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LEVI’S CURVE IDIt’s All About Shape Not Size

VIVIENNE WESTWOODThe Gold Label And Merino Wool Collections A/W ‘12

PUMAPuma Suede Classic Red

NIKENike Runs Glasgow

KURT GEIGERPretty In Punk

SASSOON SALON New A\W Collection, Hair!

BEAUTY SPOTFake it Instantly // Pick n’ Mix

MUSICThe latest from Solange and Biffy Clyro

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Writers ; Lucy Price, Natalie Hinton and Emma SweeneyContributors ; Tara - DearGeneva.com, Adam Fox - AskMen.co.uk

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{ LEVI’S STORE GLASGOW | BUCHANAN GALLERIES }

LEVI’S CURVE ID..celebrates the true curves of a woman with three dist inct f i ts that

address a diverse range of body shapes. Our f its areSLIGHT, DEMI and BOLD.

BACK IN THE 1920’S LEVI’S INVENTED DENIM JEANS...and almost a century later they reinvented them.Based on the premise that it’s shape not size that

is important, Levi’s studied more than 60,000 body scans of women of all shapes before arriving at the three Levi’s Curve

ID curve types - Slight, Demi and Bold. These three curve types are designed to fit more than 80% of women, and

much more effectively than the typical waist size measurements that are designed

with a ‘standard’ shaped body in mind.With a perfect fit the first time you try them on,

Levi’s Curve ID are essentially custom made for your body shape, flattering and accentuating in all the right places for the

best possible fit. If all this sounds too good to be true, Levi’s invited 150 top fashion bloggers to see for themselves, receiving

unanimous praise for their revolutionary new jeans.

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Fortunately going back to basics isn’t just a lesson in penny-pinching.

Heritage brands like Levi’s are in the midst of a massive revival. And there’s no better way to reintroduce yourself to this familiar friend than through the style that started it all: plain, simple, no-fuss Levi’s 501 jeans.

But, as you may not have expected, options exist within the original fit to help exercise your individuality. The core line consists of four classics ranging in tone from jet-black to stonewashed. Finishes in white, grey, indigo, and varying shades of blue provide spice each season.

Somewhere along the line, it became socially acceptable and even necessary to spend £200 on

a pair of mens jeans. And save for a few prematurely shredded Sevens and tricked-out True Religions that, at this point, deserve to be burned, we have little to show for shelling out all that cash. Bottom line: Just like you, we’re sick of going broke for our beloved jeans. So, where’s the cheap stuff? Well, truth be told, the price-point snobbery we developed over the years made us completely overlook old-school standby brands. It took a near economic apocalypse to make us open our eyes, but we’re now ready to get reacquainted with the first (and arguably the best) name in denim: Levi Strauss. Where to start? The Levi’s 501 jeans.

“THE ORIGINAL & ICONIC JEAN. A TIMELESS BUTTON-FLY CLASSIC WHICH IS AVAILABLE IN A LARGE VARIETY OF FINISHES”

LEVI’S 501 JEANS

ORIGINAL STRAIGHT

L E V I ’ S S T O R EB U C H A N A N G A L L E R I E S

And to satisfy the sceptics, there are even a couple of pricier selections. Colour aside, Levi’s 501 jeans have remained virtually unchanged since their inception over 120 years ago. And that’s a pretty great thing, since Mr. Strauss’ empire grew from droves of men getting down and dirty in the California Gold Rush. Point being, these jeans were built to last for the long haul probably a hell of a lot more so than the daintier denim we’ve been splurging on for years. And even if they aren’t, the more practical price tag should certainly afford you a few extra backup pairs.

by Adam Fox - askmen.co.uk

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VIVIENNE WESTWOODVOGUE FASHION’S NIGHT OUT

The Vivienne Westwood 2012/aw collection has arrived in store showcasing the ever surprising

gold label Collection and as a plus, the merino wool collection.

