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NIKKI TAYLOR Profession Fashion designer
Have you always been sartorially gifted? Pretty much. I was given a sewing machine when I was only seven by an auntie who taught me everything I know. She used to make me clothes but let me pick the fabrics and help with the style. so the fact that I've had a hand in what I wear for such a long time has definitely instilled a strong sense of fashion in me. I grew up thinking that everyone did that kind of thing!
Your collection is inspired by the ladies of Warhol’s Factory. Are Scottish girls Nico enough? Of course. Nico was an incredible person who inspired future generations to break the mould and embrace a whole range of different creative interests. I know plenty of people who fit the bill in Scotland at the moment — there are so many talented folk here.
What’s are the best and worst bits about the job? Best: no day is the same. good parties. fascinating people, and I love what I do. Worst: working too many hours.
Most glam moment from London or Paris fashion week? The Agent Provocateur tenth birthday party. It was definitely the most glam party at London fashion week. Dita von Teese stripped her way out of a huge birthday cake and the party was packed with a lot of very interesting people. to say the least.
What are your plans for the future? Growing my business in Japan. Europe. NYC & LA. and a beach house in California would be nice.
What would you do on an ideal day off in Glasgow or Edinburgh? A sunny day in Glasgow with friends. food and drink at the Tramway's Hidden Gardens.
I Go to wwwo/aniccom to see Niki 's collection. Niki was helped to develop her business by Cultural Enterprise Office. a national business support service created specifically for Scotland's creative and artistic talent. For more information call 0844 544 9990.
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Activities & Events
Poplife! 13th Note Cafe. 50 ()0 King Street. 553 1638. 8.30pm. £l. In this monthly pop quiz. the questions are secondary to getting drurtk. singing along to Spandau Ballet and moaning about the scores. Hosted by Radio Magnetic‘s Molly and Brendan ()‘llare.
Talks
Glasgow University Continuing Education Information Day Borders Books. ()8 Buchanan Street. 222 7700. noon 2pm 8; 6 8pm. Join stall from the Department of Adult and (‘ontinuing liducation for information on their range ol‘ Courses.
Workshops
Hip Hop Dance Classes (‘(‘A. 350 Sauchiehall Street. 352 4900. 7 8pm. £5 (£4 I. Apparently it's your civic duty to shake your booty.
Food 8 Drink
Whisky Live (icorgc Square. 2 8pm. U l half day ticket £46 whole weekend. ('clebratc the water of life irt all its glory with tastings. live niusic and a chance to meet the producers of your favourite lipple. Slaandjivaal
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Activities & Events
3|! Mugdock to Dumgoyne Mugdock (‘ountry Park. (‘r'aigallian Road. Milngavie. 056 6586. 9am. £2. Join this challenging walk from Mugdock (‘ountry l’ark taking in the geology of the Blane \‘alley and climbing to the summit of l)umgoyne I427m). Booking essential. Part of the Scottish (ieology Festival. See llitlist.
Scotland’s Exclusive Wedding Event Royal ('ortccrt Hall. 2 Sauchiehall Street. 353 8000. I lam. £5.50. With exclusive suppliers and designer fashion shows each day there's bound to be sorriething that” take your fancy for the big day.
Fairs
Environmental Fair Kelvingrovc l’ark. ()tago Street. 334 (i363. noon --(tpm. Free. The ('oach House 'l‘l‘usl host an eco- estravagan/a with information stalls on recycling. organic l'ood and gardening. organic beer stalls and workshops aplenty for greenies and wannabe grecnies.
Food & Drink
Mansfield Park Farmers’ Market Mansfield Park. of‘l' l)umbarton Road. 34] (I844. l0am 2pm. Who needs supermarket Iosli when you've got happy produce from happy placcs'.’ 'l‘aste the dill'crence. Whisky Live George Square. noon (rpm. £l l hall day ticket £46 whole weekutd. See Hi I).
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Snooker Academy Idol with Jimmy White Royal (‘oncert Hall. 2 Sauchiehall Street. 353 8000. 7.30pm. £14 £20. Jimmy takes on the cream of snooker. with trick shot supremo Jimmy 'l‘r'icky Michie.
Activities & Events
Scotland‘s Exclusive Wedding Event Royal (‘oncert Hall. 2 Sauchiehall Street. 353 8000. Hum. £5.50. See Sat It).
