A Lucky Find!

**Stilletto_Rebel** · 5th January 13, 04:34 PM

I am currently in the UK for Christmas visiting friends and family. Today we were in London. I spied a 'Retro' (second-hand) store in Drury Lane and Mrs S_R dragged us in so that she could look at coats and bags. Whilst waiting for her I asked the shop assistant if she had any kilts. She said no, but several minutes later she cried out "Oh, we do have a kilt! It's been here ages and I'd forgotten all about it!" It was hidden away on a rack and when she pulled it out it looked brand new, if a little dusty. It's pure wool and I think it's a 16oz.

I tried it on; it's a perfect fit!

A bargain at £75.

Does anyone recognise the tartan?

**Grizzly** · 5th January 13, 04:42 PM

It looks like it is the tartan army tartan as it states on the label. Also by Kinloch Anderson so that is a great find. Well done sir.

**Pleater** · 5th January 13, 04:45 PM

Can't help with the tartan, but I recognise one lucky bloke.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

**Chas** · 5th January 13, 04:59 PM

"Tartan Army"

Scottish Tartans Society notes: The design was taken originally from Royal Stewart and modified having Black Watch added as a background .It is for the use of Scottish sport supporters with particular emphasis on the World Cup (Football) 1998 where it was first seen in quantity. Now it has become Scotland's general sport supporters' tartan and has even been used on the ubiquitous 'See you Jimmy hats'. Produced by Scottish Music Merchandising Ltd. Scarves & ties from Ingles Buchan (0141 553 1530). Kilt material from Kinloch Anderson. Blues lightened to show sett.

A lucky find indeed!

Regards

Chas

**Stilletto_Rebel** · 5th January 13, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by Grizzly

It looks like it is the tartan army tartan as it states on the label. Also by Kinloch Anderson so that is a great find. Well done sir.

Thanks both.

I didn't realise 'Tartan Army' was a tartan! I've just googled it.

The straps look brand new. I don't think this kilt has been worn more than a handful of times.