The Vivienne Westwood Merino Wool Collection featuring 12 luxe pieces includes both men and womens

knitwear that showcase the delicate nature of Merino Wool in collaboration with the Woolmark company. You might already have seen the collection in the press but it was totally worth it to go to the store and just feel the fabric – heavenly soft! Each piece is made of delicate fine Australian wool. This natural fibre creates almost a second skin which stretches with the body, breathable and versatile. They are created in the signature Vivienne Westwood cut, featuring autumnal shades suitable for all age groups.

The Vivienne Westwood Gold Label Couture Collection designed by Vivienne Westwood herself is truly sensational. As an avant guard fashion designer, her adven-turous approach is to design that unique Vivienne individuality and eccentricity.The garment’s are almost like carrying a particular message. I do have my eye on a white shirt with its fluid fabric, asymmetri-cal structure and chilled out attitude which is very different from the usual white shirt impression. All these pieces and more are available from the Princes Square branch of Vivienne Westwood in Glasgow.

Princes Square, Glasgow

“ ...THIS NATURAL

FIBRE CREATES

ALMOST A SECOND SKIN

WHICH STRETCHES

WITH THE BODY...”

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by Lucy Price

Back in 2009, Cassie dominated headlines by making quite the fashion statement: She shaved part of her long locks off for a

punk-inspired hairstyle that still managed to remain feminine and sophisticated. Cassie explains: “I think the shaved-head trend is amazing. I definitely wasn’t the first I shaved my hair almost three years ago, and I also shaved off the other side [having one side initially]. I shaved the other side for Wiz Khalifa’s ‘Roll Up’ video to turn it into a Mohawk, but it’s definitely a fun trendsetting hairstyle. Really glad that I made it mainstream is maybe the right word. I like to see how other young girls remix it and add colour and all of that”. Check out Cassie’s look along side Nicki Minaj as she features on her

single ‘The Boys’.

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The Puma Suede was ignited in the late 60’s and still invigorates today. Worn

by athletic greats such as basketball’s Walt ‘Clyde’ Frazier and the track’s Tommie Smith at the 1968 Olympics, it rose to new levels of fame in the early days of b-boys and funk beats. As this underground mu-sic scene rose to the street surface, the Puma Suede started making moves among break dance crews such as the New York City Breakers and the Rock Steady Crew, who rocked them at early Hip-Hop jams in New York and Hip-Hop clubs.

This revolution, like others, disrupted the norm. It followed the logic of the decade and so did PUMA. Puma felt the culture shift beneath their feet from strict conven-tion into self-expression. They responded by translating sports gear into street wear.

The Puma Suede tells the story of sport-in-spired style. This time-honoured member of the PUMA Archive continues to evolve with the times while maintaining its smooth silhouette, swagger and grit. The Puma Suede proves that no matter the decade, the city, the continent -style can be revolutionary.

PUMASUEDEThe Puma Suede proves that no matter the decade, the city, the continent - style can be revolutionary.

THE CLASSIC RED

“THE PUMA SUEDE TELLS THE STORY OF

SPORT-INSPIRED STYLE”

For the latest collections head to the Puma store, glasgow 91 Buchanan Street

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PUMA Archive contiNues to evolve with the times while

maintaining its smooth silhouette, swagger and grit.

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SWATCHPUSH THE BUTTON

“...the Chrono Plastic is not only fashionable, but functional, designed to take you from

street side to track side all with the push of a button...”

Being a child of the 80’s, I find myself naturally drawn to all things

fluorescent. Synonymous with (the better parts) of the era, Swatch (an-other 80’s baby) is famous for its plastic fantastic, trendy watches. So, when pre-sented with the opportunity to review the “Chrono Plastic”, the latest Swatch watch released, I naturally jumped at the chance.

My clothing palette tends to be more conservative, so I rely heavily on fun accessories to create a unique look, and when I caught a glimpse of the new bright bold colours I knew instantly the Chrono Plastic would soon be adorning my wrist.With 10 different colour schemes available, it won’t be hard to find one of

the new Swatches to match your style, so, whether you prefer bold and bright or classic with a hint of fun you’ll certain-ly find a Chrono Plastic to match your mood (or outfit).Since launching its inaugural watch in 1983, Swatch has established itself in the market as a trend setter, so it should come as no surprise that the latest Swatch release is colourful, fun and oozes charm. Crafted with a combina-tion of plastic and silicone the Chrono Plastic is not only fashionable, but func-tional, designed to take you from street side to track side all with the push of a button.

