Top 20 indies
Our cities are jam-packed with great, quirky independent stores — here are our favourites.
GLASGOW
Clan Skates
Founded by former pro skaters Jamie Blair and Davre Phillip. this legendary store also stocks snowboarding and surfing gear. 75 Hl’lid/(llld Street, (7 747 335) (5523 www. etai iskates. (:t ). uk Timorous Beasties
Wallpaper and textile designers Alistair McAuley and Paul Simmons recently opened this store selling their own
work. plus furniture and other accessories. 384 Great Western Road. ()747 337262.?
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Pink Poodle
Purveyor of girlie treasures from clothes to make-up. this boutique is owned by Tracy Kinnaird. who also runs Elements. 3787 Byres Road. 0747 3:37 3344; Elements. DeCourcy's Arcade. 0747 357 2983
Lupe Go Lightly
Jay McLean and her mother Lee started this venture as an outlet for their own cushions and clothes. as well as work by other designers. 520 Great Western Road. 074 7 334 6003 Form
The retail arm of the Lighthouse. selling deSIgn-orientated gifts. furniture and lighting. The Lighthouse Shop. 56 MItChe/l Lane, 0 74 7 225 8422
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Sentry Box
Great fun shop specialising in retro toys from the 19505; and (30:; ~- think Fez/y Felt. Space Hoppers and Plasticine. 77:3 Great George Street. ()747 334 (5070
EDINBURGH
Word Power
Located next to the university. Word Power sells alternative small press titles. 43 West Nicholson Street. (7 737 (562 97 72 www.word-power;cot/A Analogue Books
Specralisrng in unusual design hooks. partners Russell Ferguson and Julie Nicoll also sell clothing.
702 West Bow, 0 737 220 0607
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This comic store has been run by Mr Gaffin Austin for 15 years. focusing on independent and mainstream US titles. 27 Carid/einaker Row, 0737 226 27 7 4 www. dead/ieadcomics. com Tangram
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I As we in Scotland well know, it’s not only winter that’s good for woollens, so with this in mind Belinda Robertson has created a range of cashmere that’s perfect for keeping the chill off on summer evenings. Tie- front cardigans, poncho sweaters, bolero and three quarter-sleeved jackets come with or without frills or a Swarovski Crystal trim. The spring/summer collection will also feature
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a range of luxury T-shirts and vest tops in bright, bold colours such as tangerine and turquoise, or more traditional beige, black and white. Belinda Robertson, 13 Dundas Street, Edinburgh, 0131 557 81 18 www.belinda robertson.com.
I It's the staple of the working man‘s wardrobe — while there are office jobs. there will be shirts. Now, guys in Glasgow have a new shop to head to. as TM Lewin has just opened on Buchanan Street. The store
offers shirts, suiting, ties, cufflinks, shoes and socks. as well as Iadies' shirts. Look out for John Francomb's range of designer shirts and ties, which will attract younger, more fashion- conscious buyers. TM Lewin, 133 Buchanan Street, Glasgow www. tm/ewr‘nco. uk.
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www.cabane.co.uk.
I Catch some European charm with Cabane, which specialises in home wares
natural materials such as wool, cotton and linen, Cabane offers simple items such as blankets, table cloths and cushions that feel luxurious. These items don’t come cheap, but for such good quality,
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I The humble brooch has seen something of a revival
over the last six months, but Shoptalk feels this may be waning and wants to bring this little gem from John Lewis to your attention. Influenced by the “arts and crafts' style, it is a snip at £10 and is full of the joys of spring. www.johnlewis.com.