IN2 Xile Clothing Issue 7 2010

SCOTLAND’S TOP INDEPENDENT FASHION MAGAZINE

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P2: New Brands P3: G-Star Braehead Launch P6: Dressed To Impress P12: Adidas P14: Leather & Laces P17: PRPS P18: G-Star P22: Luke P25: Denim Diversity P26: Lyle & Scott P30: FlashForward P37: Gio Goi P38: Winter Warmers P44: Replay P45: We R Replay P46: Canedicoda P48: Diesel P51: Natural Selection P52: Ladieswear Guide P53: Mina P54: Ugg P58: Beats & Eats P60: Saturday Night, Sunday Morning P63: Yogi’s Rant P64: Check Out

Gage Knit £170 (8648)

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WELCOME It seems like yesterday that we were stocking up on suntan lotion and debating holiday destinations. Before you know it the temperature’s dropped, everyone’s talking about Christmas, and Polar Bears are stalking the streets of Edinburgh - (I swear there was one at the bus stop this morning!). It’s been another eventful year for Xile and we’re delighted to present our Christmas magazine; stuffed tighter than a turkey with the best fall fashion, great giveaways and an update on developments at Xile HQ. Opening our new Glasgow boutique kept us busy for the first half of the year. Check out the pictures from our VIP launch party on p14 for a blow by blow account of the hottest party of the year. There’s also a VIP interview with pop sensation Tinchy Stryder and a profile of Scotland’s foremost trainer fiend Graham Kerr.

Don’t miss our guide to the best new music at page 54 for a breakdown of the best local bands.

On the fashion front we’ve got a guide to the hottest new brands instore and online at p62, check it out! As always our ‘leather & laces’ feature on p52 highlights the coolest kicks.

There’s mainline collection focus on Diesel, G-Star and Luke as well as a guide to PRPS’ new & exclusive heirloom collection. Read up on this season’s do’s and don’t with our buyers guide at p8.

WEB GUIDE

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Find clothes from the magazine by entering the four digit code into our online search.

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Order by December 22nd for guaranteed Xmas UK mainland delivery.

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Next day and Saturday delivery service available.

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Email sales@xileclothing.com or call 0131-558-3763 for advice.

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Our photoshoot by acclaimed snapper Anna Crolla was shot on location at South Queensferry and features a collection of great outfits for the party season.

Take the hassle out of shopping this Christmas with Into Xile.

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Editor: Murray Ainslie Design: Marc Guerriot @ Klaklak.com Photography: Anna Isola Crolla, Klaklak Photography Stock Photography: Kylie Hardie, Craig Robertson Words: Murray Ainslie, Aymen Bensaad, Yogi Haughton, Ross Millar, Paul Mullen, Louise Waddell Hair & Makeup: be-ba-boom

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NEWS

Princes Mall Refit

Regular visitors to our two fashion boutiques in Edinburgh’s Princes Mall will no doubt have noticed a massive change in the past few weeks. We’ve given the shops a well deserved revamp and swapped the brand mix about.

Downstairs now showcases our heritage brands alongside the very best in sports fashion. Drop in to check out the latest from Lyle & Scott, Fred Perry, Adidas , Hummel and many more. There’s also a brilliant new footwear wall featuring the best kicks in town. The directional fashion outlet upstairs now houses the best denim collection in Scotland with Diesel, G-Star, Replay, Natural Selection and PRPS all under one roof. The selection of independent labels in the new look store is outstanding with key collections from Oliver Spencer, Eleven Paris, Humor and many more.

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We’re delighted to announce that Xile has been short-listed for two awards at the upcoming Drapers Awards ceremony. The cream of the UK fashion industry will be at the awards this November and hopefully we’ll scoop the Best Young Fashion Retailer award for the second time. Congratulations also go out to the marketing team at Xile who have been nominated for the Marketing Initiative of the Year Award.

Check out the Xile Blog for an update on the awards. One thing’s for sure, whether we win or not the Xile team will have a blast at London’s Grosvenor House on November 17th.

We like to think of ourselves as a generous bunch and to prove it we’ve been giving out free fivers on the streets of Edinburgh and 1 .indd fiver Glasgow this month.

Our crack teams of PR staff have been hunting 1 dd down fashion forward r.in five consumers and giving them no strings vouchers to 1 spend in store. If you weren’t dd .in er fiv lucky enough to receive one never fear, we’ve got plenty left and will be handing them out instore until December 1st.

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In Other News Xile has proved the springboard for many a successful career over the years and developments over the past few months look set to continue this trend. Former Xile manager Darren McGregor is now starring for St Mirren in the SPL having been transferred from newly promoted 1st division side Cowdenbeath in the summer. Big Daz has been a regular in the first time so far this season and judging from some of his fierce tackles we’re sure the opposition will be wishing he stayed in retail!

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Former Into Xile model Harleen has also hit the limelight this year.

Her shots for this prestigious mag were no doubt the deciding factor when Elle Macpherson picked her to appear on Britain’s Next Top Model. Unfortunately Harleen never won the prize but we’re sure she’ll pick up some great shoots as a result of the show.

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Q: Tinchy Stryder’s a pretty unusual name, where does it come from?

Tinchy because im small and Stryder comes from one of my favourite computer games when I was younger.

