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1993, with her Anglomania line. Her
unparalleled use of tartan – with an
edgy twist, bold designs and quirky
cuts – showed that the country’s
traditional dress could be current and
cool. AlexanderMcQueenmay have
been London-born, but hewas inspired
by his Scottish roots and has often used
tartan to dramatic effect.When asked
what his Scottish heritagemeant to
him, he replied simply: “Everything.”
Traditional Scottish fabrics and
textiles have a prestige, due to theirmix
of beauty and practicality. Cashmere, for
example, is soft and luxurious, yet ideal
for a changeable climate. For Belinda
Dickson, owner of Belinda Robertson
Cashmere, it was pride inher national
heritage that inspired her to set up her
luxury clothing company in 1992. “I saw
a chance to bring a fashion element into
what was a very traditional industry.
Manyworld-class, talented designers
nowcome fromScotland andwork all
over theworld for top fashion labels. It’s
very exciting to be a part of that.”
In recent years, theworldhas been
presentedwith awhole newvision
of Scottish fashion. “Kane, Jonathan
Saunders, HollyFulton andLouise
Gray are pushing the boundarieswith
their innovative, beautiful collections,”
saysHartmann. “We have awonderful
subculture of fashion, music, arts and
film, and that brings a great atmosphere.
Scotland is having a fashionmoment.”
SHE WEARS
Shirt, Paul Smith & Barbour, £105; jumper, Eribe, £209; wool blazer,
Ralph Lauren Blue Label, £570; knitted tie, Paul Smith, £69; riding pants
with suede patches, Ralph Lauren Blue Label, £285; brow boots with
animal print, Trussardi, £684
HE WEARS
White shirt, Topman, £30; crewneck cashmere jumper, Polo by Ralph
Lauren, £345; jacket, DS Dundee, £375; corduroy trousers, Hackett,
£130; spectacles, Cutler & Gross, £299
HE WEARS
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Shirt, Burberry at Selfridges, price on request; three-piece suit, DS
Dundee, price on request; tie, Richard James, £85; lace-up shoes, Paul
Smith, £345
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