“THE LATEST SWATCH RELEASE IS COLOURFUL, FUN AND OOZES CHARM”

by Tara, deargeneva.com

Being a child of the 80’s, I find myself naturally

drawn to all things fluorescent

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NIKEGLASGOW

RUNS

NIKE+ RUNNING CLUB

Runners in Glasgow have a fantastic new way to train with a free weekly

running club from Buchanan Street’s flag-ship Nike store. Nike’s free running club’s have already proved a success around the world in locations such as Chicago, Paris and London and it is hoped that runners in Scotland’s biggest city will make the most of this opportunity to ‘get fit for free’ in the same way!

Nike+ Run Clubs are an inspiring way for the ever expanding Nike Running commu-nity to stay motivated, offering runners of all levels the chance to hit the streets with the store’s expert running team. Departing from the Glasgow store every Thursday at 6.30pm, the weekly session’s will be led by trained Nike Pacesetters and will offer dif-fering distances so that runners always get a bespoke experience that suits their training goals.

Nike Glasgow’s run specialist, Darren, is one of the experts leading the

Thursday session’s. A Sports Science grad-uate from Glasgow University and quali-fied personal trainer, he is there to make sure you train effectively and achieve whatever goal you have set yourself. He explains: “Every Thursday we will take runners out on a 5km or 7.5km route around the city with a view to adding in a 10km route in the future”. Just Do It!

“If you have a body, you are an athlete.” - Bill Bowerman

Nike+ Running Club at the Nike Store, Glasgow Buchanan St Departs every Thursday at 6.30pm


runners always get a bespokeexperience that suits their training goals.

“...Nike’s free running clubs have already

proved a success

around the world in locations such as Chicago, Paris and

London...”

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W W W . K U R T G E I G E R . C O M , B U C H A N A N S T , G L A S G O W

pretty punkin

Kurt Geiger exit to a graphic urban landscape with an optimistic look into the future where all is...

This seasons punk trends fuse classic traditions and a masculine accent for a new gritty glamour. More than ever each

label defines their sub-cultures and the collection goes from extremes of prettiness to punk and all of the

unexpected clashes in between.’- Creative Director, Rebecca Farrar-Hockley.


Black and white, rose and gold, ox-blood, scarlet, fuchsia and electric blue, stilettos, Mary-Janes, wedges,

super platforms, sneakers and motorcycle boots. Silhouettes without compromise change from high-rise to flat, exploring details that often identify classic British design including the chelsea, brogue and military boot. Also introducing unexpected British combinations- the chelsea and high-top wellingtons. And the slipper on a stiletto “Slipetto”!

With punk in mind, classic styles are customised and trimmed to various extremes with studding, buckles, straps and jewels. Flaunting with masculinity, chunky loafers, brothel creepers and brogues sit pretty with regal elegant styles, brocades, lace and laser-cut detailing. Restraining the season with classic minimalism is the knee-high boot, the cut-out court and the chunkier mini heeled Mary-Janes, which are newly proposed and perfectly untouched.

The Candy collection continues a purse-friendly play with accessories including pouches, cardholders, wallets, trinkets, more structured technology accessories, bags and new padded nylon weekenders. Clean minimalist shapes and soft embossed snakes in red, nude, teal and black get wild with harsher textural surfaces, animal print and bold box chains.

Kurt Geiger’s third handbag col-lection continues to stamp a de-sign authority with further ex-

ploration of statement chains, exposed zips and edgier stud detail. Carrying your life in your bag is left to the con-tinuation of the classic totes, as Au-tumn’s new proposals are more compact.