Q: You’ve enjoyed amazing success since your debut album Star In The Hood was released in 2007. What’s been the highlight of your career so far?

My first number 1 with “Number 1” was definitely my highlight.

Q: How did you break through in such a competitive industry?

Have you had to make your sound more commercial in order to succeed?

I broke through because of hard work and talent! I make music I like and that seems to have crossed over luckily I guess!

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Q: You hit number 1 with N-Dubz. Have you seen their reality TV show, is it something you’d ever consider doing?

I really like their show and N-Dubz deserve all their success. If the right idea came along for a show I would definitely consider it.

Q: What’s the story behind your clothing line Star In The Hood?

Me and my managers set up Star In The Hood clothing in 2007, around the same time as I released my debut album, which was also called Star In The Hood! I’ve always loved fashion and we thought we could link both and it seems to be working!

Bling Classic t-shirt £45 (8135)

Q: What do you think of TV talent shows? If you hadn’t already broken through would you consider appearing on one?

I don’t have a problem with them. Simon Cowell is the best in this industry and you can’t knock him. I would never appear on one though.

Q: How active a role do you take in the design of SITH product?

I take a very active role and make sure i’m in all the design meetings.

Q: How do you see the brand developing in the next few seasons?

Star In The Hood will hopefully continue to be stylish and become bigger and bigger through the next few seasons in terms of the garments we have in our collections. I’m really excited with how it’s all developing.

Q: What are your top 5 hip-hop albums of all time?

Jay-Z, The Blueprint The Notorious B.I.G, Ready to Die Dizzee Rascal, Boy in the Corner Nas, Illmatic Jay Z, The Blueprint 3.

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Classic t-shirt £30 (8134)

Q: Other than SITH what labels do you rate?

I really like Stone Island, Gucci and Nike trainers!

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Star City Jacket £85 (8250)

Star Intro t-shirt £30 (8131)

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Buyers guide Buyers guide

The one thing that we can say for sure is that Edinburgh certainly experience’s the full wrath of the British winter. It’s all too easy to conjure up an eternal list of negatives about the season but let’s stay positive and look at the better aspects of the bitter winter months.

G-Star Cabin Asper mix boot £140 (8953)

The best thing about winter is the change of clothing. I love diggin’ through my wardrobe and finding the cozy knits and jackets I’d forgotten all about! My footwear selection also has an overhaul at this time of year. It’s out with flimsy canvas sneaks and in with chunky boots and classic leather kicks! First thing’s first though, you need to organise some decent socks. I would recommend picking up a pair of Burlington cotton check socks, these bad boys have a great pattern and will last you for years. Fresh underwear is a must as well, nothing beats the feeling of putting on brand new socks and boxers...

They make great stocking fillers as well, check out the G-Star boxer shorts for a selection of totally hassle free gifts!

G-Star Correct Line City Jacket £255 (8567)

You can find a fantastic selection of shoes this season; there is such a variety of styles and colours to choose from. Footwear can make or break your outfit so don‘t be tempted to scrimp here! My advice is to buy a pair of quality leather boots to see you through the wet days ahead. You don’t need me to tell you that the military boot is back in a big way this season.

Everyone’s wearing them from trendsetters such as Beckham to the badly styled X-Factor wannabe’s. A word of advice would be NOT to tuck your jeans into your boots, this looks utterly ridiculous and marks you out as a walking fashion disaster. Check how JLS rock them and make sure you don‘t follow suit. Keep it simple and subtle; let the design do the talkin‘ and whatever you do, don‘t tuck them in!

G-Star Arc Height Jean £280 (8653)

Replay Clutch Boot £140 (9044)

It is so important to get the right style of denims if you‘re going to look hot this winter. Throughout Xile, G-Star and Replay we’ve got an unbelievable selection of jeans, for a hand choosing your ideal style turn to our denim guide on p36. My advice would be to try a different style this fall. I know loads of older consumers are stuck in their ways and still swear by the boot cut, take my advice guys this style has had its day! The key fit for A/W 10 is a slim or tapered denim. You don’t need to have legs like Mick Jagger to pull this look off though. Replay, Diesel and G-Star all have beautiful straight legged jeans in a relaxed fit! Another great alternative would be the PRPS Baracuda which is a little wider at the ankle, a great stepping stone from boot cut flares!

For the trend setters out there the key Christmas jean has to be the G-Star Raw Essentials Arc Pant. This highly structured style is bang on trend and benefits from the use of amazing denim. Each pair are made by hand so you know you’re getting a great quality product.

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Cruiser Leather Jacket £435 (8521)

Organic Grand T-shirt £45 (8357)

Cruiser Leather Jacket £435 (8521) Correct Line City Jacket £255 (8567)

Highbury Knitted Cardigan £310 (8370)

Midnight Denim Shirt £125 (8043)

G-Star continues to move away from overtly commercial design to a more fashion forward look.

The Correct Line and Raw Essentials collections offer a taste of G-Star’s catwalk styling and replace bold branding with more subtle design twists. Stay ahead of the pack in A/W 10 and opt for G-Star’s high end pieces in bold colourways, classic herringbone and quality denim.

If it’s bold, stylised pieces you’re after fear not! G-Star has refined the basic collection and combined the usual bold branding and strong colourways with a range of on trend fits and styles.

