Xile Clothing Bloghttp://www.xileclothing.com/blog/blog.rss.phpThe latest blog news from Xile ClothingEnglishSport and Fashion At Xile Clothinghttp://www.xileclothing.com/blog/Sport-and-Fashion-At-Xile-Clothing2013-05-16Xile ClothingAlthough we have always stocked the best denim selection from brands like Diesel, G Star, Replay and PRPS, we also have a history of stocking the very best in stylish sportswear with straight up sports giants like Adidas, Fila, Hummel and new comer Cruyff sitting alongside sporting inspired street wear brands like Humour, Ice Cream, Summer prints are massive this summer and should be everyone’s go to style to brighten up their wardrobe and get into that summer vibe. With smaller brands like Anerkjendt, Humour and Minimum leading the way in trends, the bigger brands like Diesel and Pretty Green have taken note and got in on the action. Aztec influenced designs, polka dots and all over prints will be gracing the high streets, clubs and festivals this summer so we’ve picked some stand out pieces from our summer collection to make sure you're wearing the right stuff.

Short sleeve shirt wit]]></description></item><item><title>Have You Seen Ali?</title><link>http://www.xileclothing.com/blog/Have-You-Seen-Ali</link><pubDate>2013-05-01</pubDate><author>Xile Clothing</author><description><![CDATA[<p><span style=Doing the rounds in the world of blogs and news feeds recently is this stylish yet worryingly short older Turkish gentlemen who lives in Berlin. Waitress, photographer and avid blogger Zoe Spawton noticed Ali walking past her work everyday at the same time in some eye catching and eccentric outfits and decided to visually document his threads for the world to see. If any of the Xile team are ever struggling for outfit inspiration all we need to do is fire over to ‘What Ali Wore’ and we know exactly what we are going to wear.

]]>Spend £80 get £20 Offhttp://www.xileclothing.com/blog/Spend-80-get-20-Off2013-04-18Xile ClothingThe weather hasn’t picked up as much as we had hoped so we thought we'd cheer you all up with a special offer. Spend £80 or more on any of our full price Summer 2013 collection and you will receive £20 off; that's 25%! This offer is for a limited time only and can be pulled at any time. It is an unmissable chance to get a discount on all our brands including Lyle & Scott, Diesel, Replay, G Star, Weekend Offender and PRPS. Simply type in the promo code “SCORED” at the checkout when purchasing onlin]]>Xile Clothing New Store Sneak Peekhttp://www.xileclothing.com/blog/Xile-Clothing-New-Store-Sneak-Peek2013-04-12Xile ClothingWork has begun on our new flagship store this week so we thought we would give you a sneak peek inside and although it doesn't look much at the moment, our team are working solidly every day. Over two spacious floors, there will be dedicated areas including our specialist denim bar with brands like Diesel, G Star and Replay sitting next to high-end brands such as PRPS and Scotch & Soda; if sportswear is your thing you'll be able to find Fila, Adidas and Cruyff sit]]>New Store Open Summer 2013http://www.xileclothing.com/blog/New-Store-Open-Summer-20132013-04-05Xile ClothingFounded in 1984, Xile burst onto the Edinburgh fashion scene with style and attitude. It mixed underground fresh fashion labels with top brands like Diesel, G Star and Replay and was the only place to be seen throughout the 80s and 90s. From there, this small independent grew into the larger company it is today, with three shops in the capital and one store across the way in Glasgow, bringing you the top fashion labels from around the globe. After lying pretty low for a few years we thought it was the right time to step out the shadows and get the design hats on. So 13 looks like the lucky number as this year we have decided to open the ultimate fashion destination with an Xile superstore; all of your favourite brands under one massive roof with two floors of fashion, music and culture. The plans ha]]>Pretty Green Summer Collectionhttp://www.xileclothing.com/blog/Pretty-Green-Summer-Collection2013-04-02Xile ClothingPretty Green, the British brand with that Mancunian swagger and brain child of Liam Gallagher has been a firm part of the Xile family since 2010.  This seasons collection continues to impress and has drawn influence from The Rolling Stones infamous 'Rock and Roll Circus'; a musical event that mixed the rock stars of the 60's with a carnival of visuals and sound.  The S/S 13 collection blends retro prints with functional casual pieces in different textures and fabrics.  The stand out piece of the collection is the Long Sleeve Button Down Paisley Shirt; a bold paisley patterned shirt with that retro look in a modern fabric.  Ice Cream is a Tokyo based luxury street wear brand and brother label to Billionaire Boys Club. Xile Clothing are delighted to stock their great range of graphic sweats, hoodies and tee's. An excellent addition to the S/S 13 range.