Considered functionality is instead solved with clever multi-compartments and additional straps that can be added or removed to suit the mood. The ‘Hum-bug’ collection adds a new squarer white Nappa leather clutch and other struc-tured shapes are proposed with new styles ‘Sherbet Jazz’, ‘Liquorice’, ‘Rhubarb Rock’, ‘Lollidrop’ and ‘Gobstopper’. A base of linear architectural inspirations are giv-en depth through striking contrast col-ours, white leopard print calf hair leather and softly textured snake-cut leathers.

ACCESSORIES AND EVERYTHING BUT THE SHOES…

KURT GEIGER LONDON ranges from £95 to £350KG KURT GEIGER ranges from £80 to £240

CARVELA ranges from £40 to £220

The Sassoon Creative Team, produce seasonal collections for Sassoon

Salon in order to inspire, excite and inform you of the latest hair trends. This may involve following a particular look or simply taking an element of the idea to give you a fresh new seasonal style. Our new A/W 12 collection aptly entitled Hair! combines the inspiration of the optimistic sixties with the lustre of modern luxury to create a collection of ethereal, gravity-defying hair shapes with multi-tonal colour effects.

The hair is cut with an ‘invisible layering’ technique that creates multiple lengths of disconnec-tion to develop movement and an ‘undone’ sensuousness. “The overall movement is free-flow-ing and rhythmic, a super soft feminine look with maximum shine” explains Natalie Hinton, Creative Director of the Glas-gow Salon. Sassoon also em-phasise the importance of col-our in accentuating the healthy movement of hair. For example “blonde is an aspirational colour but it has to be believable” says Robin Colwell Colour Director of the Glasgow Salon.

AUTUMN / WINTER

‘OUR NEW A/W 12 COLLECTION

APTLY ENTITLED HAIR!’ Natalie Hinton, Creative Director

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As we all know too well, Glasgow isn’t blessed with the best weather and in turn

this changes the state of our hair. Visit the Glasgow salon where we have a range of treatments to meet a variety of needs specific to your hair type. Our experts will happily recommend the perfect treatment for you to give you healthy and glossy hair. We have a choice of fantastic treatments ranging from the speedy instant treatment, luxury and finally the deluxe hair and scalp treatment. Prices start from £17

The condition of your hair is crucial so in order get it back to tip top condition use Sassoon Professional Advanced Conditioner to rehydrate the hair and Sassoon Professional Intense Restore to feed your hair and rejuvenate it on a weekly basis. Sassoon Professional Halo Hydrate is a best seller in the Glasgow salon and a firm favourite with the team. It’s a weightless moisture spray which also has UV protection and is also great for using in the sun. It’s easily sprayed through the hair and is also used as a leave in conditioner or blow dry lotion.

Sassoon Professional Heat Shape is a particularly popular product

in the Glasgow region. Being a traditional blow drying lotion, the product is worked through the hair when wet to strengthen finer hair and to give body and great texture. Natalie Hinton, Creative Director at the Glasgow salon suggests us-ing Sassoon Professional Spray Shine for extra finish and gloss.

“...Glasgow isn’t blessed with the best weather and in turn this changes the state of our hair!...”

Treatments & Products

“THE CONDITION

OF YOUR HAIR IS CRUCIAL...”

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Great hair consists of many components

and the first form of communication is listening. Here at the Glasgow salon, we believe the most important thing about hair is suitability, and individuality. Educating clients before they leave the salon is a must . It’s vital to enable our clients to enjoy their hair and maintain it to the maximum. Sharing and illustrating the tricks of the trade result in the client having the knowledge to recreate and preserve the style we have created in the salon.

It’s all about you our client, so ask our team in Glasgow about the best finishing products and how to apply them before you blow dry. Ensuring you have the correct tools and knowledge to recreate your in salon look is imperative so don’t be afraid to ask for a demonstration.

Book an appointment or visit our Glasgow Salon

for a complimentary consultation to find out

the latest trends.

by Sassoon Creative Director Natalie Hinton.

Visit Sassoon Glasgow 46 Buchanan Street Princes Square

Glasgow G1 3JNTel: 0141 226 4484

“Educating clients before they leave the Salon is a must!”

Hair Maintenance

www.sassoon.com/salons/uk

“ IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU OUR CLIENT..”

