Who wears a Kingussie Pleated kilt?

[Ryan Ross]

I just got the official word. I am, for all intents and purposes, a graduate!

...but more importantly, I am now in official possesion of my graduation present: a 6 (count 'em- SIX) yard Kingussie pleated kilt, by Matt. It's done in 16 ounce worsted from D. C. Dalgleish.

I'll have a picture of it in girded fashion soon(pics on page 4), but until then:
(note: the camera made the tartan look a bit pink, but it's really a pretty standard shade of red)



What I was wondering is: how many of you fellows wear a Kingussie pleated kilt? If you don't wear one yourself, do you see/hear about them often? I know that the "reverse kingussie" is a popular arangement, but I've only seen one or two regular Kingussies, in real life. Post pictures, if you have 'em.

[Tattoo Bradley]

There are of course the UKs. But, you're the only one I've seen here with a tartan Kingussie pleated kilt.

[Kent Frazier]

I've never heard of these. Is there a thread I missed that explains the difference?

[Pleater]

Aren't UKs reverse Kingussie?

I might have one of my original kilts left somewhere that is still in the Kingussie style, but all those that I have remade due to my shrinking waistline have been changed to the reverse as I find it much better in scrubland - aka my back garden - to have the pleats pointing backwards as they snag so much less frequently.

I think that you are wise to have a heavy cloth, as I find that the reverse also flies less than the standard, though I think that a Kingussie would be ideal for running in. The reverse has a tendency to cling, some even to try to become trousers.

I do like the look of that kilt - though hasn't it got a slightly pinkish tendency?

Not that I have anything against pink, just that there could be some good natured observations from the gentlemen of X Marks on the subject.

[turpin]

I'd love to see how the pleats dance differently than a knife-pleat.

[McFarkus]

I'd love to see how the pleats dance differently than a knife-pleat.

Sounds like we need a Kingussie YouTube video.

[Woodsheal]

Some pics of the original Kingussie kilt here (the one Matt's pattern, via Bob Martin, is based upon):

http://www.cuillinn.com/repro.html

[Standard]

Some pics of the original Kingussie kilt here (the one Matt's pattern, via Bob Martin, is based upon):

http://www.cuillinn.com/repro.html

Thanks for the link. I've never seen that pleating design, very unique.
Looking forward to seeing pictures of the pleats "in action" as it were.

[Iain Robb]

Some pics of the original Kingussie kilt here (the one Matt's pattern, via Bob Martin, is based upon):

http://www.cuillinn.com/repro.html

Wow, I love the tartan coat in those photos! The photos left me wishing I had a head-on view to answer two questions:

1) How far up does the actual kilt go?

2) Is there a tartan waistcoat as well?

Anyone know where there may be a front view photo of this historical ensemble?

[Ryan Ross]

Wow, I love the tartan coat in those photos! The photos left me wishing I had a head-on view to answer two questions:

1) How far up does the actual kilt go?

2) Is there a tartan waistcoat as well?

Anyone know where there may be a front view photo of this historical ensemble?

I can't say about the waistcoat, but I've taken a look at Bob Martin's exact reproduction of the Robertson kilt, and it does have a pretty high rise. According to Bob, it was made selvage to selvage, with 25 inch wide cloth, THEN a 2&3/8 inch wide waistband was added. As a side note, it's made in hard tartan.

I have never seen a head on picture of this kilt suit, but I feel sure that Bob must have one... somewhere.