]]>Xile Clothing Spring Summer 2013 Collectionhttp://www.xileclothing.com/blog/Xile-Clothing-Spring-Summer-2013-Collection2013-03-13Xile ClothingWith the ever-changing face of fashion, we thought we'd let you know what brands will be available this summer online an in store.  As always, we will be supplying you with the top denim brands and main players in the casual fashion world; Diesel, Replay and G Star.  With the best selection of denim fits and washes , and a great collection of menswear, these three brands would suffice any clothes hungry male.  If denim is your interest you can't forget about PRPS; this smaller New York based brand concentrates on high-end fashion and make some of the best denims in the world by using the finest African cotton.

Not only do we cater for the denim clad gentlema, we also cater for the more sport inspired style. With sportswear giant The Crew Jacket in amber. A fisherman style jacket with large front pockets and small stash pocket on the rear. This has been a great seller every season but this years amber colour stands out from the rest; perfect attire for a Saturday afternoon.

With a growing range of hoodies, sweats, the John Lennon tee and the rest of the PRPS summer 2013 collection.

 

]]>Terrace Wear at Xile Clothinghttp://www.xileclothing.com/blog/Terrace-Wear-at-Xile-Clothing2013-03-01Xile ClothingSaturday afternoon isn't all about watching your local team throw away more vital league points. The terraces of football stadiums all over the country have always been a place to be seen and heard. There's a uniform and a list of brands to stick to or your in the wrong section of the stand. We took a look our brands like Luke, Weekend Offender, Cruyff, Adidas and Farah and picked out our favourite pieces of Terrace Wear.

]]>The New Face Of Luke Clothinghttp://www.xileclothing.com/blog/The-New-Face-Of-Luke-Clothing2013-02-25Xile ClothingOlympic gold medal winning boxer and glittery vest wearing Dancing On Ice star Luke Campbell has been announced as the face of Luke Clothing 2013 Spring/Summer campaign. He will front the brands entire marketing campaign across advertising pieces, images and editorials. Luke was a big fan of the clothes before being asked so is delighted with the deal, the fact he is also called Luke is a marketers dream I imagine. Luke Clothing is a true British fashion house, showcasing the very best in British fashion and now young sporting talent.

Luke wears the Luke Hazzard LJ Cagoule Jacket in blue in our image

Check out the new Luke Spring/Summer 2013 Collection.

]]>The New Mix Series From Xile Clothinghttp://www.xileclothing.com/blog/The-New-Mix-Series-From-Xile-Clothing2013-02-15Xile ClothingToday sees the launch of our new Mix Series.  A selection of mixes by our favourite local and not so local DJs, expect the best kinds of music from all different types of genres over the coming months.  First up is Gasoline Dance Machine residents Cheap Picasso offering up a selction of disco and bass infused house music to get you dancing for the weekend.  

Enjoy and dance safely.

Listen to Xile Clothings new Mix Series

]]>We Love You Toohttp://www.xileclothing.com/blog/We-Love-You-Too2013-02-13Xile ClothingWe all know it's Valentines day this week, so we decided to spread some love.  Whether you're happily in love or happily single, everybody needs love, and we have loads to give.  

For a chance to grab yourself this exclusive valentines gift from Xile Clothing all you have to do is E-mail some big kisses to THEBIGTEASE@XILECLOTHING.COM.

Spread the Love xx

 

]]>Happy Pancake Dayhttp://www.xileclothing.com/blog/Happy-Pancake-Day2013-02-12Xile ClothingIt's Pancake day, YES.  Also known as Shrove Tuesday, it is the day preceding Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent.  Shrove Tuesday is determined by Easter; its date changes annually... Blah blah blah, let's be honest we just want an excuse to munch a load of pancakes and don't need to know the reasons why, any day that revolves around food is fine by me.  What's your favourite filling? Can you flip them? Do you make them in your pants? Just a few of the questions flying around today.

