ISSUE 6
DECADES OF DESIRABILITY
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INNOVATION THE ART+SCIENCE
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FRONT COVER: Linda wears Navy Cobweb Lace from the Galloway Collection by MYB Textiles in her hair and on her face.
Gold Belladonna Dress by Obscure Couture; Kessel Harris Tweed Jacket from Saunt & Sinner, available exclusively from www.wecraveit.com; Etched Brass Teardrop Hat from the Georgia Wiseman X William Chambers Collaboration part of the Queen of Scots Collection by William Chambers Millinery; Khors Necklace and Single Maharajah Necklace, both by Euan McWhirter; with a Twin Lens Rolleiflex Camera, courtesy of Paul Bock, photographer. Hair by Gary Lees; Make up by Ana Cruzalegui; Styling by Genuine & Weber Shandwick. Photographer: Anna Isola Crolla. 2
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OUR LIST… Objects of affection from Scotland DECADES OF DESIRABILITY Unrivalled history with admirers across the globe SCRUMPTIOUS SCARVES Snapshot of neckwear couture INDULGENT INTERIORS Delectable homewear
FLAVOURSOME FINISHING You are never fully dressed without a…piece of Scottish textiles PHOTOSHOOT Contemporary couture from Scotland ART + SCIENCE OF STYLE A creative passion and forensic attention to detail is in Scottish Textiles’ DNA INTRICATE INNOVATION Textiles that perform far and beyond expectations ONES TO WATCH Rising stars from Scotland FIND US You know you want to…
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GET IN TOUCH WITH US… You can get in touch directly with any of the companies featured in the magazine, please find all the details on pages 44 to 46. If you want to find out more about the Scottish textiles industry in general please email us at info@textilescotland.com
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warm welcome to issue 6 of magazine – a Textiles Scotland publication. Inside this edition we will take you on a journey of our industry and why people desire Scottish textiles products the world over. We also look at how over 8,000 people who work in the sector are both artists AND scientists, with the creative craft coupled with a forensic approach. Innovation is a key driver in our market, with companies constantly pushing the boundaries, opening up new realms of opportunities for new collaborations, performance textiles and textiles solutions. Finally, along with our usual must-have products and accessories, we have picked a small section of our creative pipeline – although as a country bursting with talent we could dedicate a magazine in itself to our rising stars. As always, please read, digest, enjoy and explore what we have to offer from Scotland.
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CLOSE YOUR EYES, BLOW, AND MAKE A WISH FOR THIS
STYLE SO SWEET
Jammy Heart Charm Necklace by Nikki McWilliams
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Dandelion Print Gentlemen’s Gift Set featuring Red Cotton Liberty Bow Tie and Matching Pocket Square by Fiona Heather www.fionaheather.co.uk
THE NEW NECK COUTURE
Cashmere and Merino Roll Neck Bib by Cameron taylor*, Hand-knitted by ERIBÉ Knitwear available in various colours www.cameron-taylor.com
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RECYCLING MADE RETRO Multi-coloured Recycled Harris Tweed Cap by Fabhatrix www.fabhatrix.com 4
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BROGUES OF DISTINCTION
Navy Blue Calf Leather Brogues featuring a Johnstons of Elgin Estate Tweed, by Buchanan Bespoke www.buchananbespoke.com
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THE ESSENTIAL WRAP FOR A WILD NIGHT OUT Wild Stole in Harris Tweed with Luxury Coquille Feather Trim and Silk Lining by Catherine Aitken www.catherineaitken.com
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WILL CERTAINLY SUIT YOU SIR Hand Screen-printed Linen, Cord and Fine Wool Embroidered Straw Dot Detail Tie by Incahoots with Roobedo www.roobedo.com
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PERFECT EXCUSE TO GET SHIRTY Printed Ladies’ Shirts, using hand-drawn prints inspired by nature and the changing seasons by Gibson & Birbeck gibsonandbirkbeck.co.uk
PATCHING THE PULLOVER CHIC Ladies and Gents Lambswool Crew Neck Pullovers with Harris Tweed Elbow Patches by Hawick Knitwear www.hawickknitwear.com
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THE ONLY WAY TO COVER UP THE ‘CAHOONAS’ Limited Edition Royal Stewart Tartan Trunk made with Top Quality Drumspun and Warp Knitted British Microfibre www.cahoonas.co.uk 5
DEC A Victoria wears Barbosella Ballgown Top; Delphinium Ballgown Skirt and Narcissus Skirt designed exclusively by Obscure Couture available from www.wecraveit.com; and Liberty Lucky Bitches Ring by Euan McWhirter. Hair by Gary Lees; Make up by Ana Cruzalegui; Styling by Genuine & Weber Shandwick. Photographer: Anna Isola Crolla.
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DESIRABILITY Quality and luxury have been drawing clients from around leading fashion ho the world – from uses such as Chan el and Hermès to the luxurious car man world’s most ufacturers and airli nes such as Lambo Singapore Airlines rghini, BMW and – to Scottish textile s for decades.
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Another family business, Breanish Tweed, painstakingly hand weaves lambswool, Shetland wool and cashmere on a 90-year-old loom from its base on the Isle of Lewis, creating lightweight fabric that is coveted all over the world, from Savile Row in London to Fifth Avenue in New York.
here’s so much more to this industry’s appeal: a sense of heritage, of connectedness to the land and its people, creates an unrivalled desire to keep customers coming back for more.
Kinloch Anderson, an Edinburgh family firm, has been producing kilts, tartan and Highland dress since 1868. And MYB Textiles, whose lace has appeared in ITV’s Mr Selfridge and the Sex and the City film, has been making Scottish lace and madras in the Irvine Valley since 1900.
The colours of tweed pick up the shades of the surrounding landscape: of the heather, the timber and the rock. Scottish cashmere is renowned as the best in the world not just because of the quality of the yarn, but because of the purity of the water – the softest of fabrics born from the harsh beauty of Scotland’s fast-flowing rivers.
Bringing us bang up to date, but still with a nod to the past, as the 2014 European Ryder Cup team swung their way to triumph, 100-year-old Harris Tweed Hebrides was celebrating a victory of its own, thanks to bumper sales of its official tweed for the championship, featuring a lush blue yarn representing the Hebridean sky and sea.
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And there’s a sense of history too, of skills passed down through the generations to sons and daughters. Johnstons of Elgin has thrived as an independent family firm since it was founded in 1797. Rosie Sugden learned the trade at the feet of her father James, group managing director for more than 20 years, and now produces her own range of fashion-forward cashmere accessories.
Tweed appears as part of the celebration of King George IV’s visit to Edinburgh, and is later sported by Sir Walter Scott in a pair of fetching trews.
American entrepreneur Henry Lee Norris lands on Scottish soil and promptly founds the North British Rubber Company, later to be known as Hunter, producing waterproof boots using the exciting new vulcanisation process.
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Charles Macintosh patents the invention for a new waterproof cloth in 1823, and the first Mackintosh coats are made in the family’s Glasgow factory.
Peter Anderson of Lochcarron opens his own small weaving shop. The firm is to become the world’s leading manufacturer of tartan.
