Perth residents are proving you don’t need to pick between style and warmth this winter.
Long coats, cosy ear muffs and timeless knee-high boots were just some of the items we saw when we headed into the city centre for some fashion inspiration.
Six trendy shoppers talked us through their outfits.
Paulina Kizim, 19, from Ukraine, living in Perth
What do you do for a living?
I am a student at Perth College.
What are you wearing?
My coat is from a very popular Ukrainian brand Andre Tan, my ear muffs are from Fat Face, my shoes are from Clarks and my bag is from Timberland.
How would you describe your style?
I dress formally, and for warmth and comfort.
Where do you like to shop?
I like charity shops. I try to avoid fast fashion, like Primark and Next. I like items which are good quality.
Who is your style icon?
I don’t have one.
Molly Smout, 27, Perth
What do you do for a living?
I am the front of house team leader at the new Perth Museum in the former City Hall, which will open on Good Friday!
What are you wearing?
My jacket is from M&S, my dress is from Monki, my shoes are from Aldo and my tote bag is from Monki.
How would you describe your style?
It changes all the time. In winter I live in big jumpers and in summer it’s dresses.
Where do you like to shop?
Monki is my favourite and I also like Zara and Next. I also love & Other Stories but it is so expensive I mostly just browse!
Who is your style icon?
The cast of Daisy Jones & The Six, which I binge-watched this summer. I love their ’70s-style outfits. I’m a big fan of ’70s trends – especially wide-leg cord trousers.
Vadim Darienko, 21, from St Madoes, living in Perth
What do you do for a living?
I pick strawberries.
What are you wearing?
My jacket is from Members Only, my t-shirt is from DKNY and my shoes are Adidas.
How would you describe your style?
Modern.
Where do you like to shop?
H&M, JD Sports and Ralph Lauren.
Who is your style icon?
Freddie Mercury.
Joanna Smith, 69, Perth
What do you do for a living?
I am a retired solicitor.
What are you wearing?
My coat is from New Look, I’m wearing a cashmere jumper from Revival on George Street in Perth, my skirt is from White Stuff, my boots are from River Island and my bag is from M&S.
How would you describe your style?
Eclectic. That is what my daughter always says!
Where do you like to shop?
Revival in Perth, John Lewis and White Stuff.
Who is your style icon?
I don’t have a style icon. I just dress the way I feel like dressing.
I think if you look in the mirror before you leave the house and you like the way you look and you feel comfortable – that is much more important than being fashionable.
Lewis Jackson, 29, Perth
What do you do for a living?
I’m a venue maintenance technician at Perth Concert Hall.
What are you wearing?
My jacket is from Barbour, my jumper is from the C.P. Company, my jeans are from Topman, and my shoes are Reebok.
How would you describe your style?
Smart casual.
Where do you like to shop?
I mostly shop online, I hate shopping in-person! I like ASOS and 80’s Casual Classics.
Who is your style icon?
John Lennon and Liam Gallagher.
Yui Hosomi, 30, from Japan, living in Perth
What do you do for a living?
I am a chef at Japanese restaurant Koku Shi in Perth.
What are you wearing?
My hat is from River Island, my jacket is from Zara, my trousers are from a charity shop in Japan, my shoes are Nike and my bag is from Uniqlo.
Where do you like to shop?
Charity shops.
Who is your style icon?
My sister. I also get inspiration from a lot of Instagram influencers.
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