Some very interesting comments and thoughts here. The first thing I thought of when I began reading, was tattoos. Fifty years ago, tattoos were things that only criminals, military men and bikers had. They were expressions of nonconformism and individuality. In the 70s, they became more accepted mainly due to artists like Spider Webb and Lyle Tuttle promoting their craft as art. This, coincidently, was when I began collecting. Through the 80s and
90s, tattoos were showing up on everyone. Grandmothers, models, pro athletes were all getting ink. Today, kilts follow the same path. They have been around for a long time but due to enthusiasts, such as the rabble, more members of the public are becoming aware of the joys of kilting. I am certain that the hoopla will die down at some point and the masses will move on to the latest fad and those of us who are truly dedicated will be left to carry on. A quote I heard once sums it best: "Let's all be individuals....TOGETHER!"
Keep the faith and Keep On Kiltin'!