Kynoch1788, based in Langholm in the Borders, is taking a different approach, pulling designs from its archive in the 1960s and 1970s heavy wool fabrics – and bringing them up to date by adding cotton to create a more lightweight fabric for the modern marketplace. Knockando Woolmill has gone even further back. Its 1730 Tartan collection features the ‘Brides Plaid’, originally woven in the 18th century from pure silk. The pattern was discovered in the archive of the Highland Folk Museum in Newtonmore and incorporates eight colours in a highly detailed pattern. Such complexity would have taken great skill to hand weave over 280 years ago, and the beautiful pattern has been recreated for this decade.
And there’s a sense of history too, of skills passed down through the generations to sons and daughters.
Notably, few of these businesses are city based. Instead, they bring the world to the towns and villages whose farms and rivers have provided the lifeblood of the textiles industry for centuries, and continue to provide inspiration for the new generation of designers living there. Kirsteen Stewart’s work takes its lead from the light and ever-changing skies over Orkney. Her new collection, The Maps Story, takes that historical connection further, inspired by traditional nautical maps used by the Archangel Ship in the 1730s.
Team Europe Shirts and Sweaters for the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles made by Glenmuir.
Barrie mill is established in the Borders. In 2012, it is acquired by Chanel.
Lyle & Scott embarks on the first of many designer collaborations, creating branded cashmere for Christian Dior. It has gone on to work with Yves Saint Laurent, Liberty, Bergdorf Goodman, Michael Kors and, most recently, Glasgow-born designer Jonathan Saunders.
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The Harris Tweed Orb is granted trademark status, meaning only fabric woven on the islands of the Outer Hebrides can carry the coveted label.
The twin-set is born, thanks to Pringle of Scotland. To confirm its relevance on the fashion scene, it appears on the cover of Vogue. The brand is soon a favourite of the dapper Duke of Windsor and adopted by the rest of the fashionable set of the time.
Coco Chanel chooses fabrics by Bernat Klein for her spring/ summer collection, leading to an avid following for the Serbianborn, Borders-based textile designer among the world’s leading couture houses. 9
A Selection of Yarns from Scott & Charters.
Such complexity would have taken great skill to hand-weave over 280 years ago. And it’s an industry full of surprises. When Chanel bought the Barrie mill back in 2012, some wondered why the Parisian couture house might be interested in acquiring an unassuming business tucked away in the Scottish Borders. The bigger surprise, however, was that the label had been getting its exquisite catwalk cashmere made by the artisan craftsmen there for decades. The investment not only saved 176 jobs – significant in itself – but saved skills that are now being passed on to a new generation.
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More surprises: the curtains that hang in the Oval Office of the White House were created, not in an industrial US factory or by an Uptown Manhattan interior designer, but by a family firm in deepest Biggar. Consider, if you will, Michelle Obama waving off George and Barbara Bush on the White House steps, then turning back to the family’s private wing and thinking: “OK, where do I start?” She started by personally choosing fabrics from Calzeat to decorate their new home. The First Family was so pleased with the results that Calzeat was chosen again when it came time to replace the previous occupant’s dowdy mustard-coloured curtains in the Oval Office with something a little more cheery.
Jaeger-trained designer Jean Muir sets up her own label. Though Muir was born in London, her father was Aberdonian and she credited her Scottish roots for her strong work ethic.
Jonathan Saunders is born in Glasgow. The designer has gone on to win the Fashion Enterprise Award from the British Fashion Council and British Designer of the Year.
Timorous Beasties is established by Alistair McAuley and Paul Simmons, who met while studying textile design at Glasgow School of Art. Displaying a chic irreverence to design, the pair have created exclusive lines for the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Brintons carpets, Liberty of London and John Lewis.
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London tailors Holland & Sherry buy a Scottish cloth merchant based in Peebles and make the unusual decision to relocate their entire distribution there.
The first jacket is made by Aero Leather Clothing. The Galashiels-based haven to leather has since created flying jackets for the likes of Daniel Craig, Johnny Depp and Hugh Laurie.
A long-haired Central Saint Martins graduate by the name of Christopher Kane wins the Harrods Design Award, a cheque for £1,500, and a showpiece window in the luxury department store. The rest is history.
Word is now spreading and the firm has also produced fabrics for the stellar homes of Harrison Ford, Steven Spielberg, George Clooney and Dustin Hoffman. Interiors is an increasingly exciting area for the textiles industry. Harris Tweed was used as the dominant upholstery fabric in Glasgow’s Blythswood Square hotel. And companies such as McNaughton Holdings Ltd, established in 1783 and incorporating brands such as The House of Edgar, The Isle Mill and Viyella Home, continue to create furniture that is as timeless as the Scottish landscape. But it should come as no surprise to know this centuries-old industry is embracing the age of the internet. Earlier this year, Make Works was launched, a digital directory that pulls all these makers, suppliers and factories together – from jewellers to sail makers to rug makers and print makers – connecting customers with the local craftspeople they’re looking for. And new fashion tech brand – Crave – an online magazine aimed at helping the world’s bloggers make money from their content. It took its vision one step further by commissioning exclusive designs from Scotland’s most exciting designers.
As part of that collection, Obscure Couture, a brand that creates the sort of collections that has Kate Moss’s stylist on speed dial and has made them favourites of French Vogue, collaborated with textile designers Naromode to deliver a duchess satin design featuring over-sized jewels and insects. And Saunt & Sinner’s stand-out design is a limited edition powder blue Harris Tweed coat, lined in matching silk, for AW15. It is this respect young designers maintain for the crafts and fabric that make up the country’s heritage and makes them stand out in an overcrowded industry: Ten30 creating jackets in Harris Tweed and Calzeat fabric and Buchanan Bespoke working with Johnstons of Elgin. And nowhere is it more evident than in a frock coat by Judy R Clark, featuring pheasant feathers, Harris Tweed, MYB lace and an abstract print by Timorous Beasties. Several generations of Scottish design excellence coming together to create one spectacular piece. There are also new platforms for the industry to take more of the ‘desire’ message to the world. Scotland Re:Designed is an exciting project which champions the sector through a showcase of exhibitions, workshops and shows, exciting buyers, media and consumers. The sector has a history that is hard to rival, a present that is full of success and a future that only few could imagine.
The Scottish Register of Tartans is established by an act of the Scottish Parliament to protect, preserve and promote the cloth.
Scottish textiles takes Russia by storm in the ‘From Scotland with Love’ showcase.
In Peter Jackson’s film The Hobbit, elves and hobbits sport capes made by Scalpay Linen, based on the Outer Hebrides.
Designed by Brian Wilton at the Scottish Tartans Authority, a variation of the Black Watch tartan is created for the Japanese department store Isetan.
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Brooks Brothers’ Chairman and CEO Claudio Del Vecchio hosts a celebration of Scottish textiles at the company’s flagship store on Madison Avenue, New York.
