Introducing Mr Vic Galloway

We talk tweed, tailoring, tartan and music with the legendary Scottish, BBC Broadcaster, Journalist, Author, Musician, punk-at-heart and valued Stewart Christie & Co customer — Vic Galloway

Q Name?
A Vic Galloway

Q Profession?
A BBC Broadcaster, Journalist, Author & Musician

Q If you could create a "super group" using any musicians and artists from any age who would they be and what would you like to hear them play?
A Wow... OK, then! Horn Section: JB Horns, Drums: John Bonham, Bass: Bootsy Collins, Guitar 1: Jimi Hendrix, Guitar 2: Jimmy Page, Keyboards & Backing Vocals: Stevie Wonder, Lead Vocals: Aretha Franklin...
Or... Drums: Keith Moon, Bass: Youth, Guitar 1: Captain Sensible, Guitar 2: John McGeoch, Keyboards: Kraftwerk, Backing Vocals: The Slits, Lead Vocals: Iggy Pop...
Or... I could go on for hours!
They'd play soul, funk, r'n'b, rock'n'roll and punk rock classics... and improvise some psychedelic space-jazz here and there!!

Q The jacket we have just created for you has real sentimental value to it, can you share the story?
A Sadly, an uncle of mine died at the end of 2015. My mother asked my brother and me to go through his house and belongings in Selkirk to see if we wanted any furniture etc. We were told to take what we wanted, as the rest was going to be thrown away. In amongst it all I found a length of Borders' tweed - a kind that isn't produced anymore. I brought it to Stewart Christie and Dan from the shop said there was more than enough to make a jacket. I was thrilled! With Dan's help I chose the lavender, skeleton-punk lining, the cut of the jacket and details including peaked lapels, buttons, pockets etc. The result is amazing — it fits like a glove, looks smart but can also be worn with jeans, it's very idiosyncratic, personal and a total one-off... There is definitely only one jacket like this in the world! My mother loves it and says my uncle would be very pleased too. It is a sentimental story with a happy ending — thanks to Dan and the Stewart Christie team for making it happen.

Q With the other cloth we have, particularly the tartan, what would you like to have made, there was mention of tartan bondage pants?
A Yes, I am a total punk at heart! I love Vivienne Westwood's designs and all things tartan and tweed. With a length of tartan, also found at my Uncle's house, I would really love some unique bondage trousers that can be worn either with a tuxedo or out to a gig! I had some cheap, nasty bondage trousers when I was a teenager from some punky shop in Dundee but now I would like some really high-quality ones... Although, it's perhaps not their typical order, I'm hoping Stewart Christie will do the deed! I think Dan's up for designing them... I can see a wee twinkle in his eye when they're mentioned!

Q Clothing trends and music have always gone hand in hand, are there any groups or artists today that have a style which is, in your opinion, unique?
A I think Franz Ferdinand are very dapper, The Strokes look good in jeans and converse and I usually like what Mark Ronson and Beck wear... But mainly I like the way John Lydon, Dave Vanian of The Damned, Nick Cave, Link Wray (in the 1950's) and Bob Dylan (in the 1960's) dress... Tartan, tweed, suits, black leather, polkadots, checks, chelsea boots etc. I like classic rock'n'roll styles but with a traditional twist — I like messing with convention...

Q It was rumoured Alexander McQueen chalked obscenities into the insides of the suits he was making in his apprenticeship days on Saville Row, what should we have chalked in your suit?
A Vic Galloway — Tweed Punk! (OK, that's not obscene but I'm writing it about myself here!!)

Q Is their a garment which you have always wanted and never found?
A I've always wanted a grey/blue tweed hoodie jacket with nice fleecy lining for winter... it could be awful if done incorrectly, but could also be awesome! Think about it... smart, streetwise and really warn for winter... a TWEED HOODIE JACKET!!

Q If you were to own a piece of archive clothing from anyone famous in history who would it be and what would the garment be?
A Elvis's leather outfit from the '68 comeback special... or some original Westwood bondage trousers from SEX... or an exquisite, original 1960's mod suit from Saville Row worn by the Beatles, Kinks, Who etc!

Q If you were creating a crest of coat of arms for yourself what would it have in it?
A Ooft... Guitars, skull & crossbones, microphones, scantily clad girls(!), tartan, tweed and a big lion's head! A kind of rock'n'roll, burlesque coat of arms if you like...

Q Tartan was used in the punk movement as a sign of rebellion, do you have a tartan? If not, what colours would you choose to go into the sets?
A I have a Galloway tartan kilt — it's Ancient Hunting Galloway and is in lovely muted greens, reds, yellow and white. I can also wear Campbell and apparently Agnew, MacTavish and a few others due to family connections. I like tartans with greens, light blues, red and yellow lines in there where possible.

Q What's your favourite Scottish Word?
A Tumshie always make me laugh... especially when used along the lines of... "That bwoy's goat a heid lak ah tumshie!"

Thank you Mr Galloway. We look forward to tailoring for you again soon!