STYLISH SHOPS All the shops in our Style Issue shopping directory are independent, absolutely gorgeous and have that special style factor. Wallets and purses at the ready
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FASHION Glasgow ASPECTO
18–20 West Nile Street, 221 6321 www.aspecto.co.uk Stocking men’s and women’s clothing and shoes. Features good high street staples (Camper, Clark’s, Adidas etc) with Y-3 and Nudie Jeans among other pricey (but worth it) labels.
BARNARDOS BOUTIQUE 54 Wilson Street, 552 9581 www.barnardos.org.uk Designer, vintage and homeware rub shoulders in this busy charity-led spot.
BETSY LABELLE 57 Byres Road, 0845 838 8457 www.betsylabelle.co.uk
Independent designers ahoy here with vintage-style lingerie, feathery accessories, silky gloves and more.
BOUDICHE 203 Ingram Street, 0845 475 0250 www.boudiche.com This über-glam lingerie boutique just goes from strength to award-winning strength, boasting Stella McCartney, Bebaroque, Mimi Holliday and more. See Edinburgh also.
A List favourite, Glorious (once The Glory Hole) brings vintage, second- hand and the downright fashion fabulous into one marvellous space.
MR BEN’S Studio 5, 101 King Street, 553 1936 www.mrbenretroclothing.com Hats, scarves, clothes: if it’s retro and cool it’s probably here.
OXFAM DIY 231 Byres Rd, 339 3111 www.oxfam.org.uk Recently relaunched with the help of Frightened Rabbit, the king of charity shops has added this flagship outlet with designer sensibilities to its Glasgow fold.
PINK POODLE 181–183 Byres Road, 357 3344 www.lovelaboutique.com Wee boutique specialising in independent designers like Motel, Yumi, Mina and Numph and boasting very lovely bags, coats and more.
RAW VINTAGE 3 Abbot Street, 649 2752
Retro clothing shop specialising in garments from Scottish designers.
SARATOGA TRUNK Unit 10, 61 Hydepark Street, 221 4433 www.saratogatrunk.co.uk Saratoga Trunk's sheer volume of stock helps make it a shopper’s paradise. From vintage clothing to props and jewellery this has something suitably spectacular from every era.
A cornucopia of lovely labels (including exclusive deals with designers Remix Collection, Pyrus, Butterfly Jewellery, Zoe Bonbon, Knuckleheads, Hula Mula and Teapony), with a nice line in unusual clothing.
CHE CAMILLE Floor 6, Argyll Chambers, Buchanan St, 221 9620 www.checamille.com Home to a collection of young designers and some spectacular fashion shows and clothes-swap events, Camille is renowned for being a fashion forward store and hang-out.
CIRCA VINTAGE 37 Ruthven Lane, 334 6660 www.circavintage.co.uk Packed-out vintage store with a broad selection, this is a good call for art deco jewellery and fabulous accessories.
FAT BUDDHA 21 Bath Street, 332 2208 www.fatbuddhastore.com Laidback store stocking everything your average skater needs: spray paint by Monstercolors and MTN, skate stuff and obscure Japanese T-shirt labels.
FELIX AND OSCAR 459 Great Western Road, 339 8585 www.felixandoscar.co.uk All things cute reside here from Cath Kidston to Orla Kiely.
FOCUS
220 Argyle Street, 248 2446 www.focuspocus.co.uk Skate and streetwear for the boys, with labels like Stussy and Nike. (Tomboy girls may also like the size 4 and up shoes, and men’s small-size clothes.)
STARRY STARRY NIGHT 19 Dowanside Lane, 337 1837 Not just another vintage shop, this is a particular classic with retro jewellery and antiques alongside the clothes racks.
BUTTERFLY KISSES GLORIOUS
8 Skirving Street, 649 3552 41 Ruthven Lane, 357 5582
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