Be bold, they said.
Make an impact.
So designer Jilli Blackwood did.
With some aplomb.
Whatever your views on the Commonwealth Games parade uniform (the public response seems to range from horror to disgust hovering somewhere around outrage) she has certainly been bold.
Hard to imagine who, when preparing for the biggest night of their lives, wouldn’t want to slip into a turquoise, fuchsia, navy blue and caramel tartan before stepping out.
And those socks! Be they mustard, caramel or just plain brown what an impact.
In Tuesday’s sartorially sound Courier we gauge the public reaction to the uniform, and also feature some expert opinion.
We also interview the designer at the centre of the storm, who is at least glad people are talking about her creation.
“If there had no reaction it would have been more upsetting,” she tells us. Hmm, indeed.
In Tuesday’s Courier we also investigate the incredible story of the two year-old kidnapped by a seven year-old. Wowser.
It is a historical case, but no less fascinating for that. It really is an incredible insight into life in Dundee back in the day and is quite simply not to be missed.
Meanwhile, it is day one of our nightmare neighbours series. We probe life at Dundee’s “killer multis” where cops tell us an appearance by 10 uniformed officers is “routine”.
It’s pretty shocking stuff.
Meanwhile, if it is more details of an accidental police shooting in Angus you are a-hankering for, you will be catered for very nicely indeed in our Tuesday extravaganza.
When somebody promises something for everyone I am always slightly wary. It is a bold claim. So when I make it to you, dear reader, I hope you appreciate I do not, repeat NOT, do so lightly. If you can’t or won’t, for whatever reason, pick up the paper version then why on earth not give our wonderful digital edition a whirl?