The channel broadcasts, Thursday at 11:50 p.m., a new episode of its documentary series “Fatou en mode…”, dedicated to the fashion and textile professions. Direction Scotland.
After Mexico, Mongolia, Greece and Senegal, Fatou N’Diaye this time flies to Scotland. The fashion specialist sets out to discover the centuries-old traditions of fabrics and creations in the land of Loch Ness for “Les nouvelle explorers” and the show “Fatou en mode…” broadcast this Thursday, April 25 on Canal +.
And the Scots love nothing more than preserving their culture while adapting to change. Fatou begins her journey in Edinburgh in the boutique of Howie, a designer who breaks the codes by creating new kinds of kilts. He designs some with pockets or in denim for example. During her meeting, the new explorer learns that the word designating the famous skirt – requiring no less than 7 meters of fabric – is of Scandinavian origin and means “border” or “pleat”, but also that each fabric is representative from a large Scottish family.
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Fatou N’Diaye continues her journey on the island of Lewis where 18,000 sheep live peacefully. The place is the birthplace of the famous Harris Tweed, a virgin wool fabric originally handmade by locals. A tradition which, even if resistance fighters cling to it, is unfortunately tending to die out. On site, three factories still manufacture the famous fabric and the fashion adventurer watches its production.
In Glasgow, a city with a glorious industrial past, she goes to the workshop of Siobhan, a designer who recycles jeans to make new clothes. The city has become, in recent years, an important place for young creators.
To end her expedition, Fatou N’Diaye finally discovers the Highland Games, traditional Scottish games, in Drumtochty. The men, usually dressed in kilts, participate in various tests of strength. During this gathering, a large parade of bagpipe players takes place. It is also an opportunity for visitors to have fun with music and dancing. A festive finale, therefore, for this journey to the heart of Scottish knitwear.
