Quote Originally Posted by Thomas H View Post
The sporrans are nice - what are the swords thay are carrying ?
Ski poles.


Remember folks please bear in mind that this does fall into the domain of "haute couture" -- in other words, highly experimental, and only for show. 99% of haute never makes it beyond the catwalk. Haute is the embodiment of art in motion. It's like living sculpture. In women's "haute" fashion, most pieces are also not functional and remain only for show. So if you're thinking, "I'd never wear that -- that's okay. You're not supposed to. It's a concept -- not a "ready-to-wear" item.

But even if this were being presented as "ready-to-wear", this is not traditional Highland wear, nor is it supposed to be. Fashion is highly subjective, and I posted this in the "contemporary" area for a reason. I would say that this is just about as far removed from traditional kilts as Utilikilts, or any other modern incarnation, but no less legitimate. The background on this (from my understanding) is that this fashion house was "inspired" by trad. Highlandwear -- they weren't necessarily trying to re-create it.

Again -- it's fine if you find these outfits gag-worthy, (that's not why I posted this) but that is not the reason for them. The point is to see past the gag reflex to dream and inspire new styles and looks, and to explore the realm of future possibilities. If the show has done that, then I would say the goal has been achieved.