Fashion designer Paul Smith is in Glasgow today to open an exhibition about his work and influence on the world of fashion. Hello, My Name is Paul Smith is a showcase of creativity, inspiration and style that draw's on Smith's personal archive. The exhibition tells the story of the Paul Smith fashion label from its beginnings in Nottingham through its rise to international … [Read more...] about Fashion Designer Paul Smith launches exhibition at The Lighthouse
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The Libertines ready to kick off arena tour at The Hydro
Shambolic. It's a word that follows The Libertines around. At one point they wore it as a badge of honour but that's the past. These days when Doherty, Barat and crew are booked to play a show, they show up and take care of business with the minimum of fuss. Most of the time anyway. A band hewn from noise and confusion, The Libertines have successfully moved beyond … [Read more...] about The Libertines ready to kick off arena tour at The Hydro
Watch: Chvrches convert America with live shows
America is working hard to kill electronic music. Between the Frat boys fist pumping to bro electro and the dismal EDM festivals combined with a vacant Coachella narcissism, it's enough to make digital musicians wonder why they bother. Luckily Chvrches are on hand offering salvation and proving there is more to electronica than dropping the bass. The Glasgow triptych … [Read more...] about Watch: Chvrches convert America with live shows
Glasgow’s favourite dishes at Cafe Gandolfi
Sometimes your favourite restaurant isn't the place you visit most often, it is somewhere that can make any meal special. I first started visiting Cafe Gandolfi in my student days, occasionally popping in for a simple roll and bacon for breakfast before lectures or feeling like the height of sophistication when taking someone there for lunch. The room appealed to me with … [Read more...] about Glasgow’s favourite dishes at Cafe Gandolfi