SCOTTISH STYLE AWARDS 2011 - GLASGOW, SCOTLAND
LEGENDS OF STYLE
2011 marks the 7th glorious year of Scotland's foremost celebration of creative endeavour.
The Scottish Style Awards in association with Moët & Chandon were founded and launched in 2005 by Mary McGowne with the specific aim of honouring the inspirational individuals and enterprises who enrich Scottish life in the fields of fashion, music, stage, screen, the arts and creative industries. The Awards celebrate style in its broadest sense, looking beyond its common aesthetic reference.
Staged in the city of Glasgow and attracting major international celebrities and other VIPs, this annual ceremony is the most eagerly anticipated and glamorous event on the social calendar, attracting enormous media attention and presenting Scottish excellence to a global audience.
The Scottish Style Awards – saluting Legends of Style.
At the inaugural ceremony seven years ago, hosted by Edith Bowman at Tramway, the acclaimed design partnership Timorous Beasties were accorded the headline award for Outstanding Contribution. Jonathan Saunders was named Fashion Designer of the Year, and actor Robert Carlyle and model Lauren Tempany scooped the Most Stylish Male and Female accolades respectively. El Presidente was named Most Stylish Band – and promptly performed a memorably stylish live set.
In 2006, the chosen venue was the magnificent Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum – newly reopened after its truly splendid refurbishment. On this occasion, hosts were music presenters Vic Galloway and Shantha Roberts. Cutting-edge design agency RM Star was awarded Tastemaker of the Year and DF Concerts was honoured with the special accolade for Outstanding Contribution. KT Tunstall accepted the award for Most Stylish Musician – and the prodigiously talented Christopher Kane was named Fashion Designer of the Year.
In 2007, the third Scottish Style Awards took place amid the charming and quixotic surroundings of The Old Fruitmarket in Glasgow’s Merchant City. Legendary fashion textile artist Bernat Klein was honoured for his Outstanding Contribution, complimented with a never-before-seen runway homage featuring his iconic designs. The National Theatre of Scotland was awarded the Tastemaker of the Year accolade whilst actors James McAvoy and Katie Leung were named Most Stylish Male and Female. Calvin Harris walked off Most Stylish Musician.
In 2008, the Scottish Style Awards returned to the grandeur of Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, and delivered one of the most glittering occasions ever staged in Scotland. Style icon Shirley Manson flew in from LA to personally accept Most Stylish Female whilst Richard Jobson and Sharleen Spiteri were named Most Stylish Male and Most Stylish Musician. Deryck Walker's status as a leader in the style stakes was recognised with his win as Fashion Designer of the Year, and Harpers Bazaar Editor Lucy Yeomans accepted the prestigious Tastemaker of the Year accolade. Johnstons of Elgin was recognised for its Outstanding Contribution and in a world exclusive 'Name behind the Names' runway homage to Johnstons many of the biggest names in fashion including Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Burberry, Balenciaga and Christopher Kane paid their own very special tributes.
The fifth Scottish Style Awards, hosted by Sophie Ellis Bextor - who opened up the show with a dazzling live performance and whirlwind five outfit changes, was set amidst the Victorian splendours of Glasgow‘s Old Fruitmarket. Dame Vivienne Westwood accepted the International Style Icon accolade, Harris Tweed Hebrides was acknowledged for its Outstanding Contribution and actress Louise Linton and actor Richard Madden were accorded Most Stylish Female and Male respectively.
Now, the countdown has officially begun for the 7th Scottish Style Awards. The champagne will flow, the celebrities will shine, and the country's foremost Legends of Style will be acknowledged. As ever, it will be a night to remember.