I think I'll go for some chocolate spread and peanut butter tonight and wear these bad boys to make them, the new Farah Goodhew swimshorts.  They will keep me dry from any splashes and the stretchy waistline makes sure there is room for the expanding waist.

]]>Diesel Does Coloured Denimshttp://www.xileclothing.com/blog/Diesel-Does-Coloured-Denims2013-02-11Xile ClothingDenims have always been an integral part of any mans wardrobe. The ability to dress them up with a shirt and blazer or style them out with a plain white tee means they have played a major part in youth culture movements and styles all over the world time and time again.

Last summer we saw the rise of the chino and its attempt to bring down the king of fashion with a range of fits to match any denim brand and it’s unique selling point…colour.

Denim had only one choice; join in. Not satisfied with the huge selection of washes already on offer, brands offered up the coloured denim and nobody done it better than denim giants Diesel. With an initial drop of gold, navy and washed out burgundy last season, the options this season have grown. With five colour options over three styles it couldn’t be easier to get into this trend. Take a look at the options below and the rest of the Diesel Spring/Summer 2013 range]]>We Don't Need No Guettahttp://www.xileclothing.com/blog/We-Dont-Need-No-Guetta2013-02-05Xile ClothingThe man who we booked to help open our Xile Glasgow store and absolute house music legend Kerri Chandler has finally said what we all want to say.

Playing at Rex Club in Paris at the weekend, Kerri finally had enough of the requests and killed the music mid set to deliver a very important message.

 

Although one of our buyers does love a bit of David Guetta and Rihanna there is a time and a place, and an underground house club is neither.  He maybe should of just given them a map to the nearset cheesy nightclub spot with a VIP table package.

]]>We Still Need Jacketshttp://www.xileclothing.com/blog/We-Still-Need-Jackets2013-02-04Xile ClothingWith a hint of sunshine appearing, rapidly followed by snow and rain, the need for a jacket is still high on the priority list.  Although Spring/Summer 2013 deliveries are coming in thick and fast, our selection of brands keep the British weather in mind and offer up some solid jackets for this transitional period.  With G Star, Barbour and Luke leading the way we’ve picked out a few of our favourites. 

The G Star 5260 Ski Quilted Jacket comes in two colours; black and raw grey.  A padded jacket with a high neck is a definite must for this weather and as it is lightweight you will still be wearing it come spring.

Always ]]>We Love The Merryleeshttp://www.xileclothing.com/blog/We-Love-The-Merrylees2013-02-01Xile ClothingXile favourites The Merrylees release their new single ‘For You’ on 4th February 2013.  This five piece band hailing from Edinburgh and Glasgow class themselves as a psychedelic western pop band and are currently on a two month tour round the U.K. taking in major music cities like Manchester, London and Liverpool.  Although the band has only been together a year, they have already sold out shows at the famous King Tuts in Glasgow and Cabaret Voltaire in Edinburgh.    The single will be released on limited edition 7” vinyl through Liverpool label Eighties Vinyl Records.  They took the trip down to Liverpool to record it in Elevator Studios, which has previously been used by The Coral, The Last Shadow Puppets, Echo & The Bunnymen and The Corals very own Bill Ryder-Jones on production duties.  On constant play throughout the stores and offices at Xile, we advise you to grab that limited v]]>12 Day Brand Blitzhttp://www.xileclothing.com/blog/12-Day-Brand-Blitz2013-01-24Xile ClothingFor a limited time only we have decided to give you the chance to grab some extra discount off our sale stock.  For the next 12 days all sale items that are not yet half price, will be reduced when you use the promo code BLITZ at our checkouts.  This offer is for a limited time only and these prices won’t last so make sure you don't miss out on a guaranteed half price item.  With an extensive range of top brands like G Star, Diesel, Lyle & Scott, Replay, Luke and Barbour it's the perfect chance to look good for less.  And not only that, nestled in amongst these items is an extensive selection of items with up ]]>House Warming Partyhttp://www.xileclothing.com/blog/House-Warming-Party2013-01-23Xile ClothingThis Saturday the tag team champs of the Edinburgh club scene Heavy Gossip & Ultragroove kick off their first party of the year at new home Castle Club.  After becoming a cult Friday night classic  at Medina then taking over Saturday nights at Hawk & Hunter, Heavy Gossip teamed up with the legendary night Ultragroove over a year ago combining two of the cities best nights into one superclub.  With a strong residents team consisting of veterans Gareth Sommerville and Nick Yuill teaming up with new family member Laurence Nolan there is a mass of musical knowledge between them and with a regular, well-educated crowd you can expect the best in quality house and disco. 

