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As you all know we've been running a pop-up shop for a few months in the St. Enoch centre in Glasgow. Time is almost up for this location and to celebrate we are having the most, amazingly MASSIVE SALE . Hundreds of items are now up to 70% off and on selected lines you are even getting "buy one get one free" (I prefer to call it BOGOF! :)). This poster pretty much says it all! Whats more you know you'll be getting a bargain, you'll be saving some of these clothes from the bin! That's right whatever you don't buy we are going to bin! (Or more probably give to charity.) So hurry on up and get yourself down to the pop up store in St. Enoch before it closes at the end of next week! Don't worry for anyone outside of Glasgow the website is also running its on HUGE SALE !! You can find that here. As always you can keep up to date with the shop by fo llowing us on Twitter and liking our page on Facebook. I hope everyone had  a lovely Christ...

 Halesworth - was £180 now £122 In store now we have a great sale on our selection of Lavenham Jackets .  That range from the quilted Haleswoth and Craydon in Navy, Black and Olive and the the Khaki wool blend Dovercourt Jacket. Dovercourt was £250 now £180 Lavenham is an English brand created in 1969, priding itself on its two main attributes of Quality and Durability which allow it to continue creating superior quality fashion forward country clothing as well as there traditional horse rugs. For some more history on Lavenham Jackets , visit the Lavenham site. Craydon was £145 now £99 This is a real classic British brand that not shy to boast about its heritage and incorporate traditional design with a modern twist.  Definitely an excellent option for those of you looking for a more sophisticated look that is still durable in this cold British winter. Come and have a look in store at 73 St Vincent St or pick up one at the website here. Cammy

Just a reminder of all the Edwin shirts and knitwear items we have currently in our December SALE The Holcomb Sweat in Army Green and Navy is a thick cable knit jumper with fitted cuffs, a bound crew neck, selvege tab detailing and is now £79 The Shin shirt is 100% Cotton light flannel with selvege detail and chest pockets. Available now for £99 The Conway shirt is a light marled shirt with elements of a flannel shirt, but in a toned down almost oxford style. Featuring double chest pockets, thick buttons and available for £99 Edwin denim can lay claim to being a true innovator, in 1963 they produced a 16oz ringspun denim, a worls first. In the swinging 70s they produced the old wash jean, yet another first, and to top it all in the crazy 80s, they invent stonewashed denim, that is massive, the milstone that was in the history of Denim, cannot be underestimated. Fraser

New in this week we have the Holiday 2011 collection from ONLY NY.   A range inspired by the street skate culture of New York City a theme which runs throughout.  Featuring some really nice tees, crews, hoodies and more snaps than you can shake a stick at. ONLY NY is an independent street wear brand providing quality goods that are heavily influenced by the skate culture surrounding it from its New York City Manhattan base.  This influence can be seen from the baggy design and prints used in this collection which are reminiscent of the late 90's when the brand was created. Get the range in store and online now .  But hurry as with all ONLY its sure to go fast and when its gone its gone! Cammy

In case you live in a cave, its SALE time, and were not one to be left behind, we are now on SALE. Things that may interest you areas follows; Addict Clothing - EVERYTHING reduced. Wesc Clothing - EVERYTHING reduced. Carhartt Clothing - ALL Jackets, Shirts, Polos reduced, most trousers and sweats reduced aswell. Better off Dead - EVERYTHING reduced. Zoo York - EVERYTHING reduced. Nixon Watches - Most reduced. So, get yourslf down to both stores, either vist us on 73 St Vincent Street, or at the Pop-Up store in ST Enochs Centre. For our customers outside of Glasgow, you can visit the SALE section of the website HERE .

Hottie of the Week - Charlize Theron, this weeks hottie of the week goes to the delectable Charlize Theron, theres only so many Dior adverts you can watch before wanting to ....... AND, shes not a bad actress either.  So, Charlize Theron, you are officially a Fat Buddha HOTTIE, leslie xx

Lunartik Mr Tea - Strong and Black Now online is the strictly limited to 100 pieces, Mr Tea figure from Lunartik, 6.5" tall and bad as hell, don't pity this fool, Lunartik has pulled out all the stops and this MR Tea cuppa is by far the best one to date, don't sleep on it, as it won't last long, Buy it HERE .

