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IN THE BAG Edinburgh and Glasgow are teeming with independent businesses and designers. So head off the high street and see what these shops have to offer, says Deborah Chu
SHOPPING
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Vintage clothing emporium W Armstrong & Sons is the i rst port of call for those looking to bulk up on cheap but genuine warm wool jumpers in the winter, or something snazzy for all your fancy-dress needs. 81–83 Grassmarket; 14 Teviot Place; 64–66 Clerk Street, armstrongsvintage.co.uk
GODIVA BOUTIQUE Featuring a colourful hodge-podge of Scottish indie labels and hand-picked vintage items from across Europe, Godiva’s focus on ethical and local brands is the antidote to the monotony of fast fashion today. 9 West Port, godivaboutique.co.uk
CURIOUSER & CURIOUSER Quality knick knacks from British artisans and a gorgeous Scandi aesthetic makes this framing and gift shop a true gem, with plenty of prints, jewellery, homeware and more for all your gifting needs. 93 Broughton Street; 106 Bruntsi eld Place, curiouserandcuriouser.com
HANNAH ZAKARI Stemming from the Japanese term hanazakari, or ‘blooming’, this jewellery boutique specialises in a wide range of handmade trinkets from independent designers, ranging from the loudest of statement pieces to the most adorable of enamel pins. 43 Candlemaker Row, hannahzakari.co.uk
FRONTIERS MAN Frontiers Man focuses on unique, well-made and thoughtfully sourced menswear produced by indie labels the world over, from Copenhagen’s Norse Projects to Alex Mill from New York City. 18 Stafford Street, frontiers-man.com
A wee boutique packed to the brim with vintage fashions and accessories, ranging from Victorian i nery and Edwardian frippery to the less corseted looks of the 1980s. 19 Dowanside Lane, starrystarrynightvintage.co.uk
MONORAIL MUSIC The perfect encapsulation of Glasgow’s vibrant music scene, Monorail Music is a record shop with a friendly community feel, boasting plenty of rare vinyl and limited edition i nds. 97 King Street, 12 Kings Court, monorailmusic.com
YOUNG’S INTERESTING BOOKS Get lost among the endless stacks of second-hand paperbacks (all loosely arranged by genre rather than author’s surname) at this bookworm heaven, which is also a hub for news and tickets to some of the most exciting happenings in Glasgow. 18 Skirving Street
GOOD PRESS GALLERY Completely volunteer-run, the gallery and bookshop of Good Press Gallery stocks zines and books from independent publishers, as well as a charming miscellany of totes, cassette mixtapes and prints from local artists. 5 Margaret’s Place, goodpressgallery.co.uk
VALHALLA’S GOAT This isn’t your grandad’s off-licence: packed l oor-to-ceiling with craft beers, i ne wines and spirits, this independent bottle shop exhibits a true passion for booze, from off-the-beaten-track tipples to their extensive stock of Scottish brews and gins. 449 Great Western Road, valhallasgoat.com
YOUR GUIDE TO INDIE SHOPS 114 THE LIST 1 Sep–31 Oct 2018