I'n not sure what you mean exactly about maintaining a masculine apperence. The reason that all of my contemporary kilts except for my new PK are UK's is because they seem (at least to me) to be the most masculine of the bunch, and frankly I feel that I would be doing more explaining that it wasn't a skirt if I didn't have the cargo pockets, and the hammer loop (that and because of my work, I really need the pocket space). I love my new PK, but I admit that I am a little afraid that it will be called a skirt more often by the unenlightened masses (not that I haven't had the UK called a skirt as well).

UK does sell at alot of pride events, but that does not make then a "Gay" thing, anymore than selling at SF cons make them a "Geek" thing. They are a male thing, period. Go check out the UK Yahoo forum, most of the customers (gay and straight) are adament that they are male clothing (not freestyler/cross dresser) and has nothing to do with sexual orientation. I'm sorry a stupid director had created the myth in your town that they are gay only wear, it is your job to help reeducate people if you want (like I do at least) to not be seen as weird if I want to wear a kilt.

Adam