Okay, so maybe it doesn’t spring to mind like Paris, New York or Milan but Glasgow for me is where my fashion fascination began. Many will be ignorantly unaware of the perils Glasgow has to offer those as absorbed with clothing compositions and style statements as I. I think its uniqueness stems directly from what the traditional ship building, working class city is – smoggy, poor and diverse. Maybe I’m not initially painting the best picture but I know you’ll learn to love, as I do, what my city has to offer those willing to accept it’s more unconventional charm.
Its quirkiness has ultimately been the result of the diversity the city holds. Glasgow’s more industrial and rock n roll background has lended to its many styles. Undoubtedly there is a grungy feel to many of the looks; indeed many roamers of the city’s west end look like they’ve been chewed up and spat out by Pete Docherty himself.
Whilst its football fuelled hereditary character has spurred the birth of Z-List Wags who binge on the city’s designers and offer a whole other element to the fashion conundrum.
It would be a travesty if a city of two and a half million people couldn’t offer a contribution to the fashion world and thus I am taking it as my job to prove that Glasgow can make it as a strong contender in the style stakes. There is good reason why Glasgow has been first choice for premier Scottish branches of some of the high streets most influential stores (Urban Outfitters, American apparel)
Not only high street but high end, Glasgow has proved it’s ability to attract some of the most famous labels; high end fashion retailer Cruise was started in Glasgow and found its popularity here; we might take the bus to get there but by hell we’ll have the newest Herve Leger and Louboutins to compliment for our Saturday night out. (Getting the bus is economically friendly chic now, no?)
I Jest… but Glasgow really does have something to offer from inspiring vintage shops, hidden designers, high-end brands and inspired urban street style. I am officially making it my job to open your eyes to the abundance of creativity surrounding you and why Glasgow owns my fashion heart.
Its quirkiness has ultimately been the result of the diversity the city holds. Glasgow’s more industrial and rock n roll background has lended to its many styles. Undoubtedly there is a grungy feel to many of the looks; indeed many roamers of the city’s west end look like they’ve been chewed up and spat out by Pete Docherty himself.
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Whilst its football fuelled hereditary character has spurred the birth of Z-List Wags who binge on the city’s designers and offer a whole other element to the fashion conundrum.
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It would be a travesty if a city of two and a half million people couldn’t offer a contribution to the fashion world and thus I am taking it as my job to prove that Glasgow can make it as a strong contender in the style stakes. There is good reason why Glasgow has been first choice for premier Scottish branches of some of the high streets most influential stores (Urban Outfitters, American apparel)
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Not only high street but high end, Glasgow has proved it’s ability to attract some of the most famous labels; high end fashion retailer Cruise was started in Glasgow and found its popularity here; we might take the bus to get there but by hell we’ll have the newest Herve Leger and Louboutins to compliment for our Saturday night out. (Getting the bus is economically friendly chic now, no?)
I Jest… but Glasgow really does have something to offer from inspiring vintage shops, hidden designers, high-end brands and inspired urban street style. I am officially making it my job to open your eyes to the abundance of creativity surrounding you and why Glasgow owns my fashion heart.
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