Scottish kiltmaker trying to go modern?

[staticsan]

I apologise if this was already posted, but I just found this story about a kilt maker on the Royal Mile trying
different ways to bring the kilt 'into the 21st century'.

Ironically, it came up whilst I was looking for an Aussie kilt maker (so I can avoid the horrible exchage rate).

Wade.

[beloitpiper]

21st Century kilts are pretty well known on the forum. If you want to know more, just search and I'm sure you find many articles about (Geoffrey) Tailor.

[staticsan]

21st Century kilts are pretty well known on the forum. If you want to know more, just search and I'm sure you find many articles about (Geoffrey) Tailor.

Oh yeah -- I remember them, now. They were out of my price range when I was first looking. Still are, in fact. :-/

Wade.

[staticsan]

Hey Wade,

Have a look at Karen Manger's work. She and her hubby Doug run www.stkildaretail.com.au out of Queensland (previously called All Things Tartan). She is currently making me an 8 yarder for a better price than I could get elsewhere (and no need to pay exchange rate).

If you mention that you've found a comparable kilt elsewhere she might be able to help you out. They are affiliated with scottishkilts.net so have a look there to see if you see anything to your liking... or of course she can hand-stitch you an 8 yarder.

Scotty (in Sydney)

I'll keep that site in mind. I'm not ready for an 8-yard kilt, so I've been looking at 5-yard prices. Although, even with the horrible exchange rate, kiltstore is noticeable cheaper. Of course, the shipping rate could eat that up...

Wade.