INDEPENDENT‘ / GUIDE
EDINBURGH
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he New Town is lidinburgh‘s answer to
Knightsbridge. Playground for the rich
(it not famous). and stomping ground for the capital’s own Sloane Rangers. Tucked away in its leat‘y depths. Stockbridge‘s posh bohemian vibe brings the eccentric charm of a village. It goes without saying that the shopping is plentiful. as are opportunities to empty your bank account.
First ol'l'. park the kids at Kiss The Fish Studios to make hands-on cral'ts while you get the look sorted. Quirky designers cart be found in Eden and Bliss. while up the road. long- running high-end designer boutique Jane Davidson (stocking Missoni and Diane von Furstenberg) and Scandinavian Kakao by K are close neighbours ot' Pam Jenkins where you‘ll find Louboutin and Jimmy ('hoo shoes. Covet stocks designer handbags. while luxury lingerie boutique Boudiche boasts a huge range including l)amaris and La Perla. and Boobytrap sells St 'l‘ropex—worthy swimwear. For streetwear. Goodstead keeps it real. selling l’jallraven. 'l'rainerspotter and Sixpack.
Frontiers does upmarket Heidi-chic. and yummy mummies-to-be should make a beeline
Jeffreys Interiors. North West Circus Place. www.jeftreysinteriors.com
Glasgow School of Art, Dalhousie Street Some of the best artisans and designers in Scottish fashion have come up through this
it's now helping them pay back their student loans with a great shop full of homeware and accessories.
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l‘or nearby baby boutique Vanilla Bloom ((‘iti/en ol' Humanity maternity icansll. or Sam Thomas’s Dollyleo Apothecary are puryeyors ot' e\c|usi\c skincare (Rodial. l)r |.eyyinnsl. and milliner Yvette Jelfs creates hats and l'ascinators by hand. Jewellery'.’ You're spoilt for choice. Alchemia Studio Gallery and Annie Smith hand—make bespoke pieces; ()rkney designer Sheila Fleet has a special gallery store; Asimi stocks contemporary jeyy ellery; Galerie Mirages specialises in designer silyer and world pieces while Trinket and Chic & Unique are great tor Vintage. ()r you could always make your own at The Bead Store. lnHouse. Jeffrey’s Interiors and The Crystal Chandelier Company will ensure your home looks up to scratch. plus Stockbridgc is lull oi dusty. antique treasure troyes. Unicorn Antiques, Mr Purves. the aptly named Antiques and the Gramophone
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Emporium (the place to go l'ot‘ collectors ol
old 73s) all ol'l'er good and eclectic selections. Finally. visit Studio One and Paper Tiger l'or glossy. quirky paper to wrap your purchases in. ((‘arine Seit/l
venerable institution and
Argyle Arcade, Glasgow, www.checamille.com From her tireless quest to keep local designers in Glasgow, to her beautiful boutique high above the skyline. Camille Lorigo deserves every single one of the column inches flung at her.
Victoria Street, Edinburgh, www.edinburghart.com Paintings, sculpture. accessories and stuff, mostly created locally. but a little younger and fresher feeling than yOur average gallery shop.
Asimi, George ‘
www.asimi.co.uk
calorie Min-gas, Raebum Place. www.gallerymiragos.co.uk
West Port, Edinburgh, www.godivaboutique. co.uk
Classy. kitschy. colourful Clothes With a Vintage feel, by a collection of mostly Edinburgh deSigners. Like Lorigo. Godiva's Fleur MaCintosh works very hard to promote and preserve young talent.
www.ve|vetboutique. co.uk
Onlirie portal showcasing and selling the work of over 50 excellent Scottish design companies, including rising star Kirsteen Stewart's textiles and fashion.