Chanel buys Barrie Knitwear in Hawick after working closely with the factory for 25 years, producing cashmere knitwear including Chanel’s iconic two-tone cashmere cardigans. 11
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SCRUMPTIOUS SCARVES From cashmere to silk, digitally printed to hand-crafted, there is a yummy Scottish scarf to suit everyone’s palate. Here is a small taster on what the industry has to offer…
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HELEN RUTH SCARVES Accessories label specialising in digitally printed silk and wool scarves, produced and hand-finished in Scotland. www.helenruth.co.uk
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ROSIE SUGDEN Cashmere collection with an idiosyncratic take on contemporary design fused with the natural beauty of Scottish cashmere. www.rosiesugden.com
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CORA STUDIO Double jersey, reversible collection inspired by an astronaut’s pictures, knitted by EMB Knitwear using Todd & Duncan yarn. www.corastudio.co.uk
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CARI & CO 100% lambswool scarves with applique decoration of Harris Tweed and felted wool Scottie Dogs. www.cariandco.com
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PAPER_HOUSES Adaptable designs and workable shapes are the guiding principles behind this quality Scottish brand.
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EDITION SCOTLAND Signature cashmere accessories for men, knitted and hand-finished to the highest standard in the Scottish Borders.
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MURRAY HOGARTH Wholesale range of fashion accessories from contemporary cutting-edge print design to traditional woven Scottish tartans. www.murrayhogarth.co.uk
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INDULGENT INTERIORS The touches of elegance needed in every home can be found in Scotland. Here are a few gems which we think would be the icing on the cake for any room…
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LUCY DONNELL The Para Handy Collection of lambswool accessories and interiors inspired by the much loved tales of Neil Munro about The Vital Spark puffer boat adventures. www.lucydonnell.co.uk
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MOODY MONDAY Contemporary hand-printed wallpaper, fabrics and homeware, including a new range of melamine placemats, destined to bring that touch of individuality and luxury to any interior space. www.moodymonday.co.uk
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WE ARE RUSHWORTH A label for triers and doers. It’s bold, brave and has a bit of attitude, producing products that are just as good as a hug – like this handmade wool blanket. www.wearerushworth.com
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CATHERINE MACGRUER A collection of merino blankets and cushions combining bold patterns and colours from the eclectic style of Barcelonan mosaics, a perfect statement piece for the home. www.catherinemacgruer.com
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ARAMINTA CAMPBELL The latest cushions and blankets range add to the one-off hand woven collection from this brand and are an ideal choice for adding some luxury to an interior setting. www.aramintacampbell.co.uk
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DANA FINNIGAN This interiors textiles brand is influenced by both art nouveau and art deco, with a self-confessed ‘masculine collage’ style, making it capable of catering for every individual taste. www.danafinnigan.com
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FLAVOURSOME FINISHING Seasoning an outfit is very important so here are a few flavoursome finishing touches few can afford not to have to hand...
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CAMERON taylor* Timeless leather essentials crafted in collaboration with Mackenzie Leather. www.camerontaylor.com
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JOYCE YOUNG Faux fur and tartan collars and cuffs, cosy fun for all. www.tartan spirit.com
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HILARY GRANT Luxury knitwear, beautiful, colourful and practical, knitted in Scotland. www.hilary grant.co.uk
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KNOCKANDO WOOLMILL 1730 Tartan Neck Tie, a pattern resurrected from the archives for modern-day. www.knockando woolmill.co.uk
Powerful statement pieces bring a contemporary attitude to modern day fashion. Drawing on influences from the natural beauty of the land fused with present-day artistic talent and using both old and new world skills, these are clothes that make an unforgettable first impression. We declare a renewed force to be reckoned with from Scotland. Hair by Gary Lees; Make up by Ana Cruzalegui; Model Linda Young from Model Team; Styling by Genuine & Weber Shandwick. Photographer: Anna Isola Crolla.
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Hanneke Dress: visionary bespoke Madras Lace Gown featuring tonal black on silver Kelpies inspired design, with trailing bias cut train and saddlery inspired cut with silhouette skimming contour and concealed zip fastening from Iona Crawford’s Beauty and the Beasts Capsule Collection; Swarovski Crystal Set Shard Earrings by Euan McWhirter; Black Ottie’s Stole from Shetland Lace Shawls Hand Knitted in 1-ply Shetland Lace Wool using a combination of Traditional Lace Patterns, The Cat’s Paw and The Bead.
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Cashmere Gingham Green Wrap by Queene & Belle and Pringle Tricot Dress, both available from Jane Davidson www.janedavidson.co.uk; Apple Lucky Bitches Ring by Euan McWhirter.
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Black Lace Joplin Dress by Mairi McDonald available from Jane Davidson www.janedavidson.co.uk; Timorous Beasties Coat by Judy R Clark made with Timorous Beasties Thunder Bloth Fabric, Harris Tweed and MYB lace; Harris Tweed Wrap Belt from Catherine Aitken; Cut Gold Veiled Disc Hat from William Chambers Millinery.
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White Cosmic Dress and Black Cosmic Dress both by Rebecca Torres; Ruby Red Gigi Felt Hat by Sally-Ann Provan; Red Leather Handbag by Dunmore Scotland.
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Floccus Dress from The Skies Collection by Kirsteen Stewart; Harris Tweed Virginia Coat by Walker Slater; Rock Crystal Necklace by Euan McWhirter; Granny Tweed Dinkybag made from Wool by Impractical Clothes.
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Valentina Gown from the Black Butterflies Collection by Kirsty Elizabeth; Rosette Headpiece from the Origami Collection from Pea Cooper Millinery; Jet Boa Necklace, Rope Bracelets in Jet and Bronze and Black, and Gold Polka Rope Bracelet, all by Euan McWhirter.
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Victoria is draped in Calzeat Distressed Paisley Wool/Linen Double Cloth Fabric, wearing Giant Pearl Rope Necklace by Euan McWhirter; Cream Lace Cuffs by Judy R Clark Featuring MYB Lace; Blue Harris Tweed Long Boots by Manderina; resting on a Mode Floor Cushion by Bluebellgray, holding a selection of fabric swatches by Alexanders of Scotland and Kynoch1788 and surrounded by fabrics from Alexanders of Scotland, Bute Fabrics, Calzeat, D.C. Dalgliesh, Harris Tweed Hebrides, Johnstons of Elgin and Natasha Marshall, with Strathearn Modern Tartan and Misty Blue Dalgliesh Signature Plaid Stoles by D.C. Dalgliesh.
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uality. Attention to detail. Intricate craftsmanship. It’s our particular way of seeing a product that makes Scottish textiles the envy of the world. Harris Tweed weavers illustrate that perfectly. Each loom has its own quirks and foibles, so each weaver has to get to know it and understand its ways instinctively, before they can get the best out of it. And of course the Scottish industry makes working with the luxurious fibre cashmere look easy, despite the painstaking lengths the companies go to ensuring only the highest quality product reaches customers. This curiously intimate relationship is echoed throughout the industry – from the smallest cottage artisan to those at the larger end of the scale. It is an art and everything we do, we do with forensic precision. Each piece of fabric or wallpaper or leather has a story to tell; a past that is rooted in the people, their unique skills, and the number of man hours that went into creating it.
34mm The length of grade A cashmere used in Scottish mills. The longer fibres are stronger and much more durable.
