Number 200: My Weathered Gordon Box Pleat

**turpin** · 21st August 07, 03:24 PM

Look what was waiting on my doorstep today! Mr. Newsome comes through again!

A beautiful kilt in Weathered Gordon Strome from Lochcarron's old and rare collection. The fit and finish are excellent, from my short wearing of the garment. I must say, though I was aware of it, these box pleats don't develop the swing and swish of a knife pleat. Nor does the Hamish pleat sweep work the same. But Matt's signature interior strap is way cool. The 4 yarder is well-balance front to back, and I was pleasantly surprised at how light-weight it feels for a 16-oz kilt. After a quick pressing of the apron I got out in the 100-degree heat to get the first shots of it. The pics speak for themselves.

I will wear it to work tomorrow - Thank G*d for A/C!!

**cessna152towser** · 21st August 07, 03:38 PM

A nice looking tartan and you look real sharp in that kilt.
But...................
your 200th Kilt ???!!! That's even more of an addiction than Hamish's.

**Panache** · 21st August 07, 03:39 PM

Wow that is very nice! I think the two strap system is elegant in it's simplicity and pracicality.

Cheers

Jamie

**pdcorlis** · 21st August 07, 03:47 PM

Very nice looking kilt Turpin - congratulations to you both!

**Kiltman** · 21st August 07, 04:05 PM

Great looking kilt. Congratulations to both of you guys.

Raptor · 21st August 07, 04:19 PM

To quote ZZ Top: "all the girls crazy 'bout a sharp dressed man!" Nice one, cousin.

**McMurdo** · 21st August 07, 04:23 PM

That looks great, congratulations on your new kilt. I am almost sure that the 200 is in reference to this thread about Matt Newsome's 200th kilt

**ccga3359** · 21st August 07, 04:28 PM

Congratulations on your 200th kilt, now you need 100 Thorfinn Custom Sporrans, Luckily I know the maker, I can get you a deal with a small markup of course. Wonderful colours Turpin, with a nod to Matt for his awsome work and benchmark.

**DTrain** · 21st August 07, 04:36 PM

200! TWO hundred! Great looking kilt. I can't imagine that all look as great as that. Impressive, Turpin.

**Hamish** · 21st August 07, 04:45 PM

Congratulations to both Turpin and to Matt - that is a beautiful tartan and a beautiful kilt.

Thanks to McMurdo, whilst I am here, for putting me out of my misery! 200? Phew! I was worried there for a few moments!!!!