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Correct Ralph V Grand £45 (8361)

Morris Tapered Jeans £160 (8154)

Correct Line City Jacket £255 (8567)

Sandhurst Jacket £170 (9347)

East Shawl Cardigan £105 (8328)

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Quinton Polo £65 (8646)

Highbury Knitted Cardigan £310 (8370)

Organic 5620 Denim Jacket £175 (8643)

Midnight Denim Shirt £125 (8043)

Recolite Laundry Overshirt £105 (8235)

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Rail Tapered Jean £135 (8355)

Reach T-Shirt £35 (8825)

Neo T-shirt £25 (9081)

Deck Check shirt £80 (8231)

Track Overshirt £155 (8485)

New Correct North Shirt £85 (8338)

Anderson Rotar Shirt £80 (9300)

CHECK OUT THE G-STAR STORES IN SCOTLAND

EDINBURGH - MULTREES WALK, UNIT 8, MULTREES WALK | GLASGOW, 135 ARGYLE STREET GLASGOW - BRAEHEAD, UNIT 143, BRAEHEAD SHOPPING CENTRE | ABERDEEN, 257 UNION STREET 15

LAUNCH PARTY XILE GLASGOW It’s been a whirlwind 6 months since we opened the doors of Xile’s flagship Glasgow store. The custom built unit in the New St Enoch Walkway has quickly established itself as a key destination for Glasgow’s style conscious consumers and has built up a cult following already. We’re only 2 minutes from Buchanan Street so make sure you visit our great new unit next time you’re heading west!

If you’ve not checked out the store yet, then frankly you’re missing a trick! The sleek shopfit perfectly showcases our collection of cutting edge designer wear. We’ve got a huge selection of Luke, Pretty Green, Diesel, Adidas and Replay on offer. Each brand has a specially designed area within the store to help make your shopping experience as hassle free as possible. The friendly staff are there to help so if you’ve got any questions about fit, colour or size they’ll be happy to help.

The opening party for the new store seems like forever ago! Big thanks to all the brands who helped make our launch night instore and at Glasgow’s exclusive Club Milan such a big success! Hummel supplied a street graffiti team who sprayed our logo all over the city centre (in biodegradable chalk we hasten to add).

The guys had a few close brushes with the law but thankfully once we explained that we weren’t using real paint they let us off. Hummel also teamed up with Glasgow’s premier break dancing crew, The Flyin’ Jalepeno’s, and put on an amazing live show. Replay brought a few Polaroid photographers to the event and were giving away party snaps all night to the delight of the girls! Tunes were provided by Yogi Haughton and the legendary Marshall Jefferson with sax accompaniment from SaxSingh!

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Xile Exclusive:

Hummel Kani Hoody

Danish sportswear indie Hummel has fast become one of Xile‘s best selling labels. After a number of successful seasons for their vintage range they invited us over to Hummel HQ in Denmark to meet the award winning design team behind their innovative range of retro styled sportswear.

The Xile buying team touched down at Arhaus and were greeted

by Hummel’s product design team. We got a sneak preview of the groundbreaking designs for 2011 and snapped up a few great pieces for the Xile collection!

After lunch and a few Heinekens we got round to talking about an Xile exclusive.

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Kani Hoody £65 (8150)

There were a few strong designs to choose from and in the end we modified a sports-clash styled coat. The double breasted cotton hoody features ghosted chevron detailing on the sleeve and is presented in an on trend grey. This must have piece is only available at Xile and also features classic branding and a vibrant yellow mesh lining.

This standout design is a one off available this season only. Into Xile readers can get 20% off by quoting discount code KANI online or instore.

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55DSL Store - 10a Newburgh Street, London W1F 7RN 18

Jarpah Hooded Jacket £185 (8864)

Scream Shirt £65 (8424)

55DSL is a groundbreaking lifestyle brand which expertly fuses urban elements into a fashion forward collection. The brand was founded in 1994 as an experimental Diesel spin off but has grown to be considered a major label in its own right. The brand’s bold and often provocative design ethos guarantees a fresh and innovative collection each season.

Alongside the 55 mainline collection Xile is proud to present the ultra limited edition 10:55 series.

This niche collection sees the brand’s design team collaborate with internationally renowned photographers to great effect. The artists are given a blank canvas to customize classic T’s with their imagery and the unique results speak for themselves. As only 1055 pieces of each design are produced these T’s seem sure to become collector’s items in years to come.

The best designs from the 10:55 series are showcased online at Xile this fall. We’ve opted for a bold print from Gavin Watson who received critical acclaim for his gritty photo’s of mods & skins. His work has attracted praise from This Is England director Shane Meadows and perfectly captures the grim reality of 80’s Britain. Our other featured T is by Milan based design team DiedLastNight. Their groundbreaking website features unconventional images from the Milanese underground and showcases breaking trends and unique looks.

Died Last Night T-shirt £35 (8650)

Gavin Watson T-shirt £35 (8649)

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Winter has arrived with a vengeance and it’s time to pull out the heavy winter jackets again. The best approach to braving the intense Scottish weather is to make sure you have a range of warm coats so you don’t look identical every day for the next 6 months! (Yes, it will still be cold in April sadly).