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The number of yards of fabric required to make a full kilt. This is regardless of size; the number and the depth of the pleats are adjusted to make it smaller or larger.
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10,000 The catalogue number of the Scottish Register of Tartans’ tartan, the first to be listed, on 5 February 2009.
8,400 The number of people employed in the Scottish textiles industry.
Victoria wears a Raey Ash Trench Coat from Iona Crawford’s Beauty and the Beasts Capsule Collection; and Lola Glasses in Jade Green by Niche Optical Tailor as she admires a work of fabric art from Johnstons of Elgin, D.C. Dalgliesh and Calzeat.
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Vascutek Circular Knitted Arterial Graft for Medical Implant.
This scientific approach is core in our technical textiles offering. Scotland has a global reputation for the production of the highest quality advanced materials. It may surprise many to know just how our textiles are used across many other areas, from airbags to artificial grass to heated runway strips to bullet-proof vests. One key area for the industry is its contribution to medical advances. With products such as vascular implants, activated carbon filters and even dental floss, a number of companies are the go-to expert in this area. Ahlstrom is renowned for its high-tech fabrics used in lab coats, face masks and barrier cloths, while DuPont Teijin Films in Dumfries has been providing innovative filmic solutions with its polyester films now the building blocks which enable a world of applications in a range of market sectors. And Vascutek is leader in its field, developing groundbreaking products which have revolutionised the medical profession.
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But there are many other areas just as reliant on our technical textiles. Protective vests used by the police and special forces, gloves designed for combat, and protective ballistic helmets worn by the world’s military in combat zones are made in Glasgow by Sarkar Defence. And a company in Ross-shire – SGL Technic – is responsible for providing the material used in half the world’s aircraft brake discs, while its carbon and oxide fibre products are used in industries as satisfyingly diverse as leisure, computing and Formula One racing. Not to mention Fife-based Scott & Fyfe, established back in 1864, which makes items as diverse as car airbags and tennis nets.
And let’s talk about Culzean Textiles Solutions in Kilmarnock. It has only come up with the concept of designing cables of woven aluminum wire that send NASA spacecraft into orbit. Not satisfied with that space-age invention, the boffins at Culzean – who say they knit and sew everything EXCEPT clothing – have also concocted a seamless airbag that is now the industry standard in the automobile industry, a revolutionary suspension system for lorries and – get this – a chew-proof net for the delicate task of moving piranha fish from their tanks.
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You’re sitting in the first class cabin of one of the world’s most prestigious airlines. OK, perhaps hard for some of us to imagine I know, but try. Think luxury. Think space. Think sumptuous leather seats you sink your travel-weary body into while the champagne is poured and you prepare for take-off. Chances are that butter-soft leather that is hugging your hind quarters was crafted right here in Scotland.
Muirhead is the world’s No.1 leather supplier to the aircraft industry. Its fabric is used by more than 160 airlines in 60 countries, and the company was most recently commissioned to supply seating for British Airways’ European fleet upgrade and for the business class cabins across Singapore Airlines. Other no less prestigious clients include Lamborghini, Hilton Hotels, P&O and the National Museum of Scotland. Replin Fabrics, too, provides fabric for the transportation industry from its base in Peebles, with companies such as KLM, Airbus, Lufthansa, Easyjet and Aeroflot among its clients. It’s possible, then, that the world’s transportation network might grind to an ignominious halt without Scottish textiles holding it together. Such levels of innovation are not unusual in the industry. Perhaps not surprising, considering our wild outdoor places just begging to be explored, Scotland is also home to companies such as WL Gore – creator of the climber’s best friend GORE-TEX® – and an exciting new brand of cycling performance gear for women, Findra, made and designed on home turf.
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illtrek Outdoor Clothing, based, naturally, in Royal Deeside, has just produced its first range of jackets with a Pictish theme, made from Ventile cotton, a highly breathable technical fabric that was developed before the Second World War. The Talorc jacket – named after the early Pictish king said to originate from the north-east of Scotland – features a Pictish goose symbol to convey the properties of toughness and protection the jacket possesses. Holland & Sherry’s latest development is also inspired by the beauty of nature. Carefully crushing the most pure of black pearls, the tiny particles are then embedded between the fibres of ultrafine merino wool, enhancing the beauty and drape of the fabric and creating an almost luminous glow. The industry continues to push boundaries with technique, and share the latest developments with each other. MAKLab in Glasgow offers digital prototyping and printing expertise for the industry, along with training if needed. With an overall aim to reduce the capital cost issues for designers and makers, the studio offers a range of tools including 3D printing. When you need to pack that precious suit away for an important meeting in Geneva, you can thank the business gods for LAT_56°’s revolutionary new Red Eye garment bag. The compact carry-on is made with the firm’s patented Suit Packing System, a proven, lab-tested process that will get you to your destination unflustered and crease free.
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Not forgetting the innovative approach to sustainability and ethical manufacture. LULUZULU has this at the heart of its brand, ensuring packaging for its collection of kidswear is dual purpose and not one to throw away. Allenomis continues to successfully combine style, sustainability and ethics using high-performance practical materials in the creation of a fashion label. And as brands look to innovate outside the realms of technology, an obvious route is one of collaboration, combining skills to create something new and unique. The Toshie Mackintosh Collection is designed by a group of Glasgow School of Art Graduates, all now working as designers. Influenced by the work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh during their studies they decided to design signature pieces evocative of Mackintosh. Art and fashion is a concurring theme in innovation. Ruth Morris at Roobedo has been working with Fife-based illustrator and textile artist Claire Heminsley of Incahoots to produce a new collection of skirts, scarves and ties, and with flower painter Kirsty Lorenz on cushions and purses inspired by her Hebridean machair. The entire collection is handmade in Pitlochry. Fabric from the new Black Pearl Collection made from 100% Merino Wool with Crushed Black Pearls incorporated into the Cloth by Holland & Sherry.
The Pictish Inspired Talorc Jacket by Hilltrek.
Companies continue to work together to further excel their offerings. Cameron taylor* makes all its machine knitwear with Scott & Charters, a third generation, family-run factory in Hawick. Its hand knitted styles are made in Galashiels by Eribé Knitwear, experts in Fair Isle. And its cashmere is spun in Kinross by Todd & Duncan, a company with 140 years of experience. Its most recent collaboration is with Edinburgh-based Mackenzie Leather to create a range of beautifully made accessories using the finest Italian saddle leather. And We Are Rushworth, working with Roam, is producing super-soft merino wool and cashmere blankets inspired by Victoria Rushworth’s son’s finger paints and of flowers she pressed in the south of France. Collaborations with talented Scottish jewellers have also been met with critical acclaim. Milliner William Chambers and designer Rebecca Torres have both created collections with Georgia Wiseman. This is not just an approach used in collections either, as demonstrated by couturier Sandra Murray MBE, and textiles designer Morag MacPherson. The duo have fused their unique styles to create a stunning silk patchwork kimono, exclusively for the Sculpture Objects Functional Art + Design Fair (SOFA).
The Work Of Art Kimono, a collaborative creation by Sandra Murray MBE and Morag MacPherson.