 

£7/5 entry @ Castle Club, 3 Queensferry Street Lane.

 

]]>New 2013 Cruyff Menswear Linehttp://www.xileclothing.com/blog/New-2013-Cruyff-Menswear-Line2013-01-18Xile ClothingInspired by the legendary Johan Cruyff, his distinct and recognisable style of footwear has been flying off the Xile shelves since 2009 and we have been keen to find out if and when a clothing line would follow.  We finally got our answer and this season the Cruyff team have delivered a great selection of casual sportswear inspired clothing.  Using a number of different fabrics they have created a mix of jackets, polos, sweat pants and tees that effortlessly mix sport, fashion and everyday lifestyle.  My favourite piece has to be the Steven Coated Cotton Jacket which is available in black and navy; this half and half hooded windbreaker is perfect for the spring/summer months.  Be sure to check out our collection of Cruyff footwear and clothing in store and online.

Cruyff Spring Summer 2013 Collection<]]>Replay Laser Blast Denimshttp://www.xileclothing.com/blog/Replay-Laser-Blast-Denims2013-01-15Xile ClothingWhen someone mentions lasers my initial reaction is to either reach for them or act out a scene from Star Wars so when I was told Replay were now "Laser-Blasting" their denims I didn't really know what to expect.

It seems as though Replay have revolutionised the denim making process. No longer is the lengthy process involving stones, sand blasting and washing a pair of denims 16 times in 16 different complicated ways needed, this futuristic process simply burns the wash onto a raw pair of denims using 85% less water than normal and avoids using any chemicals.

Having stocked these last season and realising how much everybody was loving them I am totally sold on this technique and can only imagine other denim brands will soon follow, I'm looking forward to the full spring summer 2013 collection dropping but for now this early preview will do… these are available now in store and online.

Save the world and look good….CLICK HERE TO VIEW. If you are loo]]>Camouflage http://www.xileclothing.com/blog/Camouflage-2012-12-07Xile ClothingEverybody loves a bit camouflage and no wardrobe is complete without some in there.  Camo made a strong comeback in the summer but that look is only going to get stronger over the winter season appearing on trainers, shirts, jackets and accessories.   Military inspired clothing became more common outside it's natural habitat during the Vietnam era in The United States.  Adopted by the anti-war protesters, camouflage and the related colours like olive, khaki green and browns started finding it's way into everyday acceptable casual and fashion wear.  From then on fashion designers took note and hints of  camo prints started appearing in high end collections and fashion houses through the 60s, 70s and 80s.  It wasn't till the 90s that 'faux-camouflage' became a real must have fashion piece with celebs, fashion heads and street wear enthusiasts all buying into the trend.  Since then, camouflage has been a regular and staple trend on the high stree]]>Lyle & Scott For St Andrews Dayhttp://www.xileclothing.com/blog/Lyle--Scott-For-St-Andrews-Day2012-11-30Xile ClothingTo celebrate St Andrews day we took a look at Scottish heritage brand Lyle & Scott and its journey from small local knitwear brand to worldwide fashion icon.

 

Started in 1874 by friends William Lyle and Walter Scott in the small Scottish border town of Hawick to create the finest quality knitwear all on the strength of an £800 loan. It took 80 years before they took there first real dive into the world of fashion by designing an exclusive cashmere collection for French legend Christian Dior, that range helped propel the status of Lyle & Scott from local brand to world wide clothing brand.