G-Star New Correct Line Coat £310 (8286)

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Barbour Tartan International Classic Jacket £270 (9333)

Lavenham Craydon Jacket £135 (8896)

PRPS Biker Jacket £875 (9025)

Winter warmers

Gian Carlo Rossi Belted Long Jacket £340 (9462)

Luke Beak Jacket £175 (8407)

G-Star Dryden Jacket £360 (8287)

Diesel Wimyn Jacket £130 (8239)

Investing in a quality winter jacket makes perfect sense. These timeless styles will be just as current next winter and over the course of a few years you’ll build up a great collection! Don’t forget to experiment with your new winter warmers either.. Team classic jackets with brighter hoodys, bold funnel neck track tops and vibrant scarfs to mix up your look.

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Adolf ‘Adi’ Dassler began producing sports shoes in his family’s home in Herzogenaurach, Germany. Years later his brother Rudi Dassler joined the business which became known as Gebrüder Dassler Schuhfabrik (Dassler Brothers Shoe Factory) By the 1936 Berlin Olympics Adi Dassler drove across Germany to the Olympic village with a suitcase full of spikes and persuaded United States sprinter Jesse Owens to use them in the first ever sponsorship for an African-American. After Owens won four gold medals, his success cemented the reputation of Dassler shoes amongst the world’s sporting elite. After an acrimonious split in 1947 Rudi left the company to form a new label called Ruda which was later renamed Puma. Adi kept control of the brother’s initial brand and re-christened it Adidas. The rest is history!

This winter sees Adidas pay homage to its classic designs. One key element of the collection is the re-released football icon tracktops from Adi’s home town of Herzogenaurach. These limited edition versions have been age worn and specially treated to give them a vintage texture and feature a range of retro inspired branding.

Winter also sees the welcome return of the Beckenbauer track top which puts a modern twist on the 1973 Adidas original with a new graphic print across the chest. The Vespa range also continues to go from strength to strength. The Super Track Top combines a 70’s classic feel with vintage vespa graphics for a great sportsfashion feel.

Beckenbauer Track Top £60 (8454) AC Windbreaker Jacket £55 (8476)

Vespa Trefoil Hoodie £55 (8457) STV Herzogenaurach Track Top £70 (8584)

Preppy Hoodie £70 (8455)

Vespa SPR Track Top £60 (8474)

Look out for new Adidas dropping soon.

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For flights and tickets to an exclusive gig in London by one of the world’s biggest bands simply email competitions@xileclothing.com letting us know which of these is a genuine band

a) Elbow b) Tibia c) Femur

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Stripe shirt £65 (8785)

Zip Hoodie £75 (8822) t-shirt £45 (8996)

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Fishermans Jacket £145 (8799)

classic mac push the brand’s boundaries further than ever before. There’s also a distinct nautical theme to the fall collection; check out the thick striped polo’s, grandad necks and fisherman jackets for an on trend look.

Lyle & Scott’s A/W 10 collection continues to develop the brand’s unique style while maintaining a vintage feel. The heritage origins of the collection are still visible in the fitted polo’s and slim line knits however new additions such as the

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Hooded Chambray Jacket £95 (8288)

Henley neck Stripe t-shirt £45 (8995)

Shell Jacket £80 (8695)

Waffle Hoodie £75 (6840)

V neck Jumper £75 (8210)

Zip Hoodie £75 (8822) Canvas Pumps £45 (8347)

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Longline Mac £145 (8886) Henley neck T-shirt £40 (8784)

Polo Shirt £45 (8182)

V neck Jumper £75 (8211)

Shell Jacket £80 (8695)

Tipped neck Track Top £70 (8621)

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Striped Cardigan £110 (8884)

Fine Stripe Polo £55 (8202)

Stripe shirt £65 (8785)

Longline Mac £145 (8885)

Fishermans Jacket £145 (8800)

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3 Colour Striped Polo Shirt £55 (8192)

Rugby Stripe Polo £55 (8349)

Tipped neck Track Top £70 (8618)

Polo Shirt £45 (8170)

Tailor Collar Polo £50 (8196)

QUEENS FERRY ROCKS Victor wears (left): Barbour International Trials Jacket £230 (9329) Fred Perry V Knit £65 (8518) Lyle & Scott Double Layer Check Shirt £80 (8735) G-Star Zephyr Bennet Leather Boot £120 (9010) Lisa wears (centre): Barbour Twill Force Parka £200 (8723) Lyle & Scott Striped T-shirt £40 (9111) Diesel Matic Jeans £180 (8270) Ugg Delain Tall £175 (8557)

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Gabriel wears (right): Diesel Event Sweater £150 (8739) G-Star Brass Yoda Check Shirt £80 (8248) G-Star Organic 5620 Tapered Jeans £140 (8823) G-Star Patton Charger Boot £130 (8319)

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Victor wears (left): Barbour Waxed Cap £30 (9127) - Oliver Spencer Beck Travel Jacket £300 (9263) - Replay Checked Shirt £80 (8728) - G-Star Morris Tapered Jeans £160 (8154) G-Star Zephyr Bennet Leather Boot £120 (9010) Lisa wears (center): G-Star Clothing Mono Poncho £135 (8230) - Ugg Delain Tall £175 (8557) Gabriel wears (right): Barbour Hunter Hat £35 (9124) Pretty Green Black Label Check Trench Coat £480 (9286) - Lyle & Scott Argyle V Neck Jumper £95(9236) - Fred Perry Polka Dot Shirt £85 (8520) - Natural Selection Smith Narrow rain £140 (9157) -Fred Perry Foxx shoe £65 (8431)

