Photo: RN Smith

Rena Niamh Smith

GUM were backstage for the Nightwalk fashion show held in the Arches. Featuring performances from drag ad burlesque artists, DJs and a wealth of Glasgow design talent, the show proved a successful and exciting follow-up to last October’s event. Backstage, make-up artists, hair stylists and dressers worked in a flurry of activity to prepare the models for the runway. Make up was glittery and bright, hair curled and back-combed with finger-tips. Preceded by a cut of the graduate design talent from the Art School’s Class of 2011, designers Betty Spoke, Alan Moore, Obscure Couture, Mee Mee Couture, Jennie Loof, and Fair Feathered Friend were amongst those showcasing their work. Jewellery by Oui! Designs also featured, as well as headpieces by Beretk!Ah… and William Chambers Millinery. The night was a roaring success, closed by Betty Spoke’s insane sea-inspired collection, including dresses made of mussel shells, oyster shells and fisherman’s nets. The night certainly proved Glasgow may be small but it’s a mighty contender on the British fashion radar. Continue reading →

Photo: Grant Alexander McDonald

 Ginger Clark

It all started with a booklet entitled “the Ukrainian girl”, containing text on different sheets of paper tied together with a slither of printed fabric, which announced ten30’s S/S 2011 show. This in itself was quite frankly enough to whet anybody’s appetite for the event, which didn’t disappoint. Continue reading →

Rena Niamh Smith, Fashion Editor

Check out these Snaps that didn’t make the final Spring/Summer GUM Accessories shoot. We used a huge range of designers and artists of Glasgow / Scottish  heritage, including Oui! Designs, Ling Jewellery and artists with wares in Brazen boutique in the Merchant City.

Photo: Jamina Davidson

Photo: Jamina Davidson