 

In the late 1960s golfers stared adopting the brans as their uniform with a mixture of smart knits and cardigans with a range of colours it suited the sport perfectly. This led to a dedicated golf range and could be seen on top names like Tony Jacklin and Greg Norman as well as regular TV appearances when worn by golf fan and comedian Ron]]>Barbour Steve McQueenhttp://www.xileclothing.com/blog/Barbour-Steve-McQueen2012-11-28Xile ClothingWhat happens when a legendary historic clothing brand approved by The Queen joins forces with a legendary actor, racing driver and all round man’s man?  You get one of the strongest and most iconic capsule collections there has been.  Barbour, the legendary British clothing brand dating back to 1894 decided to celebrate the 75th anniversary of their unmistakable International Motorcycle jacket by releasing The Steve McQueen collection. 

Replay Road Trip Comes To Edinburgh

 

This Saturday (1st December 2012) the Replay Denim Campus Road Trip makes its much anticipated arrival at our Replay store on Multrees Walk, Edinburgh.  Expect a unique shopping experience with our expert staff members, local DJ's, refreshments and the chance to get your hands on a free pair of customised Replay denims.  Any customer who buys a pair of Replay jeans will receive a complimentary pair of Replay RAW denims.  Replay denim experts will then be on hand to guide you through the process of creating your own individual customised denims.  You will start with choosing your own rivets and buttons before adding whiskering, 3D effects, scraping and abrasion details all by hand.  Experience the finishing process and techniques used in creating a pair of denims and have the chance to own a one off unique pair. Keep them simple or c]]>Recommendedhttp://www.xileclothing.com/blog/Recommended2012-11-02Xile ClothingPlans this weekend?…

 

Scottish Soulful Weekender 2@ Cairndale Hotel, Dumfries

Exactly what it says it is, a whole weekend of soulful music  ranging from disco, rare groove, vocal house, US garage, jazz, boogaloo, funk, northern soul and everything in-between.  4 rooms of music from a mixture of DJ's and live acts from all over the globe, far too many to mention but stand out names include Tony Humphries, DJ Spen, Prins Thomas, Greg Wilson and Paul 'Trouble' Anderson.  Huge sound systems and a great venue made this such a success last year and is now hailed as one of the top music festivals in Scotland,  an absolute must for ]]>Recommended http://www.xileclothing.com/blog/Recommended-2012-10-26Xile ClothingThis weeks club world happenings…

 

Ultragroove 13th Birthday @ The Annexe  £5/7

Saturday night sees legendary night Ultragroove celebrate it's 13th year at the top of the game.   In clubbing terms that is a great achievement and well deserved.  The secret to there success has been to always be one step ahead with outstanding bookings and having probably the best resident in the capital in Gareth Sommerville.  To help in the celebrations Medlar (Wolf Music) is headlining with support from Gareth, Nick Yuill, Laurence Nolan and Jonathan Herd, expect the best in disco and house with plenty deep vibes…

Recommendedhttp://www.xileclothing.com/blog/Recommended2012-10-19Xile ClothingAs the working week comes to an end plans for the weekend are already in motion, so we decided to take a look through what the Edinburgh Club scene had to offer this weekend and present our pick of the bunch.

 

First up is Gasoline Dance Machine at Cabaret Voltaire.  This Saturday night they celebrate part one of there 1st birthday with Belgian underground hero Mickey.  Resident at Belgian super club libertine Supersport, his remixes and tracks have been a firm favourite at GDM in this first year so it was only right he made an appearance.  Support comes from GDM residents Cheap Picasso, expect a journey through classic Italo, Disco, House and Techno with a good helping of Synths.

clicking here or ticking the box when 'checking out' with any purchase. The winner will be drawn on January 15th and receive a whopping &poun]]>November Bloghttp://www.xileclothing.com/blog/November-Blog2011-11-08Xile ClothingBecome An Xile VIP for a free £20 voucher

Time is running out to register for our amazing VIP launch scheme. To celebrate our brand spanking new website we're giving away an (almost) no strings £20 voucher when you register as a VIP here. The voucher can be used on any purchase of full price product over £80... So if you're after a Barbour for the winter, some new Diesel jeans or a fresh pair of sneaks then join up for an amazing introductory discount. The new website has been a big hit with everyone we've spoken to but we're keen to hear your thoughts... Email customercare@xileclothing.com with a wee site review and we'll pick a winner at random to receive £100 worth of Xile vouchers. New features are getting added soon, sign up for a VIP membership and we'll let you k]]>Choose Lifehttp://www.xileclothing.com/blog/Choose-Life2011-08-06Xile ClothingChoose life. Choose a job. Choose a career. Choose a family. Choose a fucking big television, Choose leisure wear and matching luggage. We can't help with most of these demands but leisure wear is right up our street! You can feed your fashion addiction at Xile with the launch of fresh new label TRAINERSPOTTER.

