[CMcG]

In light of some recent discussions about a dearth of modern kilts around the forum, I'd like to start a thread dedicated to pictures of them. I'm hoping for something like the "Style Threads" dedicated to Formal, Dressy, Casual, and Box-Pleat kilted photos.

For the purpose of this thread, let's focus on Utilikilts, Freedom Kilts, Alt.Kilts, Skilts, Union Kilts, X-Kilts, Flamingo kilts, Amerikilts, Alphakilts (now called Modern Kilts?), Sportkilts, 21st Century Kilts, Neo Kilts, etc. I realize that some of these kilt makers do have models that are similar to a traditional kilt, so make your own judgement call when splitting those hairs and try to keep it modern. It doesn't matter whether the kilt is worn casually or in a more dressy way.

I'll quote Panache, who started three of the other "Style Threads": To make this thread the most useful to all the members, I request that people refrain from just posting comments. Each post should have a photo." This thread is for posting MODERN KILT photos.

To get things started, here is me in my Sport kilt. I'm halfway up the side of Grouse Mountain in Vancouver B.C., covered in sweat, and thinking how great it is to be wearing a lightweight, machine washable kilt with an elastic waistband!

[Alan H]

I'll contribute to this....

Here's one. This is a self-made digicamo, reverse kinguisse, sewn-down pleats, waitband closes with velcro kilt I made specifically for backpacking. Shot is at the top of the dome that overlooks Long Lake in the Emigrant Wilderness of California.



Here's a pleat shot, on the way up...

[Alan H]

A "Predator Camouflage" X-kilt out for a day hike in Anza Borrego Desert State Park, last Spring.




Here's the prototype Earth Kilt, posed outside the Bistro in my building. It's basically an X-kilt.



That'll do!

[Mael Coluim]

Here is a 2007 photo in Williamsburg, VA Highland Games with Jerry and me in my Amerikilt in tiger stripe camo.

[Mael Coluim]

My Buzz Kidder canvas kilt.

[Tartan Hiker]

Montreat Ranger staff in kilts we all made ourselves, Summer of 2009.

[Tartan Hiker]

Under-construction shot of my US Army ACU poly-cotton kilt (before pressing!).

[The Wizard of BC]

As my first contributions to this thread I have been looking at some of the photos I have on photobucket.

The first example is probably the most dressed down that anyone will ever see me.
Here I am with some customers at last years Highland Games.



The next look I would like to share is how I dress everyday.
In this shot I am playing the tourist in York during my visit to the UK last year.



And yes, that is a modern Kilt. I coined the words "Contemporary Style Kilt" to describe what it is that I do. I define a Contemporary Kilt as one that can be made from modern or Traditional fabrics and have the same swish and look of a Traditional Style Kilt.
The differences are machine stitching, the movement of the interfacing and stabilizer up into a real waistband with real beltloops, and the addition of Pockets.

Please note that in this photo I do not try to build my outfits around the Kilt. I think the Kilt can stand on its own very well. So I usually match my hose to my shirt. I also don't wear flashes on my garters on a daily basis. If I substituted trousers for the Kilt this would still look much the same.

Here is a pleat shot of the same outfit.




If I wish to dress up a bit I will add a Jacket and tie.
Here is a photo of what I think is very overdressed for everyday wear.
I was getting ready to march in our Tartan Day Parade and needed to show off as much of the Victoria, City of Gardens Tartan as I could.
The fake belted plaid look is achieved by wearing a huge fly plaid. (60" X 60") I tucked it into the waistband of the kilt under the jacket and then pulled it over my shoulder and stuck a plaid brooch in it.






In this shot please notice that the Jacket and vest are not of the same fabric. I personally dislike the "everything must match" school of thinking.



If I do feel that my jacket and vest should match I avoid the Argyle Style Jacket and use this one.



And just to prove that it does not matter what fabric a well designed and built kilt is made from here is an action shot of a Kilt made from Poly/Cotton fabric. This Kilt is made exactly the same as the Isle of Skye Kilt and Victoria Tartan Kilts in the preceding photos.

[KiltedBrewer]

Here's a shot of me in one of my x-kilts. It's pretty typical of what I'd wear on a hot day--kilt, t-shirt, and sandals.
In this photo, I'm working my way through a hay maze.



And here's one of my beautiful bride and me. We've just hiked up to the M here in Missoula.
I'm wearing a Sportkilt, sporran, collared shirt, and hiking boots with socks scrunched down.



David

[Monkey@Arms]

Tried to find some images I hadn't posted in while.

Working out in a UK original:


On a Hollywood red carpet in UK workman


Perhaps I'll find some more later.

Best regards,

Jake