A Penhaligon’s fragrance profiling session smells good
Smell ought to be the sense we elevate to the highest honour. Sure, sunsets and symphonies may consistently bag the cinematic and soundtrack gongs, but it's aroma that walks away with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Smells evoke memories and call the other senses to the...
Meander Apparel open their George Street pop up on Saturday
Scottish startup Meander Apparel has found a spot in the city centre for the next three months.
They are moving onto George Street alongside other big names, and with the help of some Olympic allies.
Sustainable fashion start up, Meander Apparel, will open the doors...
Top British barber confirms Edinburgh opening date at New Waverley
One of British hairdressing's leading entrepreneurs will open a flagship new Edinburgh salon at the end of April and become a key tenant in the city's New Waverley development.
Ten new jobs are being created with the opening of Sovereign Grooming Edinburgh on April 26,...
Fashion talent on show at St James Quarter in June
Stunning designs drawing upon a dizzying array of influences including wild gardens, 18th century corsetry and the Scottish landscape are among the collections at this year’s Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) Fashion Show.
The outfits will be gracing the runway at the St James Quarter...
St James Quarter adds new brands to fashion and jewellery line-up
St James Quarter has added The Kooples, Aeronautica Militare and Nordic Outdoor to its fashion line-up as it prepares to welcome visitors to the opening of its first phase. In addition, Kartel will extend St James Quarter’s jewellery offer.
The Kooples, Aeronautica Militare and Nordic...
Heading for a sell out at Stobo Castle Ladies Day
Musselburgh Racecourse’s Stobo Castle Ladies Day is heading for another sell-out with less than 100 tickets remaining for Friday’s glamour event.
The fashion-led race day will welcome 5,000 racegoers in what will be Musselburgh’s largest race meeting since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Described as...
Hats off to another sell out Ladies Day at Musselburgh Races
Musselburgh Racecourse’s “boutique” Stobo Castle Ladies Day has been deemed a success after 5,000 racegoers enjoyed a day of high fashion and sporting thrills at the East Lothian course.
The event was another sell-out, with the reduced attendance (down from the usual 10,000 capacity), reflecting...
Snow Fairy coming to Lush this weekend
Fort Kinnaird is hosting the Lush Snow Fairy Tour at the centre until Monday.
The 2023 Lush festive collection is designed around 'Out of this world Gifting'.
Shoppers at Fort Kinnaird can visit the themed pop-up to browse products from both the Lush Snow...
New course aims to help pupils get a job
A programme bringing qualifications in makeup to school classrooms across Scotland has been hailed by education leaders for engaging kids across their studies and boosting their employability.
Glamcandy, the Edinburgh-based firm behind the scheme, is now set to expand its SQA accredited classes to even...
Gucci to grace Multrees Walk with its presence
Gucci has announced it will add its presence to Multrees Walk, the luxury shopping street at Edinburgh’s east end.
This will be the first such store outside London for the brand which is part of the global group Kering which manages “renowned Houses in...
Bowman takes another bow at Stobo Castle Ladies Day party
DJ, television presenter and podcast host Edith Bowman, is returning to Musselburgh Racecourse to host the After Racing Party at the popular Stobo Castle Ladies Day.
The former Radio 1 DJ, who now presents the weekly Soundtracking podcast on which she interviews film-makers about their...
Spotting Bruntsfield’s Bowerbird
Are you in need of eco-friendly interiors inspiration or advice? Perhaps you could do with some (remarkably affordable) vintage clothing?
Or a truly original present for a friend? If so, I’d make a beeline for Bowerbird Antiques. You’ll find it nestled in a quiet...
St James Quarter style event is on the right track
Edinburgh Trams hosted a fashion flashmob as St James Quarter celebrated the launch of its Edinburgh Style Weekend from 3 – 6 November, taking this season’s must have styles off the rack and onto the track.
Commuters who surprisingly found themselves on the front row...
