Modern take on the kilt?

[Calico]

Okay, so I'm not a fashionista.

They both look like models being paid to wear those outfits on a runway. They look awful.

[DyerStraits]

Okay, so I'm not a fashionista.

They both look like models being paid to wear those outfits on a runway. They look awful.

I rather agree. I applaud 21st Century's efforts to "modernise" and even popularise the kilt, but my maxim still applies: Wear It Proudly, Wear It Properly, Wear It Like You Mean It. The devil is in the details.

[DotDLL]

Wear It Proudly, Wear It Properly, Wear It Like You Mean It. The devil is in the details.

Hey now!

That person on the right is, at least, smiling. It seems like he might be pretty proud of his attire. The same might be true of the person on the left, for that matter. I'm never quite sure about these things, though.

-- David L., who's admittedly a bit of a Fashionista ;-)

[Steve Ashton]

More from 21st Century Kilts.

This is the musical group Celtic Thunder.



The thing to look for to identify Howie's kilts and outfits is to look for the trademark lightening bolt kilt pin.

[Steve Ashton]

Having a suit from 21st Century Kilts is, admittedly, one of the things on my want list. I wasn't a fan of the pocket style, at first, but it's grown on me, in terms of looks, plus possible utility (more pocket space than a single, day-wear sporran), and maybe comfort.

I do wonder if the pockets' insides are strengthened in any way, though. I could see a set of keys damaging the inside, after a lot of wear.

One of the hallmarks of the Contemporary style kilts is the inclusion of pockets into the design. They are not just stuck on as an afterthought.
But we cannot skip the hallmark of Durability which is so important. Durability = Longevity.

To last, pockets must have re-reinforcements to keep their shape when loaded, and to keep things like keys from poking holes in the expensive wool.

The definition of a Contemporary kilt is - One made like, that will swish like, a traditional kilt. Built with full stabilizer and interfacings, but incorporating changes to address the issues of Durability - Fit - Fabric and Pockets. What I call the DFF&P.

[Lady Grey]

Mmmm ... I like the overall asthetic
However I'm still not a fan of those pockets and doubt I ever shall be.
Love the waistcoats.
Boots No No No Just No
I was bought up in the shoe industry and I always notice footwear.
If one is wearing a nice suit, Kilt or Saxon or other 'going out' clothes then footwear (like all garments) should be well cared for and maintained.

I'm Starting to even like beards.... I must be getting old!

[ItchyTick]

I'm all for scruffy boots, but not when everything else is smart and obviously brand new.

I like to wear combat boots with my modern kilts, always blacked and buffed.

Or the gunny would have had me doing extra duty.

[Terry Searl]

Mmmm ... I like the overall asthetic
However I'm still not a fan of those pockets and doubt I ever shall be.
Love the waistcoats.
Boots No No No Just No
I was bought up in the shoe industry and I always notice footwear.
If one is wearing a nice suit, Kilt or Saxon or other 'going out' clothes then footwear (like all garments) should be well cared for and maintained.

I'm Starting to even like beards.... I must be getting old!

I grew my first beard when I was 15 and went commercial fishing....never had time to shave....My wife says she thinks she has seen me twice without it Ha! ha ! once when she first met me at 17 and again maybe 30 years later.....for a couple of weeks until it grew in again..... enough about liking beards though. I totally agree with you about the "going out clothes" and especially the shoes.......as for the pockets, well I prefer the one Steve Ashton builds in his Kilts

[ThistleDown]

As requested, this thread has been moved to Contemporary Kilt Wear.

[Michael A]

Okay, so I'm not a fashionista.

They both look like models being paid to wear those outfits on a runway. They look awful.

They are not models.

These two are though, with Tristan Cameron-Harper - Mr Scotland 2017 - on the left and Finlay Wilson - the two Kilted yoga guys from that video shared everywhere. Sorry it looks postage stamp-sized on the forum. If you click on it it will be bigger.

I am not personally a fan of the front pockets on TFCK, especially as I have a somewhat slight build so I don't think I could carry it off. His kilts also come with two smaller pockets that flip over the back top band, each accommodating a wallet or phone. The front pockets are optional and expensive, at £200 a pair.