Casio G-Shock GLX-6900-1ER - Black Casio G-Shocks are a staple accessory for any outfit, with bold colours giving you some options when deciding which one best suits your look. Auto Illuminator Low Temp resistant Yacht timer Shock resistant Moon Data display Tide graph display World function time 5 multi alarms Measuring unit: 1 second This is the latest addition to our already impressive selection of G-Shocks, this watch is brand new and we are one of the few stores lucky enough to have stock, so fill your boots, leslie xx

Have you been to our Facebook Page yet, if not to entice you, we have a lil competition going on, you can win some prizes just by clicking the 'like' button, prizes include a Volcom Rucksack, Trespass Street Art Book, Fat Buddha Sketchpad, 3 paint pens & a Carhartt Mini Speaker. To enter just click HERE

It is the festive season and that means one thing party time!  Although I'm not really all that fussed about Christmas in general, I must say it is a great time for partying especially if you are lucky enough to be in Glasgow!  Here are the two events I'm most excited about getting merry at this Christmas - Let Your Elf Go at the Sub Club - this yearly party at the Sub Club on Jamaica Street is not to be missed and is by far one of the most fun nights out of the year.  Featuring a an array of Glasgow's finest DJ talent such as Sensu, Pro Vinylst Karim, Boom Monk Ben and many more.  Its on Thursday 22nd at Sub Club and its free so head on there after joining us for drinks at our XMAS party . Hogmanay Threesome with Melting Pot, HIGHLIFE and Divine - No better way to welcome in the New Year than with three of Glasgow's finest club nights coming together to create something really special at the Admiral Bar.  You can vibe out...

Washed ashore at Fat Buddha Store is one of the oceans hidden treasures that will tickle your taste, in the shape of Lomo's   La Sardina Caviar Edition. Built of brass and featuring delicate engravings and beautiful design, these great camera's look set to storm the high sea's. Different from the previous plastic edition sardine can, the heavy brass casing gives the caviar edition cameras a solid well built feel and fantastic look. Even the Fritz The Blitz flash get's the shiny gold treatment, ready to light up your pictures. The Beluga shown above comes in gold and red, while the Czar below sports a posh blue and compass engraving round the front lens. Both cameras are perfect for everyday use and capture wide angled pictures wherever and whenever you need them. Accompanied by Lomo's most powerful flash Fritz The Blitz this great combo will make your pictures shine. Hopefully one of these will be washing up on a beach near you over Christmas. Available i...

Just added ' Selvedge ' to our list of many magazines we sell, Selvedge is an interesting one, a bit crafty, great textiles and fabrics, a good read and a magazine that will give you some much needed inspiration. Selvedge is available instore or online HERE . View our full range of Magazines HERE .

Its never too cold for a Snapback - trust me, I see plenty wearing them in here everyday! Available instore now are these two stunners from new brand to the shop - Flying Coffin . Priced at a cool £30 and featuring a two-tone colourway and premium stitching on the patch logo on the front - these should totally be on your Christmas list to Santa! The Seattle brand is here to stay - peppering bold graphics, stripes and colours throught a strong first range, and giving a fresh take on classics such as the Pocket T-shirt. I predict big things for us and the brand in 2012. Fraser

Not long to go till the big day... and heres some more stocking fillers incase you're still struggling for ideas! The Diamond Supply Co. Collegiate Ski beanie comes in 3 colours and features a wrap around stitched print. Made from 100% Acrylic and featuring contrasting bobbles - this hat is a great extra, especially with the snow not far off. The California based clothing line was started in 1998 by skateboarder/designer Nick Tershay AKA Nicky Diamonds. Tershay has gained worldwide recognition and celebrity stardom for his cutting edge t-shirt designs and the sneaker collaboration with Nike SB that he designed. Fraser

As a thankyou to the customers for the last 6 months of us being here at 73 St Vincent Street - we are throwing a Christmas Party in the shop this Thursday the 22nd of December. The party is from 6pm till 9pm with live DJ sets, drinks, good banter and prizes, giveaways and special goody bags all available on the night. Give us a 'Like' and a shout on our Official Fat Buddha Twitter and Facebook accounts if you're coming down We hope to see all you loyal customers their and I'm sure it will be a good night! Fraser