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Solange Knowles has returned to the pop scene. She might be better known as the younger sister of Be-

yonce Knowles but with ‘Losing You’, Solange could finally prove that she’s a talented artist in her own right, with no need to live in her sister’s shadow. It’s been four years since Solange released her sec-ond album Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams, which may have been well-re-ceived but failed to get her a foothold on her career ladder in the music industry.

‘Losing You’ is produced by Blood Or-ange’s Devonté Hynes and it’s a neat laid-back modern R&B song, with just enough

swagger to get her personality across, but just enough retro groove to set it apart from most mainstream R&B tracks. It’s simultaneously downbeat and uplift-ing and the video really captures her spirit as she cycles around Cape Town, South Africa. The video was direct-ed by Melina Matsoukas; she’s worked with Solange before, on 2008’s ‘I De-cided.’ The track, which features the lyrics “I’m not the one that you should be making your enemy / tell me the truth, boy, am I losing you for good,” is released by Terrible Records. The B-side will be ‘Sleep in the Park,’ which will feature Kevin Barnes, of the band Of Montreal. Both tracks are taken from her as-yet-untitled album.After this latest release there’s no way Solange will be losing us!

New Single‘LOSING YOU’

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ClyroBiffy

OPPOSITES ATTRACT

Biffy Clyro will be releasing their brand new double album, ‘Opposites’, on January 28,

2013. The album will be available on CD/DVD and digital download, as well as a Limited Edition Box-Set. The follow-up to the Scottish trio’s 2009 platinum selling LP ‘Only Revolutions’, will comprise 20 tracks including the songs ‘Stingin’ Belle’, ‘Victory Over The Sun’ and ‘Modern Magic Formula’, which they have already debuted live.“I think we’re going back to a time when albums were what it was about, something to get your teeth into,” said bassist James Johnston.“To release anything other than a short concise album is against the flow,” said drummer Ben Johnston. “Most people are going down the single route now.”

Ben said rock bands like Green Dayand themselves, who were choosing to release multiple albums, were “trying to rebel against the state of music at the moment”.He added: “I guess it’s a good thing, musicians fighting for music and the idea of albums - which is what we believe in”.

OPPOSITES IS THE SIXTH STUDIO ALBUM, DUE FOR RELEASE ON 28TH JANUARY 2013


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Sony Xperia TFrom £399sonymobile.com

Nexus 4From £239 play.google.com

Sony Smartwatch From £89 sonymobile.com

The Bond phone has

arrived

Nothing less than the best will do for a secret agent on a mission. The Xperia T has the best of everything in HD. Capture life’s most thrilling moments in crisp detail, then re-live them in full HD – on your “Bond Phone” or the big screen. Powered by the latest Android software, Xperia T has a Sony-quality cam-era, the latest in connectivity, and a slim arc design that’s worthy of James Bond himself.

Nexus 4 is the new smartphone from Google. With cutting edge hardware, the

latest version of Android, and the best Google apps. Nexus 4 puts the world’s

information at your fingertips. The phone comes with wireless charging capability

built right in. Just place your Nexus 4 on a compatible wireless charging mat to charge

and retire the wire for good.

This Android watch keeps you discreetly updated & your hands free. No need to check your phone to see if your Facebook friends are up to anything. SmartWatch lets you know. You can read Facebook messages and tweets as they come in by syncing via Bluetooth with the Sony Xperia phones

wireless charging,

never plug your phone in again

Gadget Guide

Smartchoice


iPhone 5From £529apple.com

Samsung Galaxy S3From £479 samsung.com/uk

Nokia Lumia 920 From £495 nokia.com

the thinnest and fastest iphone

ever

A PHONE THAT JUST GETS YOU

It’s hard to believe a phone so thin could offering so many features: a larger display, a faster chip,

the latest wireless technology, an 8MP iSight camera and more. All in a beautiful aluminium

body designed and made with an unprecedented level of precision. iPhone 5 measures a mere 7.6

millimetres thin and weighs just 112 grams. That’s 18 per cent thinner and 20 per cent lighter than iPhone 4S. The only way to achieve a design like

this is by relentlessly considering (and reconsidering) every single details including

the details you don’t see.

