THE STYLE ISSUE
GLASGOW
AMERICAN APPAREL
Nelson Mandela Pl, 221 9593, store.americanapparel.net
For all your lycra bodysuit, denim holdall and slouchy sweater needs. And they’re going big on the fl esh tones and lace look right now. See also Edinburgh.
AU BOUTIQUE
purchases from the last few years) fashions, plus shoes, bags and jewellery. Down the lane off Byres Road.
H&M
Buchanan Galleries, 736 9000, hm.com/gb
Small prices, and a big selection of trends popping up this season. See also Edinburgh.
91 Dumbarton Rd, 334 7253
Kind of like the thrift stores in the States, a warehouse-sized space of used clothes, shoes and furniture.
STARRY STARRY NIGHT 19 Dowanside Lane,
281 Gt Western Rd, 357 6455,
HILLHEAD BOOKCLUB 337 1837
auboutique.co.uk West End jewellery studio/shop for independent designers and silversmiths, selling butterfl y wing earrings and geometric necklaces out front, and renting studio space for graduates through the back.
BARNARDO’S VINTAGE
54 Wilson St, 552 9581, barnardos.org.uk
Vintage clothes, hand-picked by staff. Feel- good factor included in price; profi ts go to the charity. See also Edinburgh.
BRAZEN
17 Vinicombe St, 576 1700, hillheadbookclub.com
Home to the Granny Would be Proud market, selling work by local crafters. Join the GWBP Facebook group for updates.
LA LA LAND
De Courcy’s Arcade, livinginlalaland.co.uk
Tiny fashion boutique stocking bold, geometric necklaces, scarves in smudgy prints and bodycon dresses by Hilary Laing.
MADE WITH LOVE 4 Kelvingrove St,
58 Albion St, 552 4551, brazenstudios. madewithlovefi nnieston.com
co.uk Bespoke handmade jewellery in the Merchant City, including a range of purple pearls, normal pearls, engagement rings and minuscule gold box necklaces.
CIRCA VINTAGE
A tea and cake shop upfront, and in the back, a tiny store specialising in locally made jewellery, plus a small selection of vintage handbags, shoes and clothes.
MELLE CLOCHE 121 Byres Rd, 339 2982,
37 Ruthven Lane, 334 6660, mellecloche.com
circavintage.co.uk One of the oldest vintage shops in Glasgow selling a wide range of vintage lace gloves, faux snakeskin, Dior sweaters from the 80s and fabrics to take home and customise.
The bridal shop for everything but the dress. Garters and fascinators, but also playsuits and nightslips for lingerie fans. MIMCO
Respected vintage store down a side St off Byres Road. It boasts a good display of original 1920s- onward stock including brooches, silk scarves and ladylike heels.
THE SHOP OF INTEREST
1058 Argyle St, 221 7316, theshopofi nterest.co.uk
A gallery/boutique selling homewares, t-shirts, silk scarves and acrylic butterfl y necklaces.
TOPSHOP
249 Buchanan St, 353 2246, topshop.com
Cast off your winter boots. The High St store is already stocked up on peep-toe sandals, tea dresses and light jersey blazers. See also Edinburgh.
URBAN OUTFITTERS 157 Buchanan St, 248 9203,
FOCUS
220 Argyle St, 248 2440, focuspocus.co.uk
Skate shop selling Vans, Nike SBs and Converse, plus t-shirts by Obey and Girl, baseball snapback caps and more. See also Edinburgh.
Princes Square Shopping Centre, 48 urbanoutfi tters.co.uk
Buchanan St, 221 8097, mimco.co.uk Selling lots of leather wallets, clutches and big-enough-for-a-change-of-clothes handbags, plus heels and accessories. See the Reader Offers on page 6 for your chance to win a Princes Square Gift Card.
The new season’s stock brings with it tie- dye prints and soft pastel shades for her, plus quilted jackets and canvas rucksacks for him. See also Edinburgh. VINTAGE GURU
MR BEN co.uk
195 Byres Rd, 339 4750, vintageguru. w2store.co.uk
WELCOME HOME
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall St, welcomehomestore.co.uk
A beautiful, well-curated collection of cushions, notebooks and jewellery (mostly from local, emerging designers), in the foyer of the CCA. Read owner Mhari’s views on style on page 21.
W2 STORE 10 Ruthven Lane, 339 2315,
Quality men’s fashion showcasing bright, but not quite neon sweaters and stripes from Comme des Garçons, plus Adam Kimmel, Margaret Howell and fragrances from CDG.
EDINBURGH
ARMSTRONGS
83 The Grassmarket, 220 557; 64-66 Clerk St, 667 3056; 14 Teviot Pl, 226
4634, armstrongsvintage.co.uk
Long established traders in very old vintage, right up to stuff from the High St a few years ago. Find them online on eBay too.
THE GLASGOW VINTAGE CO 6 King St, 553 1936,
453 Gt Western Rd, 338 6633, mrbenretroclothing.com
glasgowvintage.co.uk From the folks behind Watermelon, another treasure trove of vintage for lovers of both cocktail dress chic and heritage sophistication. Find their shop on eBay too.
GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART SHOP
11 Dalhousie St, 353 4526, gsa.ac.uk Wide range of gifts designed by the GSA staff, students and graduates, including dainty silver pendants, leather brooches in acid bright colours and chunky knits.
GLORIOUS 41 Ruthven Lane, 357 5582
An oldie, but still widely regarded as a goodie, for vintage boots, handbags, scarves and dresses. Just across the courtyard from Monorail.
ONE WORLD SHOP 649 Gt Western Rd, 337 6117
oneworldshop.co.uk
Handmade jewellery, textiles and clothing, where fair trade, organic and ethically sourced products are given pride of place.
RETRO
A Kelvinbridge treasure trove of dresses and accessories from the 40s-90s.
Vintage and not-quite-so-vintage (High St SALVATION ARMY
28 THE LIST 1-29 Mar 2012
Leaning towards the 1950s chintzy and fl oral end of retro clothing, there are also 80s glam dresses, 70s men’s brogues and 60s costume jewellery items here.
WATERMELON 603 Gt Western Rd, 334 3900
Sister shop to Glasgow Vintage Co, second-hand and retro store, great for one- of-a-kind fi nds and all reasonably priced. See the Glasgow Vintage Co’s Facebook page for regular stock updates.
WE LOVE TO BOOGIE 16 South Frederick St,
8 Otago Street, 576 0176 welovetoboogievintage.com
Their pop-up shop in the city centre looks like it’s here to stay, or you can browse online for vintage leather jackets, sharp suits and dresses for ‘nightclubbing’.
ATHENA BOUTIQUE
96 West Bow, 225 9316, athenaboutique.co.uk