Fashion Flash

10 February 09

Fashion editor Dominique Afacan hits the streets of the Scottish capital.

Edinburgh

Top of the Shops
CORNICHE
This was one of the first shops in the UK to stock clothes from Japanese designers like Michiko Koshino and Issey Miyake, as well as one of the first to stock Vivienne Westwood. Other favourites include Rundholz and Girbaud.
2 Jeffrey Street, Tel: +44 (0)131 556 3707, www.corniche.org.uk

GEOFFREY
For a good old dose of Scottish style, look no further than this traditional kilt-maker’s and weaver’s. Guys (and girls) – you can bag yourself a handmade, made-to-measure kilt here, as well as sporrans and Celtic buckles.
57–61 High Street, the Royal Mile, Tel: +44 (0)131 557 0256, www.geoffreykilts.co.uk

GODIVA BOUTIQUE
This independent store is a great find for vintage and custom-made clothing, and is located in Edinburgh’s trendy Grassmarket area. It also stocks the latest collections from Edinburgh College of Art graduates.
9 Westport, the Grassmarket, Tel: +44 (0)131 221 9212, www.godivaboutique.co.uk

In the Zone

THE GRASSMARKET
A great spot for vintage finds and one-off boutiques. In the shadow of Edinburgh Castle, Grassmarket, is also a pretty area to stroll through with lots of places to eat and drink.

MULTREES WALK
Designer-label addicts need look no further than this brand-heavy shopping haven. You’ll find Louis Vuitton, Emporio Armani and Mulberry all along the same stretch, plus a Harvey Nichols a stone’s throw away. Be prepared to part with some serious cash.

COCKBURN STREET
Away from the tourist trail, Cockburn Street is home to independent music shops and city trendsters. Check out Avalanche and Fopp for some cool tracks.

DRESS LIKE A LOCAL