Lochcarron Jacket

**Riverkilt** · 29th January 07, 02:54 PM

My first kilt jacket. I was confused and asked Kathy Lare to help out. From what I wanted we decided on Lochcarron's Argyll Tweed in Grey Lovat from their Highlander Collection.

The neat part is being a weird shaped guy I could order a custom fit. Lochcarron cut it to size for my collar to waist length, center back to wrist for perfect sleeve length, chest size and waist size.

No, its not cheap, but it is elegant and it fits perfectly. Features include being fully lined, functional side, chest, and inside wallet pockets, three staghorn buttons on each sleeve, three on each side pocket flap, one on each of the epaulettes, and the button that buttons the front.

The detail is amazing. Each sleeve end, the side pocket flaps and the eppaulettes have little decorative seams sewn in below the buttons.

And, of course it was sewn up in Scotland.

I am one happy camper.

I know the hose are off...just wanted to get some pics and this is what I was wearing when the jacket arrived.

So, if you want custom sizing rather than off the rack, get ahold of Kathy Lare.

Ron

**Tattoo Bradley** · 29th January 07, 03:01 PM

VERY nice Ron. It looks just like my Lovat Grey argyll (I'm sure the quality in your Lochcarron is higher, BUT I got lucky and found one on Ebay that fit perfectly. I'm wearing it in my other post "The New Mexico Cut Oot." And, where the heck is your tie???

**McMurdo** · 29th January 07, 03:02 PM

Congratulations Ron that is one sharp jacket, I would like to see it close up though.

**Splash_4** · 29th January 07, 03:02 PM

That is really nice Ron!

**Riverkilt** · 29th January 07, 03:18 PM

Tie???

ALL my ties are either tartan or aloha shirt patterns. Don't think I've worn ties, other than for weddings and funerals, since 1992. Guess I gotta get some.

Ron

**pdcorlis** · 29th January 07, 03:24 PM

Ron - that jacket looks wonderful with your Isle of Skye!

**SnakeEyes** · 29th January 07, 03:28 PM

Great Jacket. Very Classy.

**Bob C.** · 29th January 07, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

Tie???

ALL my ties are either tartan or aloha shirt patterns. Don't think I've worn ties, other than for weddings and funerals, since 1992. Guess I gotta get some.

Ron

That jacket is super, Ron. As for ties, you should talk to Kathy or some other kilt shop owner about the wool ties Locharron makes. I'm not sure, but I think Matt Newsome sells them in the museum shop.