Welcome to the future. The lovely future where you chat to friends online or share photos on a phone so smart it recognises your voice and can predict your next move. It sees, it listens, it responds. You want to show how amazing the party was but can’t face spending hours tagging your friends. Here’s where the Galaxy S3 comes in. It’s got two cameras and face-recognition powers so you can capture all moments easily and instantly.

PureView camera technology with Optical Image Stabilisation and a Carl Zeiss

lens means your pictures and videos are detailed, blur-free and bright, no matter

what light conditions you’re in. No other camera-phone even comes close. This new Lumia 920 also comes with Pure-

motion HD+. A display that is the world’s brightest, fastest and most sensitive

touchscreen: enough to make every colour clear, and sensitive enough to respond to

your fingertips - even when they are covered.

4G flagship Lumia Smartphone with PureView

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iPad MiniFrom £329apple.com/uk

Amazon Kindle Fire HDFrom £129 amazon.co.uk

Google Nexus 7 TabFrom £159

play.google.com

iPad mini has everything that makes an iPad an iPad, but it’s a fraction of the size. At just 7.2 millimetres, it’s pencil thin and unbelievably light. You can easily hold it in your palm. And stash it in your smallest bag without a second thought, so it’s always close at hand.

iPad mini makes one thing clear: its 7.9-inch display more than measures up to the complete iPad experience. View web pages in Safari. See where you are and what’s around you using Maps. Flick through your photos and watch videos in vivid detail. And wave hello to the family on a FaceTime call.

Shop the Kindle Store for over 1 million of the most popular books, or explore millions of free, public domain books. Enjoy over 150 magazines with beautifully detailed illustrations and glossy full-colour layouts. Magazines include favourites such as Vogue, Cosmopolitan and GQ. Find the selection of available magazines and newspapers in the new Amazon Appstore on your Kindle Fire.

At only 340 grams, Nexus 7 boasts all the premium features you need on the go, including a compact

but crystal clear HD display, 1.2 megapixel camera, and both WiFi and bluetooth connectivity. With the latest version of Android, a stunning 7-inch display,

powerful quad-core processor, up to 10 hours of web browsing or e-reading plus a staggering 300 hours of

standby time, Nexus 7 was built for top of the line grab-and-go performance.

thin and light design

books and magazines in stunning colour

pocket sized, powerful and portable


Samsung Galaxy Camera From £399 samsung.com/uk

iPod TouchFrom £329

apple.com/uk

Get ready, because photography will never be the same again. The Samsung GALAXY Camera gives you the

magic of professional digital photography with the powerful intelligence of the Android Jelly Bean OS. It’s the smartest camera ever, with stunning photographic

output and a range of exceptionally rich professional shooting modes, editing features and various apps.

Going pro has never been this easy or this fun.

For the first time, iPod touch is made from the same kind of anodised

aluminium used in the MacBook line. And it’s made the same way too: by

machining the enclosure from a single piece of aluminium. Which means the

first thing you’ll notice about iPod touch is its barely-there weight.

Then its super-smooth finish. Then all those Apple details like the highly polished bevelled edges. And iPod touch is made from one of the strongest grades of aluminium there is. Which means that it not only looks and feels incredible, it’s tough enough to tag along on more than a few crazy nights out.

photography will never be the same again!

brilliant new design

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From the bar at Jamie’s Italian Glasgow,

easy-drinking wines are served alongside

Jamie’s choice’ vintages.

Jamie’s Italian Glasgow was the first of the group to open in Scotland and has be-

come a popular destination for locals and visitors to the city. Situated at 7 George Square in the stunning old post office build-ing the restaurant employs nearly 100 local people and can seat over 230 guests. Like all of the Jamie’s Italian’s throughout the UK, the restaurant serves high quality, authen-tic and affordable Italian food. Fresh pasta is made daily on the premises and the menu changes seasonally, although some favour-ites always stay. Oozing grandiose charm and offering sumptuous flavours, Jamie’s Italian Glasgow is housed in a magnificent building in the city centre. Glamorous drop crystal lighting is offset by lovingly restored original features.

