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The inaugural Paisley Arts Festival has officially begun, featuring a tribute to the late Scottish fashion designer Pam Hogg, who passed away last November. Known for her bold and unconventional designs, Hogg’s creations have been worn by high-profile celebrities such as Rihanna, Kate Moss, and Lady Gaga.
A commemorative event held in Paisley Town Hall on Friday drew a full house, hosted by Irvine Welsh, the author of Trainspotting and a close friend of Hogg. The event paid homage to her life and lasting influence in her hometown. According to family statements, Pam Hogg died peacefully last year in a hospice surrounded by close friends, though no specific cause of death was disclosed.
Welsh recalled his first encounter with Hogg during the early 1980s in London’s Soho, narrating an amusing incident where she helped him gain entry into the Wag Club. “We were trying to get into the Wag Club,” Welsh said, “I was a bit scabily dressed as usual and I wasn’t going to get in.” Hogg “took pity” on him and invited him in with her group, and their friendship grew stronger over the years. Welsh described her as a “mad Weegie bird” and highlighted how she was a familiar face in the London club and music scenes as her reputation blossomed.
Pam Hogg was a native of Paisley who studied Fine Art and Printed Textiles at the Glasgow School of Art before continuing her education at the Royal College of Art in London. She launched her debut fashion collection, titled Psychadelic Jungle, in 1981, drawing inspiration from the strict dress codes and vibe of London’s Blitz Club during the early ’80s. Welsh characterized Hogg as a “punk-rock Paisley seamstress” who focused on creating unique, provocative pieces rather than mass-market fashion. Beyond her career in design, Hogg was a musician who supported acts such as Blondie’s Debbie Harry and The Pogues, later founding her own band named Doll. Her designs embraced futuristic aesthetics, punk influences, and androgynous styles. The legacy of Pam Hogg’s work will be showcased at Paisley Museum when it reopens after its transformation later this year as part of the Re-Imagined project. The Paisley Arts Festival, organized by OneRen with support from Creative Scotland, will continue running until Sunday
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