Leuchie Long Lunch raises £124,000 for national respite charity
The inaugural Leuchie Long Lunch has raised a stunning total of £124,886 for national respite charity Leuchie House.
The event, organised by Leuchie Forever – the body set up to raise major donations to safeguard the future of support to people affected by neurological conditions...
Scotland’s unwanted jewellery gets a makeover
A local charity has teamed up with art colleges to rescue old jewellery and give it a new lease of life with the Radical Jewellery Makeover project.
Radical Jewellery Makeover is an initiative by The Scottish Goldsmiths Trust (SGT) and Ethical Metalsmiths in collaboration with...
Erin’s earrings find the sweet spot
Setting up a jewellery business during the lockdown was not so much a lightbulb moment as a necessity for Erin Budden.
The technical sales executive at the EICC was one of a number of staff furloughed at the events venue and she had to find...
Art You Can Wear in new Edinburgh collaboration
Fine art photographer Soo Burnell and vegan retailer treen have joined forces to launch a collection of limited-edition, unisex, fashion pieces.
Images were taken at Grange Dyvours, Edinburgh’s oldest lawn tennis club, and which is within walking distance of treen’s flagship store in...
Barbers down tools for one day to support Scottish city centre businesses
A leading Scottish barber group is giving its entire workforce the day off when pubs re-open later this month to help boost local hospitality businesses.
Sovereign Grooming is delaying the official opening of its flagship New Waverley salon in Edinburgh by 24 hours to give...
Judy R Clark’s gown features in Beyond the Little Black Dress
Edinburgh designer Judy R Clark is thrilled to have a dress in the flagship exhibition Beyond the Little Black Dress at the National Museum of Scotland - but it is far from just a little black dress.
The Lace Noir gown is a sweeping,...
Musselburgh Racecourse’s £240,000 Easter Parade gets Flat season off to a flyer
Musselburgh Racecourse's £240,000 Easter Parade gets Flat season off to the flyer
The £100,000 Betway Queen’s Cup lifts the curtain on Musselburgh’s 16-fixture summer Flat season on Easter Saturday. (16 April).
The Betway Easter Saturday meeting also features six other quality races on a card which...
Sally’s hats are a summer favourite
Sunny outlook from city milliner
Hats off to Edinburgh milliner Sally-Ann Provan who is turning heads with the launch of her new summer collection.
The ‘Solis’ range of summer straw hats is perfect wear for those enjoying the sun at home or opting for a staycation...
Stobo Castle Ladies Day half the size but twice the fun at Musselburgh
More than half of the 5,000 tickets on sale for Stobo Castle Ladies Day at Musselburgh Racecourse have already been snapped up.
In normal circumstances the East Lothian course would expect to welcome a 10,000 capacity audience to what is firmly established as a highlight...
Edinburgh Style returns to St James Quarter
From 3 to 6 November Edinburgh Style takes place at St James Quarter.
The weekend will include masterclasses, instore offers and experiences all centred around style and beauty.
H Beauty are holding a Carnival described as the ultimate beauty party of masterclasses. There will be fashion...
Unfolded & Friends – sustainable pop up market this Sunday
Edinburgh-based sustainable clothing brand, Unfolded, is hosting the first Unfolded and Friends pop up event at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh on Sunday.
The free event is open to all running from 11am-4pm at Greyfriars Hall the hotel entrance from The Royal Mile via Cowgatehead. Alongside Unfolded there will be other fantastic sustainable...
Barbers should not be cut adrift on lockdown fringe
A quarter of Edinburgh residents want their barber or hairdresser to be classified as a key worker should Scotland face another coronavirus lockdown.
After a year of home haircuts, 25% of city residents interviewed for a landmark survey of Scottish image attitudes, said they want...
Sustainable fashion event being held at Ocean Terminal on Saturday
A sustainable fashion event will be held at Ocean Terminal on Saturday evening.
Edinburgh Remarry invite you to join them asn see what a collection of ten designers have come up with as their antidote to fast fashion.
As well as the fashion it is...