Using ingredients from superb bespoke suppliers, Jamie’s restaurant showcases

delicious antipasti planks, freshly made pasta and inventive signature dishes. From the Jamie’s menu, tempting favourites include turkey Milanese with shaved truffle, or fresh linguine loaded with succulent prawns. Dessert flavours range from a fruity peach and almond frangipane, to a rich chocolate, raspberry and amaretto brownie.From the bar at Jamie’s Italian Glasgow, easy-drinking wines are served alongside ‘Jamie’s choice’ vintages, whilst the Florence Fizz heads a vibrant cocktail selection. A unique twist for younger diners sees kids select their food choices from a viewfinder menu. The first of the fleet to grace Scotland, Jamie’s enjoys a glittering reputation in the city. Glasgow Queen Street Rail Station is 4 minutes’ walk away.

“..GLAMOROUS DROP CRYSTAL LIGHTING IS OFFSET BY LOVINGLY

RESTORED ORIGINAL FEATURES..”

www.jamieoliver.com/italian/glasgow Jamie’s Italian 7 George Square Glasgow G2 1DYTel: 0141 404 2690


This is the first Jamie’s Italian in Scotland and what an amazing start!

www.jamieoliver.com/italian/glasgow Jamie’s Italian 7 George Square Glasgow G2 1DYTel: 0141 404 2690

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BAR | RESTAURANT | SPA

MORE THAN A HOTEL

THE HOTEL HAS A 35 METRE SALON AND A PRIVATE SCREENING ROOM FOR

UP TO 40 PEOPLE


BLYTHSWOOD SQUARE HOTEL

Blythswood Square in Glasgow city centre is the newest, most magnificent addition to The Town House Collection. They are incredibly proud to

have restored this splendid, landmark property, which commands one side of Blythswood Square, a lovely, green space in the centre of the city of Glasgow.

There is also Glasgow’s first luxury spa, a calming and understated

space with wellness as the key focus, a restaurant with a fun and relaxed atmosphere, the perfect place to enjoy delicious seasonal food and inventive cocktails. The hotel has a 35 metre Salon and a private screening room

for up to 40 people, making it an ideal choice for corporate and social entertaining. Also featuring a 5 Star spa hotel in Glasgow, houses 100 guest rooms including a penthouse, perfect for a special occasion, complete with its own private lift and terrace area.

11 Blythswood Square, Glasgow, G2 4AD. T: 0141 248 8888

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thelettingexperts

“Knowing the market is vital and offering tenants and landlords an affordable choice is key”

Central Letting Services based in Glasgow’s south side is one of them and according to Seema Bhatti oper-ations manager it comes to no sur-prise. In the last few years they have had record new instructions and let properties since operations began in 2005. So is she, perhaps a little self – satisfied, sitting in a plush office, en-joying life? Well, no, she isn’t.

“CLS has become a favoured choice, well ahead of the others be-cause knowing the market is vital and offering tenants and landlords an affordable choice is always key. We have a 95% occupancy rate and tenants that are willing to stay with us longer. Our website has over 10,000 hits per month and we have more than 100 registered tenants per month, so we are confident that our service and approach is right.”

CENTRAL LETTING SERVICES

“CLS HAS BECOME A

FAVOURED CHOICE WELL

AHEAD OF THE OTHERS “.

If you are a landlord or tenant finding the right letting agent

can’t be easy especially in Glasgow. Letting agent boards and offices are in abundance some say you may be spoilt for choice; however there are some letting agents that stand out from the crowd.


“But it’s dangerous to relax, it’s a tough market so were putting more resource in keeping CLS as the first choice for both tenants and landlords by keeping the costs low for landlords and building stronger relationships with our tenants overall giving both parties a value service”

As the CLS client list grows to new heights other agents nearby must be slightly

confused other than a huge web presence and eye catching to-let boards there is not much showing in terms of office front other than a small caption near a heavy bold Century 21 sign? The hidden approach comes to mind.