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Lisa wears (center): Replay Studded Knit Cardigan £145(8392) Lyle & Scott Striped Dress £65 (9109) Diesel Chrissie Leather Boots £260 (8570)

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Gabriel wears (right): Revolution Fedora Hat £20 (8082) G-Star Fleet Carr Coat £210 (8408) Dr Denim Brad Waist Coat £70 (8999) Eleven Paris Poser T-shirt £40 (9170) Dr Denim Jones Jean (8769) £60

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Victor wears: G-Star - New Correct Line City Jacket £255 (8568) Dr Denim - Chip Stripe Top £30 (8998) G-Star Patton Charger £130 (8319) Natural Selection Smith Straight Scrapes £150 (9154)

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Gabriel wears: Fred Perry Polka Dot Shirt £85 (8520)

Victor wears: Oliver Spencer Marine Knit Jumper £135 (9255) Replay Checked Shirt £80 (8728)

Gabriel wears: Junk Deluxe JimJim Shark Leather Jacket (9071) Adidas - STV Herzogenaurach Track Top £70 (8583) Humor Traktrold Jeans £90 (9229) Reebok Paris Runner Trainers £45 (8261)

Victor wears: Y3 - Flannel Vest £380 (8309) Lyle & Scott Red Polo £50 (8182) Hummel Select Pants £40 (8771) Y-3 - Kazuhiri Mesh £215 (8109)

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1. Dr Denim Stanley Denim Braces £110 (8642)

2. G-Star General Loose Bold Embro £90 (9068)

3. G-star Victor Straight Fall Denim £100 (8042)

Dr Denim continues to produce high quality jeans at unbelievable prices.

The Stanley oozes class, using heavy selvage denim to great effect.

Presented in a deep colourway with fading effect. Wear them with their detachable braces for an on trend look.

The latest version of G-Star’s signature ‘elwood’ jean. These loose fit denims come in raw edge denim and feature an embroidered logo on the thigh.

Traditional 5 pocket straight leg jean from G-Star. The fantastic Fall denim is hand brushed with special chemicals to achieve a genuine vintage look.

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4. Natural Selection Equator Straight £185 (9156)

5. Natural Selection Smith Straight £150 (9154)

6. PRPS GTO £290 (8149)

Pilgrim wash hand finished jeans with contrasting gold and yellow stitching. The heavy distressed creasing across the thighs, the back of the knees and ‘fold over’ back pocket detail set these jeans apart.

Hand finished with ‘scrapes and bruises’ and constructed from selvage denim, these straight leg jeans fuse authentic style with a contemporary edge. Finished with non–branded rivets and contrast colour stitching, subtle detailing is a key feature of this design.

The latest version of the GTO comes in dark washed denim with light brushing. Made from premium Japanese denim these high quality jeans are finished off with small rip and repair detailing on the pockets.

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for capital connoisseurs...

Desert Boot (8941, 8940, 8939, 8938)

Pretty Green has taken the fashion world by storm since the debut collection dropped last autumn. The label’s mod influenced designs have proved popular with customers of all ages and both the green and black labels have sold well.

If you fancy adding some Pretty Green to your wardrobe here’s the lowdown on the two labels available. The Green Label offers casual yet stylish fashion with a classic twist. The more adventurous should opt for the Black Label. This exquisite collection showcases the very best pieces and focuses on statement design. Check out the best pieces from A/W 10 over the page!

The biggest news to come out of Pretty Green HQ this season has undoubtedly been the collaboration with Clarks to produce a revamped desert boot. Available in four colours this on trend design features a more rounded toe and drop effect heel for a more streamlined silhouette. The overall look stays true to the classic Clarks design but the addition of a unique twist means these have been well and truly updated for 2010. Attention to detail makes these shoes what they are. Purists will be delighted to hear that the suede is sourced from the award winning Steads Tannery in Leeds. Get your hands on a pair of these classics at xileclothing.com.

Pretty Green Black Label Check Trench Coat £480 (9286)

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Long Sleeve Polo £75 (8912)

3 Button V neck T-shirt £35 (8123)

Logo T-shirt £35 (8713)

Pique Polo £55 (8092)

Paisley Print T-shirt £45 (8911)

Paisley Print T-shirt £45 (8910)

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Indigo Denim Jeans ÂŁ85 (8506)

Lennon Military Jacket ÂŁ285 (8919)

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LADIES WEAR SPECIAL

LADIES WEAR SPECIAL

Diesel Chrissie Leather Boots £260 (8570)

G-Star Blen Dress £65 (9078)

Replay Studded Knit Cardigan £145(8392)

The prestigious «Xile Ladies» boutique in Leith’s Ocean Terminal continues to stock eye catching collections from across the globe. This is now the only place to pick up Xile’s exclusive labels in Edinburgh. If you’re after the latest releases from Ugg, Barbour, Diesel, G-Star or any of our other premium brands this is the store for you!

2010 has been a massively successful year for the store during which its profile has risen considerably. We can’t praise the hardworking staff enough for their efforts which have led to word spreading along the east coast about our amazing selection of brands and the high quality service on offer. A/W 10 sees the store build on this growing reputation with one of the strongest ladies collections to date. Don’t take our word for it: Vist us in store or online today.

