Students on Robert Gordon University fashion course have created a range of designs using the Japanese Cherry Blossom tartan. The 'Sakura' tartan, as it is known, was created by Tartan designers David McGill, from Edinburgh, Shizue Melvin, from Japan, and her businessman husband John. tartan dress The clothes will appear in a fashion show to be attended by the Japanese consulate general for Scotland. Proceeds from the show will go to the Scotland charity Love in Action.