Adjusting her seat slightly she explains: “We primarily started out as a letting service since this is our area of expertise but decided on an all round service so decided on an estate agency franchise such as Century21 since it’s the biggest in the world and shared the similar style of ethos as our own business but unfortunately selling homes became difficult and our own business was growing fast so we decided to stick to what we know best, we are still contracted to Century21 until March 2013 after that you will see a large new bold CLS sign”

It really is that simple. Hard work, but simple Glasgow’s hidden gem but maybe not for much longer.

“WE HAVE A 95% OCCUPANCY RATE AND TENANTS THAT ARE WILLING TO STAY WITH US LONGER”

www.centrallettingservices.co.uk facebook/twitter clsglasgow.com T : 0141 422 2222

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RIVERSIDEMUSEUM

GLASGOW’S MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT & TRAVEL

“Visitors will see a zebra next to a warship; vintage dresses in front of trams; bats beside a glider;

paintings alongside ship models; TVs next to motorcars”.

Glasgow’s Riverside Museum is the UK’s newest and most

exciting visitor attraction. Located on the banks of the River Clyde, the world-class Riverside Museum is a marvel of design and engineering. Moored outside is the 19th-century sailing ship Glenlee, creating an iconic destination that explores our histories and embraces our future.

Inside the Zaha Hadid-designed museum, visitors will be struck by

the stunning displays, packed with fascinating exhibits, high-tech and hands-on interactives, and inspiring and moving stories. They’ll be able to walk down our re-created 1900’s street, drive a locomotive and tackle a tenement fire. They’ll be able to meet artists, entrepreneurs, dancers, drivers, peace protesters and shipwreck survivors. With more than 3,000 objects on display, from skateboards to locomotives, paintings to prams, velocipedes to voiturettes, there is something for visitors of all ages.

Le Rendezvous café, the Mitre bar, a 1960’s garage, pawnshops, dress shops, a toyshop and subway stations. (Le Rendezvous and the Mitre were both well-known Glasgow premises, on the corner of Duke Street and Sword Street, and Brunswick Street, respectively.)

Opening hoursMonday to Thursday and Saturday

10am–5pm; Friday and Sunday 11am–5pm

Visit the Riverside Museum for Free

100 Pointhouse Place Glasgow, G3 8RS Box Box office: 0141 287 2660Phone: 0141 287 2720


RIVERSIDE HAS THREESTREET DISPLAYS

SPANNING THEYEARS 1895–1930,

1930–60 AND1960–1980’S

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THOMAS SABOSWEET DIAMONDS

COLLECTION

The new diamond jewellery collection from THOMAS SABO: particularly delicate and

elegant motifs, adorned with a sweet, small diamond – and a hint of yellow gold. The Sweet Diamonds range is all about very delicate and beautifully crafted silver jewellery, adorned with a real diamond and framed by yellow gold.

This exquisite combination gives the delicate items of jewellery a special preciousness, while the charming motifs convey a dreamy chic. With this new line of jewellery, Creative Director Susanne Kölbli is animating wearers to discover a sweet new world and to put their feminine charm on show in a diverse and playful manner.

A SWEET DIAMOND MAKES

A SWEET STATEMENT.

GL ASGOWBUCHANAN GALLERIES

Buchanan Galleries, 220 Buchanan Street, Glasgow G1 2FF

Phone: 0141 332 1899

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CINTIA DICKERS U P E R M O D E L

Blessed with flame red hair, freckles and a body that doesn’t quit, Cintia is both incredibly sexy and completely adorable. As the

face of mega-brands like Bebe and Tom Ford, Ms. Dicker’s one of a kind look has long been in the spotlight. With the addition of Sports Illustrated and Victoria’s Secret to her client list, Cintia is well on her way to becoming a household name. Dicker has walked fashion shows including Gucci, Anna Sui, Peter Som, Matthew Williamson, Tommy Hilfiger, Dsquared, Lanvin, and Dolce & Gabbana, among others. She is most famous for her appearance in the sports illustrated swimsuit issue. Check her latest swimsuit campaign as the Bond Girl

for Wild Fox Swimwear 2013.


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