Xile Ladieswear Boutique

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The popular International jacket, based on an authentic motorcycle design from the 1930s, continues to dominate the Barbour Heritage Fashion Collection. Barbour’s design team excel at cherry picking key features from iconic pieces to produce genuine heritage styling with a modern twist. Check out this classic in six colours at Xile’s custom designed ladieswear boutique in the Ocean Terminal

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1. Barbour - International Polar Jacket £150 (8508) 2. Barbour - International Polar Jacket £150 (8509) 3. Barbour - International Quilt Jacket £150(5893) 4. Barbour - International Polar Jacket £150 (8507)

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5. Barbour - International Quilt Jacket £150(5892) 6. Barbour - International Polar Jacket £150 (8510)

UGG continue to impress at Xile this season with a combination of classic styles and innovative design. The winter collection sees the launch of two great new looks: the Bailey Triplet and the Delain Classic. Both designs combine the comfort and luxury you’d expect from a classic UGG boot with subtle twists that make them unique additions to the Ugg family. There’s also a great range of accessories which make for ideal Christmas presents! Check out the coin purses, scarves and bags available at www.xileclothing.com

Bailey Button Black £160 (9211)

Delain Tall £175 (8557)

Fringe Cardi Charcoal £125 (9223)

Bailey Triplet Sand £200 (9227)

Bailey Triplet Grey £200 (9226)

Bailey Button £160 (7141)

Pull Thru Scarf £120 (9179)

Small Shopper Bag £145 (9177)

Lexi Short £95 (8558)

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Calpulli Zip Top £80 (8818)

Lost For Life T-Shirt £30 (7972)

Japocon Jacket £150 (8362)

Shioner 8AA £90 (8586)

Scama Hoodie £75 (8145)

Semeiti Shirt £90 (8280)

Diesel presents another eyecatching collection packed full of bold colours and retro design motifs. Classic Diesel designs from years gone by have been tweaked and reworked to update them for the 21st century! For a more classic style there’s a wide range of great knitwear guaranteed to keep you cool and cozy over the Winter

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Pass On Trainer £70 (8018)

Gage Knit £170 (8648)

Darron Jeans £180 (8526)

Chacra Hooded Knit £138 (8528)

Snapa Hoodie £80 (8792)

Blomo Sweater £70 (8144)

months. From chunky cable knits to zanier patterned sweats the top half collection is outstanding. Grey is this season’s key colour and the Diesel design team have applied liberal splashes of it to their palate. For a great pair of jeans to pair up this stock with turn to our denim special on p36.

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Sfet Shirt £75 (8439)

Semei Shirt £90 (8227)

Sunka Denim Shirt £100 (8078)

Destruir T-shirt £30 (8162)

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Sumar T-shirt £30 (8813)

Sentir Jacket £150 (8952)

Grand Cardigan £110 (8146)

Borrar T-shirt £35 (8163)

Lost For Life T-Shirt £30 (7972)

Casabe T-shirt £35 (8815)

Into Xile meets Graham Kerr: Trainer Spotter More commonly known as Kerso: A 43 years old trainer fiend from Bellshill. His passion for trainers began in 1978 when he bought a pair of Adidas Jogger. Clothes-wise it was 1983 when the Casual style kicked off in Motherwell.

Nowadays he runs his own label – A Healthy Obsession – and curates the collectors website www.ahealthyobsession.com.

Q: You’re renowned for having one of the biggest clothing and footwear collections in the UK? What exactly does your legendary wardrobe have in it?

Pretty much every pair of trainers and items of clothing I’ve worn since 1983 or thereabouts. I’ve never regarded it as a collection as such, it’s simply my day to day wardrobe. Luckily enough I’m still the same size as I was almost 30 years ago so all the items can be, and are, worn. To be honest I don’t have any idea how many items of clothing there are – counting them is not something I’ve ever needed to do. Trainer-wise, when I was moving them into boxes I reached 700 before I stopped counting.

Q:What are your favourite brands?

Over the years I’ve always had a soft spot for Best Company – the quality and detail of the sweatshirts in particular is amazing. Overall though I’d have to say that any label Massimo Osti designed for would be my favourites – the guy was a genius and labels like the early years of Stone Island, CP Company and Boneville along with Osti Productions, Left Hand, the ICD range and ST95 amongst others are testament to this.

Q: Adidas sneaks form the cornerstone of your collection; what are the rarest pieces you own?

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It’s difficult to tell – it’s impossible to say with any authority that only a certain number of any particular pair of trainers exist. All you can do is base it on what are known to be out there. For example – I have a pair of Adidas Cord and for many years many people doubted the actual existence of these trainers.

All we had to go on was the image of them from an adidas catalogue from 1979. Then, 7 or 8 years ago I received an e-mail asking if I would be interested in a pair (thankfully in my size). Since then another 2 pairs have turned up so we’ve gone from none, to one, to three pairs in circulation – so who knows just how rare they are? Not that it matters, at the end of the day they’re still a stunning shoe, rare or not.

Q: Where do you source your gear?

Any tips for aspiring collectors?

Nowadays I’m pretty lucky in that I know a good few people whose business it is to source trainers or clothes and if they come across anything they think I’ll be interested in they get in touch with me direct.

The best tip I can give is to try and get to know the vintage dealers, let them know what you’re looking for and, with a bit of luck, they’ll be able to do the searching for you.