Red-Eye Overnight Garment Bag by LAT_56°.
Such levels of innovation are not unusual in the industry
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ONES TO
WATCH Shining a spotlight on some of our rising stars. Old and new, each are stamping their mark on the marketplace, showing Scotland’s talent continues to flourish and remain at the forefront of fashion and textiles.
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THE INTERIORS ILLUSTRATOR
Blue Boats Print.
HATTI PATTISSON Hatti has seamlessly transferred her talent as an artist into creating an exciting new textiles brand. Beginning her career at the age of 15, selling her expressive emotive pieces at The Pittenweem Arts Festival in The East Neuk of Fife where she grew up, she has now amassed a truly international clientele. Using her reflections of places and memories close to her heart, Hatti hopes to bring her wonderful vision of the world to more clients through a range of fabrics, cushions, and lampshades which sit alongside her art.
She has already worked with several highend clients, including the world-renowned Michelin starred restaurant The Three Chimneys on the Isle of Skye, which features her range in all of their rooms. Working on both private and commercial commissions, Hatti is continuing to develop her range, producing original art, prints, linen and velvet fabric, cushions, lampshades and furniture. www.hattipattisson.com 37
KAREN MABON A collection of silk scarves and jewellery which promises the unexpected, Karen’s talent is the ability to weave whimsical and surprising narratives through her work. She combines her expertise as an artist and designer with her passion for materials and accessories blurring the boundaries between art and fashion. Creating unique yet very wearable pieces, her work is accessible, individual and fun.
Prize Poodle Silk Scarf, from the I Wish It Would Never End Collection.
Karen grew up in Black Isle in Scotland and is inspired by the popular references she imbibed when spending many rain-drenched school holidays immersed in books, films and television. She learned her trade under many top names including Margaret Howell and Fred Butler before launching on her own and instantly receiving recognition of her talent. Karen’s designs are instantly captivating and will indulge every wardrobe with a sense of individuality, imagination and most importantly, a touch of mischief. www.karenmabon.com
THE ACCESSO KIRSTY STEWART This young Scottish jewellery designer and maker uses traditional craftsmanship combined with contemporary design to produce beautifully hand-crafted jewellery. A graduate from Edinburgh College of Art, Kirsty’s collection is informed by birds – in particular their flight and feathers. In some pieces she creates scenes and scenarios of flight, others are focused on the details, patterns and textures of feathers. She creates her work using traditional techniques such as forging to manipulate the metal and achieve the desired textures and patterns for the pieces. She combines precious metals with both precious and semi-precious stones to incorporate colour into her work. Kirsty’s creations are uniquely designed and a handmade jewellery collection which has captivated many admirers. She offers a personal service for bespoke commissions and also repairs much loved jewellery. www.kirstystewartjewellery.com 38
Flying Away Topaz Necklace, Chunky Stack and Skinny Stack Rings, Midi Rings and Topaz Ring from the 2014 Collection.
RHODESIAN OF EDINBURGH Beautiful, creatively designed handmade leather products from mother and daughter duo, Katrina and Charlotte. Founded in 2013, the family wanted to create unique items made in the UK to support British manufacturing and to involve charity as an integral part of the process. Hence Rhodesian of Edinburgh was born. Their customisable Leather Fatchels are available in an array of colours, shapes and sizes. With the option to select your own carry handles and fastenings, you can also have your dream bag monogrammed for a truly personalised touch. A fashion bloggers’ favourite, these quirky bags have fast become a must-have item among the fashion community. The Jasmine in Imperial Red with Pop Fasteners.
The company’s unique brand name is inspired by the family’s Rhodesian puppy. www.rhodesianofedinburgh.com
ORIES ANGELS LYNSEY HUTCHINSON Drawing influences from architecture, mechanical and technological objects, Lynsey created this contemporary collection of accessory garments. Her experimentation of applying traditional techniques and crafts such as macramé and knitting, but with a contemporary twist using different materials and structural constructs, led her to produce pieces which have scale in three dimensional forms. All handmade, Lynsey believes there is a real beauty expressed within mechanical objects through the functional, repetitive and detailed elements and this is what she wants to explore and build upon in her work. She captures these elements to produce practical and detailed pieces in both silk rattail cord and a cotton blend yarn, that express a sense of beauty, creating a ‘functional elegance’. www.facebook.com/knottednicely
Navy Knotted Shoulder and Neck Piece made from Cotton Yarn and Silk Rattail Cord, from the Engineered Elegance Collection. Photographer: Nadia Gabriella.
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Cropped Ruby Top with White Binding, and Cream Leatherette Skirt with Hand-dyed Panels, from the Florabundance Collection. Photographer: Natalie Baxter.
NICCI.N Fashion label nicci.n creates stylish and edgy womenswear focusing on differentiation, using varied printing techniques such as hand-painting and digital print. The latest collection entitled ‘Florabundance’ is inspired by the floral trend where silhouettes are ruffled and flared mixed with fabric manipulation and handdye techniques. Illustrated floral drawings emphasise the theme and are mixed with a colour palette of lilac, navy, cream and wine which make the collection unique and original. The collection consists of funky pieces such as leatherette cropped leggings, navy snake print midilength dresses and hand-dyed pencil skirts which are all designed and made in Scotland. The designer behind the brand, Nicola Alexandra Gardner, wants to inspire women to desire something ‘a bit different’ when they wear a piece of nicci.n. www.niccin.com
THE FUTURE F FLINT JAMES MCDONALD Currently studying at the Glasgow School of Art, Flint James McDonald is a young Scottish designer with huge aspirations to rock the fashion world. Inspired by the likes of Alexander McQueen, Commes des Garcons, Dutch designer Iris van Herpen, and the edgy work of Central St Martins graduates, the 17 yearold from Dunoon has already caught the attention of the textiles industry with his dramatic high school art pieces. Dynamic and eye-catching they would not look out of place in a lookbook from an established design house. Portraying art on the body is a theme evident across Flint’s creations. One secondary school art project focused on motifs of birds and bones and featured a beautiful black-feathered couture gown decorated with slivers of metal. Continuing with a theme of war and peace during his school education, he created a longsleeved gown made entirely of white goose feathers that opens at the front to showcase a red silk lining covered with black skulls. 40
The Final Piece of Flint James Mcdonald’s Advanced Higher Folio Inspired by Architecture and Stained-glass Windows, made using Boning, Silk Organza and a Marbled Print Fabric.
CATS BROTHERS Cats Brothers is a luxury knitwear label founded by Anna Wilkinson and Lindsay McKean. Launched in November 2012, Lindsay has since gone on to take creative control of the label with ongoing success. Inspired by childhood jokes, games and dressing up, Cats Brothers’ debut collection, CRAZY HOMIES, was born from a love of Snoop Dogg and Latino street culture. The collection referenced the Mexican Day of the Dead iconography, colours and motifs and paid tribute to deceased rap artists, transforming their images with diadems of colourful embroidery and crochet alongside intricately constructed knitted garments. From left to right: Tupac T-Shirt and Angora WV Sweater from the CRAZY HOMIES Collection.
