder | Read more »

Dancing to the top of his game »

Alan Moore oozes old-fashioned style

For some designers, creating a follow-up to a collection showcase that featured ballet dancers instead of models and a dance floor instead of a catwalk could be too much to handle. Luckily for his fans, this isn't a dilemma faced by Ten30 designer Alan...

Wed 19 Oct 2011 by Nadine Walker | Read more »

All in the name of charity »

Applications to take part in the award-winning St Andrews Charity Fashion Show closed last week as a panel of experts prepare to select this year's hottest new designer. Acclaimed by Vogue as “a key event on Scotland’s social calendar", th...

Wed 19 Oct 2011 by Morgan McTiernan | Read more »

In the Company of Wolves »

In the company of the Wolves features the very best in independent design talent

Glasgow fashion takes a macabre twist this month as award-winning fashion show 'In The Company of Wolves' returns with a 70s horror movie theme. From 8pm on Wednesday 26 October, the much-anticipated event will showcase Scotland's hottest independent ...

Tue 18 Oct 2011 by Rachael Ann Fulton | Read more »

‘Boutique’ by Jaeger: A Nod To The Modern Classic Young Woman »

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The ‘Jaeger’ brand is synonymous with classic, quality and timeless staple wardrobe pieces. The brand rightly prides itself on its individual and rich history which remains distinct in the fashion industry today. ‘Jaeger’ was bo...

Mon 17 Oct 2011 by Francesca Sobande | Read more »

Forever 21 set to arrive in Glasgow »

In a sugary world of whipped cream, cupcakes and cherry chapstick, Katy Perry champions her version of California as the sun-drenched destination for the glamorous and scantily-clad. Across the Atlantic and here in Glasgow the girls are rain-drenched,...

Wed 05 Oct 2011 by Rosie Duncan | Read more »

Swinging with the old stars »

Living life in a flurry of painting and peroxide, a mystery sits at the heart of this artist. Her name is Lola Nicol and with her nest of blonde hair tied neatly in a bandana, she introduces her debut collection ‘Swinging with the old stars&rsquo...

Wed 05 Oct 2011 by Nadine Walker | Read more »

Success for Scottish fashion »

This summer has been quite a spectacle for Scottish fashion. Edinburgh College of Art seems to be churning out some of the most promising designers of the future, with graduates Felix Chabluk Smith and Kyle Spires scooping 2 of the awards at Graduate F...

Wed 14 Sep 2011 by Jessica Heggie | Read more »

Vi Nouveau: Vintage Reworked »

For vintage lovers and fashion fanatics, look no further than new Edinburgh based designers, Vi Nouveau. Vi Nouveau was established in 2010 by two friends, Fiona Scott and Zoe Radcliffe, who share a love for vintage styling, fashion and design. Fresh o...

Wed 04 May 2011 by Anna Warren | Read more »

Front Stage »

ECFS 2011

The 18 March 2011 heralded the opening night of Edinburgh Charity Fashion Show 2011, which gave fashion fanatics front-row seats to this year's top trends and up-and-coming designers. This year’s fashion show focused around the theme [D]evolution...

Wed 20 Apr 2011 by Anna Warren | Read more »

ECFS 2011 »

ECFS 2011

The Edinburgh Charity Fashion show is swiftly approaching and, after the huge success of the launch party at The Caves, it is expected to be a big one. With designers such as Pringle of Scotland presenting collections at the show, it’s definitely...

Wed 09 Mar 2011 by Jessica Heggie | Read more »

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