We've been keeping an eye on this fresh British streetwear collection for a few seasons and the A/W '11 collection is absolutely off the clock! The design team's love of vintage sneaks and street culture is clear to see in these eye catching designs. Since its inception in 2004 the brand has explored the worlds of sports heritage, street subculture and graphic design to great effect. Bold colourful designs with a tongue firmly in cheek have become the label's stock in trade. A/W '11 is no exception with dazzling colourways, fresh prints and pop culture style motifs. Look out for the signature grenade print tees, nautical sweats and faded retro polos.

A Knockout Bloghttp://www.xileclothing.com/blog/A-Knockout-Blog2011-07-19Xile ClothingLtd Edition 55DSL x Adidas Collab drop

Last year, we were lucky enough to be one of a  select few independents to get our hands on 55DSL’s much anticipated 15th Anniversary collab with the ‘Godfather’ of retro sports and street wear, Adidas Originals. Featuring a reworking of the Adidas Originals iconic Nizza Model, its 70's vulc style was blended with 55DSL’s trademark colours and Angel Logo to produce outstanding results.

We’re delighted to announce that A/W '11 sees this jam hot collaboration return. This time ‘round the collab takes inspiration from a 1980s Adidas Originals jacket created in honour of cinema’s most famous boxer, Rocky Balboa. The result is a series of ‘knock out’ tees that pay homage to the original J-Adida55 patches from the jacket itself. Iconic history combined with influences from the worlds of graffiti, pop art and urban attitude: we think these limited edition tees ar]]>Dead Legacyhttp://www.xileclothing.com/blog/Dead-Legacy2011-06-23Xile ClothingThe buying team at Xile HQ have hit gold with their most recent acquisition! New label, DEAD LEGACY, arrived last week and has proved massively popular with customers and staff alike. This on trend independent label uses retro styled images to create a great range of fashion tees. Drawing inspiration from classic Americana and in your face Eurotrash styling, these are an absolute must for Summer. This Manchester based label has carefully avoided the cliched 'pop culture' references that have become so prevalent. Their fresh approach really shines through in an outstanding debut collection. Our favourite is the slightly surrealist Colour tee, an absolute steal at £30!

Click here to shop the range...

]]>Magazine Madnesshttp://www.xileclothing.com/blog/Magazine-Madness2011-04-28Xile ClothingHold the front page! We've received our quarterly fashion magazine, Into Xile, back from the printers and it's looking great. Crammed full of the hottest spring fashion our 72 page magazine is available online and in all our Xile, G-Star and Replay stores. Check out the link below for a quick browse of the online PDF or alternatively email sales@xileclothing.com with your address and we'll post you a copy to keep. If you want to get involved with future editions of the magazine, have a fascinating story to tell or simply want your naked pictures published let us know…

New magazine online now; Click on the Front Cover above for fresh Summer Fashion or click here:  http://www.xileclothing.com/magazine.php

A Day of Rest

Afte]]>Another Close Shavehttp://www.xileclothing.com/blog/Another-Close-Shave2011-03-09Xile ClothingAs a man who is rarely seen without a hint of stubble on his face,  I was a bit concerned about my trip to Boom Barbers in Edinburgh’s West End for a hot shave.  As you will see from the (unflattering) photos below I bear  more than a passing resemblance to a pre-pubescent choirboy when clean shaven. Combine this with the fact that there is something unnerving about someone wielding a blade (however small) in such close proximity to your throat and you’ll understand my initial misgivings.

