As for the Utilikilt, I think (if I remember correctly) the story if its creation can be found at the Utilikilt website. As for the growing popularity of kilts in general, I think Mel Gibson can take much of the credit with the popularity of "Braveheart." A few other celebrities worked to get the ball rolling, too, such as Mike Meyers, George Lazenby, George Clooney, and Liam Neeson. The combination of celebrity popularity and the affordability offered by modern-day variations (such as the Utilikilt) is what seems to give rise to the kilts (no pun intended). Whether this is just a passing fad or a breakthrough that will last for generations, it's hard to say. I predict that our efforts as bravehearts will succeed in promoting the acceptance of kilts as normal men's garments, but as long as trousers remain cheaper, kilts are still going to be relatively rare for quite a while.