Q: What’s your most extravagant footwear purchase?

I’ve always made a point of not paying stupid money for any pair

of trainers, in fact I can count on the fingers of one hand the amount of times I’ve gone into 3 figures for a pair. The most I’ve ever paid is £250 for a pair of deadstock Diadora Bjorn Borg Elites but even these were funded by the sale of a second-hand pair of the same shoes I had for £200.

Q: Are there any fashion disasters in there that you’d like to forget about?

To be honest I’m struggling to think of any! I’m sure there are plenty of items in my wardrobe that other people may regard as disasters but to me they’re just another part of my taste in clothes.

Q: In your opinion what are the top 5 Adidas sneaks ever?

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LEATHER & LACES HUMMEL We’re still loving Hummel’s retro take on classic sports shoe styling.

These slim canvas high tops look great fresh from the box or after some hard wearing. Check out p15 for a great Hummel x Xile collab hoody which teams beautifully with the white kicks. For the more adventurous wearer these slim line sneaks are also available in a vibrant red online.

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Johan Cruyff started a niche sportswear label back in his playing days but the collection has recently been relaunched with a great selection of sneakers. Cruyff footwear fuses sportswear and fashion to produce modern designs with a classic edge. The range is ideal for casual wear but the refined silhouettes and quality materials mean these styles can be dressed up as well.

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The 10:04’s broke onto the Scottish music scene in early 2009 and have quickly established themselves as a tremendous live band with verve and energy to spare! The Edinburgh based four piece are now veterans of the local gig circuit and have a dedicated fan base who go out of their way to catch every show. Their riotous dose of punk tinged indie with lashings of britpop makes for a tremendous gig and the boys undoubted stage presence doesn’t hurt either!

Despite predictable influences such as The Clash and The Cribs these guys have original and quirky tracks which keep their set brimming over with an often infectious energy. The subtle blend of pop and punk provides a polished sound made all the better by top notch riffs played at an obscene volume. The 10:04’s put their all into every stage performance and it’s no surprise that The List reckons “they’ll be taking their post Libertines punk racket down to London soon enough”. With recent support gigs for The View & Idlewild it looks certain to happen sooner rather than later. Make sure you catch one of their electric sets before they make the move down south. If the initial buzz around their debut single (produced by Tony Doogan of Belle & Sebastian fame) is to be believed these guys are destined for the big time! www.myspace.com/the1004s

Formed midway through 2006, The Black Hand Gang are finally getting the recognition they deserve. For many bands four years struggling to ‘break through’ can prove too heavy a burden; however this is not the case for The Black Hand Gang. It’s clear after just one listen to the Glasgow based four piece’s self- titled Debut EP that have taken this time to perfect their unique sound of powerfully driven country-blues rock. Their sound rests somewhere between Kings of Leon and Band of Horses and the lyrics perfectly encapsulate the frustrations of innercity life. The vocals are beautifully delivered with a sense of fragile vulnerability.

The BHG won over the notoriously fickle Glaswegian indie crowd with their propulsive sound and sell out gigs at Nice and Sleazy’s and King Tut’s . Their ascent was confirmed by their appearance at a massive gig in front of 10,000 people as part of the Glasgow New Year celebrations in George Square. http://www.myspace.com/theblackhandganguk

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XILE NEW MUSIC SPECIAL Lightguides This Glasgow based trio have been burning a trail across Scotland on their recent tour and developing an already impressive fan base. Fresh from a standout performance on the T-Break stage the lads have taken time out to craft more of their uplifting songs which expertly blend poignant lyrics and melody with some powerful guitar work. Since releasing debut EP “Past and Present” in February doors have been flying open all across the country and their live session for BBC Radio’s Vic Galloway show was truly impressive. The band’s unusual sound has a unique feel that reeks of American punk with an experimental twist. The well crafted tunes are aided and abetted at all times by the staccato delivery of the lyrics. Debut single “The Casting Call” shows true potential as the near capacity crowd from their King Tut’s headline gig would attest.

Look out for a new release any day soon! www.myspace.com/lightguides

Stevie & The Moon Those of you who have heard Stevie & The Moon’s debut EP “These Old Traditions” will need little introduction to the singer/songwriter’s considerable talent. His lush vocals and ambient melodies build into beautifully crafted tunes awash with glorious highs. His lyrics are second to none delivered in a style reminiscent of Glasvegas’ James Allen. Watch out for updates on the myspace as the guys are touring with some great new tracks at the moment. Stevie has come a long way since his surprise gig on the TITP Futures Stage and the recent gig supporting Pearl & The Puppets showed a polished and professional edge. Expect big things in 2011 from this hotly tipped act! http://www.myspace.com/stevieandthemoon

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Denim Goods T-shirt £25 (8116)

Check Shirt £85 (8589)

Knitted Cardigan £125 (8363)

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Too many people see Replay as ‘just’ a denim brand. The brilliant new A/W collection should go a long way towards disproving that theory. As well as some of the best casual jeans styling in the world, Replay has come up trumps with another mature collection. Whether you’re after vintage Americana influenced T’s or slim line knits this is the collection for you. The classic Replay polo has also been updated with contrast colour detailing on the lapel and sleeve. The fit and colourways in this year’s collection are bang on-trend. Check out the full collection online or at our Replay store on Edinburgh’s Multrees Walk.