Cats Brothers is committed to making high quality garments and knitwear that feel as fun to wear as they were to make. www.catsbrothers.com
ASHIONISTAS COLLEEN LEITCH Winner of Fashion Graduate of the Year 2014 at the Scottish Fashion Awards, Colleen Leitch is a force to be reckoned with.
High-collar Bonded PVC and Sequinned Top from the Gradiant AW2015 Collection. Photographer: Debbie Bowie.
She studied at the Edinburgh College of Art achieving a BA in Fashion and is currently studying for an MA in Womenswear Fashion at London’s Royal College of Art. Her graduate collection, Gradiant AW2015, is inspired by religious influences and focuses on purity and clarity – using lighting, shape and texture to create an evocative and aspirational portfolio. Colleen has experimented with textiles, manipulating non-traditional fabrics and fibres not generally associated with garment production to create her striking pieces. Drawing inspiration from designers such as Bottega Veneta, the garments’ silhouettes are inspired by modern and minimalist cutting techniques. cargocollective.com/colleenleitch/about-colleen-leitch
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THE KIDS’ COUTURE
From left to right: A Selection of Children’s Hatmasks in Urban Grey, Mummy Putty and Fox Original by LULUZULU in collaboration with Jo Storie.
LULUZULU This design label specialises in gender free accessories for children and the home. A champion of mischievous imagination and good-natured adventure, the products are stylish but also conscientiously manufactured using responsible materials. More than a fashionable label, the brand goes to great lengths to ensure its packaging is reusable and not wasteful, allowing it to take on a second life.
The range includes gender free baby tights; luxury hat masks, which are designed and hand-knitted using the finest Merino wool in collaboration with Scottish knitwear designer Jo Storie; and the PlimsockTM – a celebration of the simple plimsole it is a perfect sock for indoor play, featuring ‘non-slip grippers for supercharged nippers’. These are designs that will engage kids, and appeal to conscientious parents, and the child within them! www.luluzulu.com
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THE TALENTED TAILOR
Brown and Pink Three Piece Suit featuring One-button Handmade Peaked Lapel Tweed Jacket, Sloping Side Pocket with Welted Breast Pocket and Long Lining Bag, Double Breasted Six-button Waistcoat with Watch Chain Holder and Slim Fit Trousers.
ANDREW BROOKES TAILORING Growing up surrounded by colour, shape and textures in what Andrew describes as ‘the Aladdin’s cave of men’s fashion’ in his father’s tailoring and outfitting business, this new bespoke tailoring label was an inevitable step for the designer. Already the owner of successful Highland fashion and formalwear brand Kiltpin, Andrew Brookes Tailoring is destined to follow the same success.
Andrew has always pushed the design boundaries, looking for the next way to develop fashion for men and bring out the very best in men’s tailoring. A passionate designer, he is committed not just to the design but to a design that truly suits the person wearing it – this sets him apart from many. Focused on developing countrywear with a twist, he provides each customer with advice on fabric selection and high quality tailoring to create the look they desire. www.andrewbrookestailoring.com 43
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Crave
+44 (0)1896 755353, www.aeroleatherclothing.com, enquiries@aeroleatherclothing.com, @aeroleathers
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Aero Leather Clothing Alexander Leathers
+44 (0)1750 21119, www.alexanderleathers.com, info@alexanderleathers.com, @ALeatherCo
Alexanders of Scotland
+44 (0)1771 622422, www.alexandersofscotland.com, info@alexandersofscotland.com
Allenomis
+44 (0)7906 082828, www.allenomis.com, info@allenomis.com, @allenomis
Andrew Brookes
+44 (0)7515 285604, www.andrewbrookestailoring.com, andrew@andrewbrookestailoring.com, @scottishtailor
Araminta Campbell
+44 (0)7789 816896, www.aramintacampbell.co.uk, araminta@aramintacampbell.co.uk, @AramintaCampbel
Arianna Mele
+44 (0)7952 264180, www.ariannamele.com, arianna.mele.london@gmail.com, @arimele
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Barrie
+44 (0)1450 365500, www.barrie.com, sales@barrie.co.uk
Begg & Co
+44 (0)1292 267615, www.beggandcompany.com, enquiries@beggandcompany.com, @beggandcompany
Bluebellgray
+44 (0)141 221 0724, www.bluebellgray.com, hello@bluebellgray.co.uk, @bluebellgray
Bonar Yarns & Fabrics
+44 (0)1382 346106, www.bonaryarns.eu, info@bonaryarns.com, @Bonar_Yarns
Breanish Tweed
+44 (0)1851 810022, www.breanishtweed.co.uk, christina@breanishtweed.co.uk, @breanishtweed
Buchanan Bespoke
+44 (0)141 440 1999, www.buchananbespoke.com, ryan@buchananbespoke.co.uk
Bute Fabrics
+44 (0)1700 503734, www.butefabrics.com, sales@ butefabrics.com, @ButeFabricsLtd
+44 (0)1560 480040, www.culzean.com, solutions@culzean.com
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Dana Finnigan
+44 (0)7979 974371, www.danafinnigan.com, info@danafinnigan.com, @Dana_Finnigan
D.C. Dalgliesh
+44 (0)1750 20781, www.dcdalgliesh.co.uk, info@dcdalgliesh.co.uk
Dunmore Scotland
+44 (0)1968 660078, www.dunmorescotland.com, diane.ness@dunmorescotland.com, @dunmorescotland
DuPont Teijin Films
www.dupontteijinfilms.com, @DuPont_News
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Edition Scotland
+44 (0)7841 411715, www.editionscotland.com, studio@editionscotland.com, @EditionScotland
EribĂŠ Knitwear Ltd
+44 (0)1896 755540, www.eribe.co.uk, enquiries@eribe.co.uk, @eribeknitwear
Euan McWhirter
+44 (0)7941 619682, www.euanmcwhirter.com, info@euanmcwhirter.co.uk, @euanjewel
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Fabhatrix
+44 (0)131 225 9222, www.fabhatrix.com, info@fabhatrix.com, @Fabhatrix
Findra
+44 (0)7455 955567, www.findra.co.uk, alex@findra.co.uk, @LiveLoveFindra
Fiona Heather
+44 (0)7966 231664, www.fionaheather.co.uk, heythere@fionaheather.co.uk, @TheFionaHeather
Fiona Somerville
