Glasgow certainly knows how to do things with class, and this year’s Scottish Style Awards look set to raise the bar even higher. The starry event takes place on Hallowe’en and their stylish cauldron is likely to be spilling over with high profile appearances.

Now in its fifth year, organisers are promising the festivities will be bigger and bolder than ever before. Hosted by pop singer Sophie Ellis Bextor, the Awards will be held at the Old Fruitmarket in Glasgow.

Established as a celebration of the individuals and enterprises that ‘enrich society’ through their activities in fashion, music, the arts, stage, screen, retail and hospitality, there will be thirteen categories in total. This year’s nominees include Gerard Butler, Alan Cumming, Calvin Harris, Glasvegas, All Saints, Topshop and Boudiche.

As in previous years, all eyes will be on the Fashion Designer of the Year runway show, which celebrates this year’s hottest design stars. Previous recipients of the award include such talent as Jonathan Saunders, Christopher Kane, Aimee McWilliams and Derryck Walker.

Guests will also have a chance to catch a glimpse of the stars of the future with the New Talent fashion showcase.

Awards founder Mary McGowne said of this year’s line-up: ‘The 2009 nominees highlight those Scots who have pushed the proverbial envelope and represents the face of modern Scotland. With the unmissable Fashion Designer of the Year runway show and stunning live music performance, the Scottish Style Awards promises once again to be Scotland’s most stylish night of the year.’

Host Sophie Ellis Bextor added: ‘Music and fashion go hand in hand but the presenting is something new for me. It is such a huge, prestigious event so I was very flattered to be asked.’

See www.scottishstyleawards.co.uk for tickets and information.

MOST STYLISH BAR

Bilberry, Glasgow
Cuan Mor, Oban
Hummingbird, Glasgow
r Bar @ Rocpool Reserve, Inverness
The Ailsa Bar & Lounge, Turnberry
Treacle, Edinburgh

MOST STYLISH RESTAURANT

Chez Roux, Inverness
Dining Room, Glasgow
Martin Wishart at Loch Lomond
The Saint, Edinburgh
The Two Figs, Glasgow
Ee–usk, Oban

MOST STYLISH HOTEL

21212, Edinburgh
Blythswood Square, Glasgow
Hawke & Hunter, Edinburgh
Hotel Missoni, Edinburgh
Malmaison, Aberdeen
Hotel Hebrides, Isle of Harris

MOST STYLISH ENTERTAINMENT VENUE

An Lanntair, Stornoway, Western Isles
Bacaro, Edinburgh
Eden Court, Inverness
SWG3, Glasgow
The Green Room, Edinburgh
The Supper Club @ 29, Glasgow

MOST STYLISH HIGH STREET RETAILER

All Saints
H&M
River Island
Reiss
Schuh
Topshop

MOST STYLISH BOUTIQUE

Agent Provocateur, Glasgow
Boudiche, Edinburgh and Glasgow
Che Camille, Glasgow
Jane Davidson, Edinburgh
Mulberry, Edinburgh and Glasgow
Vivienne Westwood, Glasgow

MOST STYLISH FEMALE

Karen Gillan – Actress
Louise Linton – Actress
Michelle Haswell aka Queen Michelle – Co–founder, Kingdom of Style
Penny Martin – Writer / Broadcaster
Stacey Duguid – Executive Fashion Editor, Elle
Tessa Campbell Fraser – Sculptor

MOST STYLISH MALE

Alan Cumming – Actor
Gerard Butler – Actor
George Lamb – Radio and television presenter
Michael Clark – Dancer
Richard Madden – Actor
Simon Harper – Editor, Clash Magazine

MOST STYLISH BAND OR MUSICIAN

Biffy Clyro
Calvin Harris
Codeine Velvet Club
George Demure
Glasvegas
The Aliens

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION

Harris Tweed Hebrides