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Creative Writing Classes with Alistair Paterson Borders Books. 98 Buchanan Street. 222 7700. 6pm. Alistair Patterson hosts a writing group open to anyone interested in developing their creative flair. New members always welcome. Ask in store for details.
Actrvrties & Events
* Women’s Self-Defence Workshop (iallery of Modern Art. Queen Street. 22‘) 19%. 6 8pm. Free. See Hitlist.
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Activities & Events
Curator’s Favourites Burrell Collection. 2060 l’ollokshaws Road. 287 2550. 12.30 Iprn. l’ree. Patricia Collins. curator of medieval and renaissance art. discusses two Swiss tapestries. "I'he Wandering llousewil'e' and "lite Dishonest Miller'.
Workshops Hip Hop Dance Classes (‘(‘A. 350
MERCHANT CITY FESTIVAL
Sauchiehall Street. 352 4900. 7~8pm. £5
(£4). See Thu 8.
Fairs
Homes Overseas Exhibition SIiCC. Finnieston Quay. 0870 040 4000. Information and practical advice on buying a house in the stilt. (‘ome on though. why bother when you‘ve got Scotland's climate?
Food & Drink
Queen’s Park Famers’ Market
Queen's Park. 520 Langside Park. 287 7273. main» 2pm. Forget all about that rriass-produced rubbish — farmers' markets are all about organic. quality produce.
Workshops
Write-Tron for All 'I‘ron Theatre. ()3 'l‘rongate. 552 4267. ll).30am—l2.30pm. £30 (£20). Booking is essential for this six- week block of creative writing workshops for adults mn by Stephen Barnes.
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Fairs
Homes Overseas Exhibition Sti(‘(‘. l-‘innieston Quay. 0870 040 4000. See Sat I7.
Glasgow's five day arts extravaganza covers everything from cookery to break dancing. but here are some of the highlights.
I Twilight Tour of the Tombs Take a tour round one of the UK‘s finest garden cemeteries. with Egyptian vaults, tombs designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Alexander ‘Greek' Thomson. Necropo/is Cemetery (starting from Cathedral
Precinct). 6pm, Wed 27 Sep.
I Festival Club Start as you mean to go on at this nightly gathering featuring the best of the fest's eclectic music selection. including El Hombre Trajeado. Fence Collective DJs and La Station Radar. Mono, 7pm, Wed 2 I —Sun 25 Sep.
I Urban Rocks Those stylish folks at Urban Outfitters present a rocked up fashion show in aid of NCH Scotland's 50th anniversary. The after-party starts at 10pm. masterminded by Beat 106. The Corinthian, 7pm, Thu 22 Sep.
I Scottish Ballet Following their acclaimed performance at the Edinburgh International Festival. those oh-so-toned lads and Iasses from Scottish Ballet will be performing in the heart of the city. Merchant Square. 8pm. Thu 22 Sep.
I Songs From Persian Poetry Join Iranian Anoosh Jahanshahi for an evening of Persian culture based around the work of Hafez of Shiraz. Glasgow Print Studios.
6. 30-8.3()pm. Fri 23 Sep.
I Mother Popcorn A night of sizzling jazz, funk and soul from nine of London's finest musicians. Get down there and prepare to shake your tail. Carnival Arts
Centre, 8pm, Fri 23 Sep.
I Chris Lynam Let your inner child loose in the company of manic. acrobatic and downright crazy comedian Chris Lynam. Expect the unexpected. Bell Street.
7.45pm, 3.45pm 8 5.30pm, Sat 24 Sep.
I Live Outdoor Music Stage A bevy of alternative sounds from bands Such as Lucky I uke, FoxFace. James Orr Complex and Uncle John 8 Whitelock. Kings
Court. lpm~8pm, Sat 24 Sep.
I Merchant City Boules Tournament Try your hand at the game most associate with their granny but which requires a surprising amount of skill and composure.
Babbity Bowsters. 72pm, Sun 25 Sep.
I Masked Ball Round the weekend off in glorious style and raise money for a good cause at the same time by joining this luxurious dinner event. charity auction and late night party. Proceeds go to the Hikkaduwa Area Relief Fund. Aria, 7.30pm,
Sun 25 Sep.
I The Merchant City Festival runs Wed 2 l—Sun 25 September. See
www. nrercha/itCItyfestival. com for details.