+44 (0)7769 175365, www.fionasomerville.co.uk, enquiries@fionasomerville.co.uk, @FifiSomerville
Flint James McDonald
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+44 (0)7771 766532, flintjmcdonald@googlemail.com
+44 (0)7947 507282, www.cahoonas.co.uk, xl@cahoonas.co.uk, @cahoonasbritain
Gibson & Birkbeck
Cahoonas Calzeat
+44 (0)1899 309212, www.calzeat.com, calzeathome@calzeat.com, @calzeat
Cameron taylor*
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+44 (0)1738 582267, www.gibsonandbirkbeck.co.uk, help@gibsonandbirkbeck.co.uk, @GIBSONBIRKBECK
Glenmuir
+44 (0)1555 662244, www.glenmuir.com, contact@glenmuir.com, @Glenmuir1891
+44 (0)131 557 4662, www.cameron-taylor.com, info@cameron-taylor.com, @_Cameron_taylor
GORE-TEXÂŽ
Cari & Co
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+44 (0)1224 861877, www.cariandco.com, cari@cariandco.com, @victoriancari
Catherine Aitken
+44 (0)7799 885417, www.catherineaitken.com, info@catherineaitken.com, @catherinaitken
Catherine MacGruer
+44 (0)7517 423800, catherinemacgruer.com, hi@catherinemacgruer.com
Cats Brothers
www.catsbrothers.com, info@catsbrothers.com, @CatsBrothers
Colleen Leitch
+44 (0)7528 385130, cargocollective.com/colleenleitch/ about-colleen-leitch, colleenaleitch1@gmail.com, @ColleenLeitch
Cora Studio
+44 (0)7834 178723, www.corastudio.co.uk, info@corastudio.co.uk, @CoraStudio
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+44 (0)203 111 9159, www.wecraveit.com, info@wecraveit.com, @craveedit
+44 (0)800 833357, www.gore-tex.co.uk, @GORETEXeu
Harris Tweed Hebrides
+44 (0)1851 700046, www.harristweedhebrides.com, info@harristweedhebrides.com
Hatti Pattisson
+44 (0)7525 774726, www.hattipattisson.com, hatpat@hotmail.co.uk, @HATTI_PATTISSON
Hawick Knitwear
+44 (0)1450 363100, www.hawickknitwear.com, sales@hawickknitwear.com, @HawickKnitwear
Helen Ruth Scarves
+44 (0)7816 770246, www.helenruth.co.uk, helen@helenruth.co.uk, @HelenRuthScarf
Hilary Grant
+44 (0)1856 811404, www.hilarygrant.co.uk, mail@hilarygrant.co.uk, @hilary_grant
Hilltrek
+44 (0)1339 886062, www.hilltrek.co.uk, sales@hilltrek.co.uk, @hilltrek
Holland & Sherry
+44 (0)1721 720101, www.hollandandsherry.com, enquiries@hollandandsherry.co.uk
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Mackenzie Leather
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www.mackenzieleather.co.uk, enquiries@mackenzieleather.co.uk
+44 (0)131 228 8947, www.impracticalclothes.com, irene@impracticalclothes.com
+44 (0)1738 609000, www.macnaughton-group.com, info@macnaughton-group.com
Impractical Clothes
Macnaughton Holdings Ltd
Incahoots
Mairi McDonald
www.incahoots.org.uk, @incahootsclaire
Iona Crawford
+44 (0)141 332 8579 www.ionacrawford.com, iona@ionacrawford.com, @ionacrawfordart
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+44 (0)7969 122986, www.mairimcdonald.com, info@mairimcdonald.com, @Mairi_McDonald
Make Works
makeworks.co.uk, studio@makeworks.co.uk, @thisismakeworks
MAKlab
J&D Wilkie Ltd
+44 (0)141 332 2552, maklab.co.uk, @theMAKLab
Jane Davidson
+44 (0)1307 819488, mandarinashoes.co.uk, enquiries@mandarinashoes.com, @MandarinaShoes
+44 (0)1575 572502, jdwilkie.co.uk, sales@jdwilkie.co.uk +44 (0)131 225 3280, www.janedavidson.co.uk, online@janedavidson.co.uk, @JaneDavidsonUK
Mandarina Shoes Ltd Moody Monday
JC Rennie & Co. Ltd
+44 (0)131 656 6543, www.moodymonday.co.uk, info@moodymonday.co.uk, @MoMoPrints
Jo Storie
Morag Macpherson
Johnstons of Elgin
Muirhead
Judy R Clark
Murray Hogarth
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MYB Textiles
+44 (0)131 225 9244, www.karenmabon.com, karen@karenmabon.com, @karenmabon
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+44 (0)1771 622422, www.jcrennie.com, info@jcrennie.com +44 (0)1890 761374, www.jostorie.com, natter@jostorie.com, @JoStorieKnits +44 (0)1343 554040, www.johnstonscashmere.com, mailorder@johnstonscashmere.com, @Johnstons_Elgin +44 (0)7933 658642, www.judyrclark.com, judy@judyrclark.com, @judyrclark
Karen Mabon
+44 (0)7734 421029, www.moragmacpherson.com, info@moragmacpherson.com, @MMTextiles +44 (0)141 550 6400, www.muirhead.co.uk, sales@muirhead.co.uk, @MuirheadLeather +44(0)1750 23920, www.murray-hogarth.co.uk, info@murray-hogarth.com +44 (0)1560 321210, www.mybtextiles.com, contactus@mybtextiles.com, @mybtextiles1900
Kiltpin
Natasha Marshall
Kinloch Anderson
nicci.n
Kirsteen Stewart
Niche Optical Tailor
Kirsty Elizabeth
Nikki McWilliams
+44 (0)7901 526799, www.kirstyelizabethmaclennan.com, kirsty.elizabeth.m@gmail.com, @Kirsty_MacL
+44 (0)7759 060923, www.nikkimcwilliams.com, nikki@nikkimcwilliams.com, @nikkimcwilliams
Kirsty Stewart
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+44 (0)1324 624588, www.kiltpin.com, info@kiltpin.com, @Kiltpin +44 (0)131 555 1390, www.kinlochanderson.com, enquiries@kinlochanderson.com, @kinlochanderson +44 (0)1856 875008, www.kirsteenstewart.co.uk, kirsteenstewart@hotmail.co.uk, @KirsteenStewart
+44 (0)7411 163580, kirstystewartjewellery.com, kirstystewart1990@gmail.com, @KStewJewellery
Knockando Woolmill
+44 (0)1340 810345, www.knockandowoolmill.co.uk, mail@knockandowoolmill.co.uk, @knockandomill
Kynoch1788
+44 (0)1387 380311, www.kynoch1788.com, office@kynoch1788.com
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LAT_56째
+44 (0)871 200 7756, www.lat56.com, info@lat56.com, @LAT56luggage
Laura Spring
+44 (0)7855 056851, www.lauraspring.co.uk, hello@lauraspring.co.uk, @LauraSpring1
Lucy Donnell
+44 (0)141 946 7292, www.lucydonnell.co.uk, lucy@lucydonnell.co.uk, @lucydonnell
LULUZULU
+44 (0)1890 771298, www.luluzulu.com, hello@luluzulu.com, @LOVELULUZULU
Lynsey Hutchison
+44 (0)141 339 0120, www.natashamarshall.com, natasha@natashamarshall.com, @NM_Interiors +44 (0)7531 764579, www.niccin.com, bebeautiful@niccin.co.uk, @nicci_n_ +44 (0)141 553 2077, www.nicheopticaltailor.co.uk, info@nicheopticaltailor.co.uk, @nicheoptical
Obscure Couture
+44 (0)141 237 226, www.obscure-couture.com, mail@obscure-couture.com, @obscurecouture
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Paper_Houses
+44 (0)7749 943675, www.mhairimcdowall.co.uk, paper_houses@hotmail.co.uk, @Paper_Houses
