The Secret Life of Tartan

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How a cloth shaped a nation

By Vixy Rae

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The Secret Life of Tartan by Vixy Rae explores tartan as far more than just a fabric. Tracing its origins from Scottish Highland clans to its role in regimental history, rebellious fashion statements, and royal exclusivity, the book weaves a rich narrative of tartan's global impact. It reveals tartan's ties to history, kinship, tradition, romance, and style, highlighting its journey from the battlefields of Scotland to international catwalks and even the moon.
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Format: Hardback

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This richly detailed book will appeal to readers interested in Scottish culture, fashion history, and heritage enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding of tartan's significance.

Tartan creates passion, generates belonging, adds fashion flair. This book is cut on the bias to give a different slant to the most celebrated of cloths.

Tartan creates passion, generates belonging, adds fashion flair. This book is cut on the bias to give a different slant to the most celebrated of cloths.

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Tartan is so much more than just a cloth. From its clan origins in the Scottish Highlands to the catwalks of Milan, London and New York, from its regimental history to its anti-establishment status, tartan has not only shaped a nation but has become an international style icon.

The Secret Life of Tartan is as colourful and interwoven as the threads of the fabric itself. From troops in Black Watch tartan controlling Highland rebels to the Balmoral tartan exclusively worn by royalty, from the first tartan on the moon to the pattern of choice for punk and high fashion alike, tartan truly has a remarkable universal status.

Today, tartan evokes history, kinship, tradition, romance, irreverence, fashion and style. The Secret Life of Tartan unravels the truths and the myths of the cloth that shaped a nation to reveal how it has captured hearts around the world.

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'Vixy at Stewart Christie has found the missing link, providing a unique bond between our history and traditional customs with a much-needed contemporary feel. They really capture the essence of Scottish heritage.' – Sam Heughan, author, Clanlands

'There is so much to tartan: a stirring and romantic history, a science, and a treasure trove of fascinating stories. This book is all of that, and more. A delight for the senses.'

'Vixy's energy and passion for provenance jump out from every page—tartan with a tailored twist!' – John McLeish, Chairman - The Scottish Tartans Authority

'The première of Mary Queen of Scots was one of the most memorable nights I've ever had. To have the opportunity to celebrate Scottish heritage and design by wearing Vixy's capelette made it even more special!' – Saoirse Ronan

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781785305207

Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Black and White Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 192.0mm

Weight: 688g

Pages: 304

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Vixy Rae

About the Author

Before Vixy Rae took over Stewart Christie & Co, this Edinburgh institution was run by four generations of men named Duncan Lowe. Stewart Christie prides itself on garments of such quality and appeal that they last for decades.Vixy is the first female member of The Incorporation of Edinburgh Tailors, a trade body which dates back more than six centuries.