As you all know Christmas is just over a week away! This is a busy and stressful week not only for store owners and employee's but also for the thousands of shoppers hunting for the perfect Christmas present. To make things a little easier for our customers today's blog is dedicated to our opening and closing times, for our St. Vincent Street store, in the last week before jolly Saint Nicholas comes sliding down your chimney. So starting with Monday the 19th of December we will be open as follows: Monday 19th December   9am - 7pm Tuesday 20th December   9am - 7pm Wednesday 21st December   9am - 7pm Thursday 22nd December   9am - 8pm Friday 23rd December   9am - 7pm Saturday 24th December   9am - 6pm Sunday 25th December   CLOSED Monday 26th December   9:30am - 7pm Of course if like a lot of people, you're more suited to Internet shopping our website runs 24 hours a day and has listings of ...

Seattle outfit Flying Coffin are the latest of some of the new exciting brands dropping at Fat Buddha Store . With its formula of bold graphic prints and select cut-and-sew pieces, the brand continues to evolve, producing a strong collection for autumn/winter 2011. Their latest offering see's them deliver a very solid looking and tight collection, ranging from sweats and t-shirts to caps and outerwear. We're glad to have this brand on board as we move into the next year at Fat Buddha Store. Keep your eyes peeled for more of their products and more on the range. Available now here . Craig

Jansport Heritage Heads Up - Black Original weathered Cordura fabric Leather grab handle One large main compartment with antique brass metal zippers Two front gear pockets Adjustable seat belt webbing converts to three ways to carry 48 x 30 x 17 cm 29.5 L Jansport Heritage Hoss - Black Original Jansport woven label from 1967 Original weathered Cordura fabric Two loading main compartments with antique brass metal zippers Front and side gear pockets Leather bottom Adjustable seat belt webbing shoulder straps 43 x 34 x 22 cm 25.3 L Jansport Heritage Hoss - Brigantine Blue Original Jansport woven label from 1967 Original weathered Cordura fabric Two loading main compartments with antique brass metal zippers Front and side gear pockets Leather bottom Adjustable seat belt webbing shoulder straps 43 x 34 x 22 cm 25.3 L So thats us pretty much wrapped up with the Jansport Heritage range, its great, its exclusive to us in Scotland and you really should be getti...

Jansport Heritage - Off Trail Bag , this is the Off Trail from Jansport Heritage, the metal fastener is pretty neat, the leather bottom is great and i love the straps. Again, we are the only store in Scotland with this range, as usual its EXCLUSIVE to us, view the full range HERE Original Jansport woven label from 1967 Original weathered nylon fabric Top loading main compartment with adjustable c-hook closure Front gear pocket with antique brass metal zipper Authentic abrasion resistant base Adjustable seat belt webbing shoulder straps Drawstring closure with cord lock 38 x 32 x 15 cm 26.2 L

Vestax's long standing portable turntable Handy Trax makes an appearance at Fat Buddha Store now featuring an upgraded USB connection. This great compact turntable now makes it even easier for listeners who want to transfer their vinyl on to their computer via the USB connection. Featuring built in speaker, pitch control, headphone out, line out and also the option to run it on batteries if your on the move or from the mains if your not. The plastic lid forms a complete case when closed giving you a carry handle for transport. Since it's release a few years back it has made it into the hands of DJ's, record collectors and vinyl enthusiasts and continues to remain popular until the present day. The addition of the USB connection steps it up another gear for this great little turntable. You can get your hands on one now in store and online at Fat Buddha . Craig

Jansport Heritage Ski & Hike Bag , this bag comes in a few colours, we as usual are carrying all 6, the shape of this bag is the best bit, so original and so much better than the standard box shape we know now, the thinner straps are a delight and the leather bottom makes a difference. Again, we are the only store in Scotland with this range, as usual its EXCLUSIVE to us, view the full range HERE   Original Jansport woven label from 1967 Original weathered nylon fabric One large main compartment with antique brass metal zippers Front gear pocket Authentic abrasion resistant base Adjustable seat belt webbing shoulder straps 38 x 33 x 12 cm 22.5 L Lovin these bags Leslie xx