As I lay in the chair waiting for my ordeal to begin, my nerves began to play up again! As soon as the first hot towel was gently wrapped around my face I began to feel extremely relaxed though. Steph, the barber, revealed that the ‘hot shave’ is a relatively new service offered by Boom Barbers and that various staff members have now completed the training, allowing th]]>Live Fast (try not to die young)http://www.xileclothing.com/blog/Live-Fast-try-not-to-die-young2011-02-05Xile ClothingDiesel Turbo Denim

Italian denim specialists Diesel have launched a revolutionary new range of jeans designed to transform raw denim into battered vintage in only 30 days. The turbo denim technology promises to revolutionise the raw denim ageing process with its high velocity approach and is totally exclusive to Diesel for 2 years. The design team at Diesel have set a turbo denim challenge to all their customers… wear the jeans for 30 days (without washing them) and chart the progress of their ageing.

We decided to take the brand up on their challenge! Xile manager Chris Cowan has picked up a pair of the slim/tapered Koolter jeans (£90). These super dark indigo jeans have been treated with a special resin to speed up the ageing process and should  look totally different by the end of the 30 day challenge.

Check out the images of Chris in his new jeans below… We’ll be reporting back on his turbo denim progress next week]]>Edinburgh Rockshttp://www.xileclothing.com/blog/Edinburgh-Rocks2010-11-24Xile ClothingFollowing the success of their raucous launch party at Bonnington Yard the team behind Edinburgh Rocks recently hosted Edinburgh’s first clubbing awards. The glitzy awards ceremony celebrated the cream of Edinburgh’s clubbing fraternity and was followed by a wild after party. Hosted in a secret location 15 minutes from the city centre the party was one of the highlights of the year with sets from established heavyweights such as Huggy & Dean Newton, Yogi Haughton, Derek Martin and Harri of Subclub fame. Check out the full list of award winners below…

Best Guest DJ - Paul Van Dyke,
Best Resident DJ - Tommy Kay,
Night of the Year - Musika Edinburgh - Joris Voorn,
Outstanding Contribution to the Music Scene - Tom Wilson,
Lifetime Nomination - Tom Wilson,
Best Club Night - Luvely -
Best New Club Night - Selektance Edinburgh,
Best DJ - Jason Cortez,
Best break through DJ - Craig Wilson,
Best New Resident - C]]>Tinchy Feverhttp://www.xileclothing.com/blog/Tinchy-Fever2010-11-11Xile ClothingWe had a celebrity visitor in the store last week when chart topping grime-pop sensation Tinchy Stryder popped instore to meet fans and promote his amazing Star In The Hood label. Tinchy rocked up 45 minutes late for the signing and came close to sparking a riot of 200+ tweenagers who’d queued to meet the big (?) man.

Tinchy was a great laugh and showed us some design sketches for next seasons Star In The Hood collection. He also got right behind the Movember campaign and tried on a charity mowser for size… A few lucky winners hit Tinchy’s gig that night but the highlight for us was undoubtedly watching the reactions of some of the kids when they met their idol.

Check out the meet & greet photo’s from the event.

 

]]>On a Dance Tiphttp://www.xileclothing.com/blog/On-a-Dance-Tip2010-10-21Xile ClothingAfter years of toe tapping and joyless head nodding on Edinburgh’s substandard club scene we’re now enjoying something of a renaissance on the city’s dance floors.

This weekend sees hotly tipped Edinburgh club night Heavy Gossip expand their operation and touch down at Cabaret Voltaire for a one off party. The stellar lineup featuring Belgian house legend Aeroplane looks set to lift the roof this Saturday! After hi-profile remixes for Grace Jones and Friendly Fires, Aeroplane has developed a unique nu-disco sound that pulses across the dance floor. Support on the evening will be provided by Xile’s own Adam Le Chic; get yourself down to Cabaret Voltaire this Saturday and support your local DJ!

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Welcome to the very first Xile blog; jam packed full of lifestyle, fashion, competitions and general chitchat. Subscribe today and you’ll receive a ‘no strings’ £20 voucher to spend on new season product over £80... (well almost no strings!)

The blog will go out on a weekly basis, provided we remember to update it. So if you want an insight into the inner workings of Xile Clothing, or you just fancy wasting 15 minutes of your employer’s time, then this is the place to be! We’ll also be publishing some articles from the archives of Into Xile magazine.

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