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Denim Goods Badge T-shirt £30 (8010)

Check Shirt £85 (8589)

The Right Blue T-shirt £25 (8143)

Superior Standard T-shirt £25 (8009)

V Knit Jumper £70 (8587)

Knitted Cardigan £125 (8363)

M45650 Shirt £70 (8117)

Basic Polo ÂŁ50 (8588)

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Shawl Collar Cardigan £75 (8515)

Button Neck £75 (8517)

Multi-Coloured Polo £50 (9271)

Slim Fit Polo £50 (8432)

NEW BRANDS Shawl Collar Polo £70 (9256)

Donkey Check Jacket £300 (9258)

Signalmans Quilt Jacket £250 (9259)

The highlight of the Capsule buying fair in Paris this year was undoubtedly Lavenham.

The traditional heritage brand dates from 1972 and has grown to become one of the most coveted of classic design collections. The versatile winter range features lightweight quilted jackets that offer a sharp, tailored silhouette as well as extra warmth for the Scottish winter. The nylon features a Teflon coating which offers a shower proof finish and prolongs the longetivity of these great pieces. Xile has bought a selection of tremendous casual winter coats; check out the on trend cord detailing and rich colourways for a great alternative to tried and tested Barbour styles.

YouMustCreate’s 15th birthday this year seems to have marked a turning point for the London based indie design house. Xile has flirted with YMC collections before however this year see’s the brand truly come of age. Bold knitted cardigans, classic striped T’s and outstanding fisherman jackets form the backbone of this enviable collection. Xile Buying Director David Weeks says the new stock is “undoubtedly the quirkiest, most original look of the year”. We’ve bought this top brand in ultra limited numbers so make sure you don’t delay in snapping up these great pieces. Available exclusively at the rebranded fashion store in Edinburgh’s Princes Mall and online at www.xileclothing.com.

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Denham Tartan Wax Jacket £185 (8892)

Moutlon Jacket £165 (8898)

Ridgewell Jacket £125 (8999)

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Merino Wool Cardigan £165 (8842)

Lambswool College Cardigan £95 (8446)

Multi Pocket Nylon Wax Jacket £200 (8440)

Xile buying supremo Paul Mullen caught up with Oliver Spencer to discuss his standout collection for A/W 10. The classically trained tailor has released a winning blend of deconstructed tailoring and on trend design which convinced us to restock the brand for the first time in 6 years. You just can’t argue with the quality material and modern design flair which encapsulates the collection. One of the stand out pieces is a beautiful herringbone blazer cut to perfection. Alternatively opt for a classic eton collared polo in navy or grey; these subtle designs represent the very best of modern British design and are a great addition to any autumn wardrobe.

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Cloughy Hooded Sweat £100 (8401) Bungle Track Top £85 (8404)

Jockey T-shirt £50 (7939)

Vile T-shirt £45 (8577)

Autumn Winter 2010 sees Luke hit top form with a colourful collection of modernistic fashion.

The brand reinvents classic looks with a uniquely British flavour. From chunky nautical polo shirts to lightweight Y-neck T’s this is the brand for casual cool this fall!

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Monster Jacket £110 (8561) Spread Eagle T-shirt £45 (7942) Con Man Tech Reflect Hoodie £115 (8564)

Fraudster Hooded Jacket £120 (6777)

Liven up your winter layers with Luke’s brilliant Fraudster Hoody. Available in four colours this lightweight piece of technical outerwear is ideal for adding depth and texture to your look. Don’t be afraid to experiment with the bolder colours in Luke’s A/W collection… These vibrant tones have been specially selected to look great worn with denim.

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Dennis Engineered Stripe Polo £50 (8858)

Sellick T-Shirt £45 (7941)

Terry Engineered Stripe polo £50 (8856)

Vile T-Shirt £50 (8578)

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Compass Zip Through Hoodie £100 (8399)

Red Lion Combi Fabric Polo £50 (7937)

Beak Jacket £175 (8407)

Cloughy Hooded Sweat £100 (8401)

Yet again PRPS have produced an outstanding denim collection. Regarded by the Xile buying team as the denim designers of note, their new A/W collection keeps up this well earned reputation. Xile are ecstatic to be the exclusive Scottish stockist of PRPS’ new Heirloom collection. Check out the key styles available instore now.

The Heirloom collection is a great representation of PRPS’s unique wash techniques and detailing. The bold diffusion range transfers the brand’s contemporary style motif to a dressier silhouette. In a slight twist PRPS have broken from their long standing tradition of using Japanese denim to make their jeans. Instead the Heirloom denim team has scoured the US in search of the finest American fabrics, ensuring that the ultra high standard we have come to expect from PRPS is maintained.

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Sanforized American Made Blue £275 (9204)

Denim Shirt £240 (9379)

The detailing featured in this season’s collection is inspired by a strong militaria trend. Other influences include work wear, hunting apparel and Americana. In addition to this, the brands creative director Donwan Harrell’s obsession with motorsports is evidenced in the washes, textures, fabrics and fits throughout the collection. Keep up to date with all things PRPS online at xileclothing.com.

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Fred Perry Scarf £40 (9265)

Luke Witt Striped Polo £50 (8848)

Weekend Offender Crew Jacket £110 (8756)

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