Pea Cooper Millinery
+44 (0)7845 755637, www.peacoopermillinery.com, info@peacoopermillinery.com, @PeaCooperHats
Pringle of Scotland
+44 (0)1450 360200, bulletin.pringlescotland.com, enquiries@pringlescotland.com, @PringleScotland
Protected Species
www.protected-species.com, hello@protected-species.com, @SpeciesPro
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Queene and Belle
+44 (0)1450 860780, www.queeneandbelle.com, sales@queeneandbelle.com, @queeneandbelle
+44 (0)7856 578181, www.facebook.com/knottednicely, lchutchison@hotmail.co.uk
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Shetland Lace Shawls
+44 (0)7944 197171, www.rebeccatorres.co.uk, sales@rebeccatorres.co.uk, @rebeccatorres
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Rebecca Torres
+44 (0)1950 460790, www.shetlandlaceshawls.co.uk, sheila@shetlandlaceshawls.co.uk
Replin Fabrics
21st Century Kilts
Rhodesian of Edinburgh
Taisir Gibreel
ROAM
Tartan Spirit By Joyce Young
Roobedo
ten30
+44 (0)1721 724311, www.replin-fabrics.co.uk, enquiries@replin-fabrics.co.uk www.rhodesianofedinburgh.com, info@rhodesianedinburgh.com, @MyRhodesian +44 (0)7803 986792, www.studioroam.co.uk, info@studioroam.co.uk, @lachie_roam +44 (0)1796 470544, www.roobedo.com, ruth@roobedo.com, @Roobedo
Rosie Sugden
+44 (0)1835 870449 www.rosiesugden.com, info@rosiesugden.com, @RosieSugden
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Sarkar Defence
+44 (0)141 404 6560, www.sarkardefence.com, info@sarkardefence.com, @SarkarDefenceUK
Sally-Ann Provan
+44 (0)7931 773410, www.sallyannprovan.co.uk, sallyann@sallyannprovan.co.uk, @SallyAnnProvan
Sandra Murray MBE
+44 (0)1463 220091, www.sandramurray.co.uk, sandra@sandramurray.co.uk, @SandraMurrayMBE
Saunt & Sinner
info@sauntandsinner.co.uk, @SauntAndSinner
+44 (0)7774 757222, www.21stcenturykilts.com, orders@21stcenturykilts.com, @21STCENTURYKILT +44 (0)7947 949926, www.taisirgibreel.co.uk, taisir@taisirgibreel.co.uk, @TaisirGibreel +44 (0)141 946 0660, www.tartanspirit.com, joyce@tartanspirit.com, @TartanSpiritUK +44 (0)7920 096553, www.ten30.co.uk, info@ten30.co.uk
The House of Edgar
+44 (0)1738 604054, www.houseofedgar.com, sales@houseofedgar.com
The Isle Mill
+44 (0)1738 609090, www.islemill.com, sales@islemill.com
The Scottish Register of Tartans
+44 (0)131 535 1375, www.tartanregister.gov.uk, enquiries@tartanregister.gov.uk
Timorous Beasties
+44 (0)141 337 2622, www.timorousbeasties.com, glasgow@timorousbeasties.com, @TBeasties
Todd & Duncan
+44 (0)1577 863521, www.todd-duncan.co.uk, bruce.cameron@todd-duncan.co.uk, @ToddAndDuncan
Toshie Mackintosh
+44 (0)141 221 2142, www.toshie-mackintosh.com
Scotland Re:Designed
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Scott & Charters
+44 (0)141 812 5656, www.vascutek.com, sales@vascutek.com, @Vascutek
Scott & Fyfe
Walker Slater
Scottish Leather Group
Wear Eponymous
+44 (0)141 243 2621, scotlandredesigned.com, info@scotlandredesigned.com, @ScotReDesigned +44 (0)1450 373221, www.scottcharters.com, info@scottcharters.com, @SCCashmere +44 (0)1382 554000, www.scott-fyfe.com, info@scott-fyfe.com, @ScottandFyfe
Vascutek
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+44 (0)131 220 2636, www.walkerslater.com, shop@walkerslater.com
Scottish Tartans Authority
+44 (0)141 387 5102, www.weareponymous.com, info@weareponymous.com, @weareponymous
Scotweb
+44 (0)1289 332238, www.wearerushworth.com, vic@wearerushworth.com
+44 (0)1505 691730, www.scottishleathergroup.com +44 (0)1764 655444, www.tartansauthority.com, admin@tartansauthority.com +44 (0)0800 6348640, www.scotweb.co.uk, @scotwebtartans
We Are Rushworth
William Chambers
+44 (0)7815 096367, www.williamchambers.co.uk, info@williamchambers.co.uk
CONTRIBUTORS: Sincere thanks for the invaluable assistance in our main photoshoot to photographer Anna Isola Crolla and assistant Solen; the team at Genuine – Cathy Owen, Chris Hunt, and in particular Claire Clark; hair-stylist Gary Lees, make-up artist Ana Cruzalegui; Model Team for providing our models Jamie Walker, Linda Young and Victoria Middleton; Crave for lending some exquisite bespoke pieces and their creative input; and our ever-eager pair-of-many-hands runner Becky Thomson. Thanks also to photographer David Anderson lending his very talented eye to produce our product shots used throughout the magazine; the individual Scottish textiles companies for photography usage; and to Paul Bock of Paul Bock Photography for use of his studio and props. And a HUGE thank you to Howie Nicholsby from 21st Century Kilts and Valerie Shepard their in-house Kilt Maker for designing and making what can only be described as a show-stopping yet fully-functional, Timorous Beasties Wallpaper Kilt, featured on our back cover and Dana Finnigan for letting us craft a dress from her latest wallpaper range. Last but by no means least heartfelt thanks to the Weber Shandwick team – Sarah Ward, Niall Young, Vicki Lowman, Heather Ross, Fiona Duncan, Lynne Heraghty and Paula Mc Nulty – producing another quality . Long may our labour of love continue as we just live to share the magic with every reader. www.textilescotland.com @TextilesScot #modhmag (m ud) n. 1. mode, fashion, style 2. manners, good breeding 3. respect, honour 4. good morals 46
Zafer loses his much-loved Border Lambswool Scarf Lagos Funfair by Calzeat to rescue dog Zara (ÂŁ1 of which is donated to the Scottish SPCA). www.calzeat.com
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Wall-to-wall Scottish style‌ Jamie wears a Kilt made from Timorous Beasties Urban Decay Wallpaper, designed and made by Valerie Shepard, in-house Kilt Maker at 21st Century Kilts along with a cashmere 8-ply Aran Cable Roll Collar Jumper by Johnstons of Elgin with boots and socks supplied by 21st Century Kilts. Victoria wears a Dress made from Dana Finnigan Crystal Winter Wallpaper, with Upcycled Vinyl Record Head Piece by Fabhatrix and Blue Harris Tweed Long Boots by Manderina. Hair by Gary Lees; Make up by Ana Cruzalegui; Styling by Genuine & Weber Shandwick. Photographer: Anna Isola Crolla.