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25th August 21, 07:10 AM
#1
 Originally Posted by Jock Scot
Where care is needed with choosing a "gun Club" tweed for a kilt jacket with its the multi coloured lines and that may be fine for a sports jacket, suit, or shooting suit , but I have serious doubts about a kilt jacket being made of it.
For sure I'm taking a risk- that "gun club check" was one of the tweeds I didn't get a sample of!
I've never seen the tweed in person, or even a photo of a jacket made from it.
But I'm not overly concerned. The overall tone of that Marton Mills "multicheck" is quite neutral, a grey-Lovat.
Besides that's the thing about those checks- they neither blend nor clash with any outfit.
Here's some of my inspiration
Last edited by OC Richard; 25th August 21 at 07:12 AM.
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25th August 21, 07:17 AM
#2
Very nice check examples there OCR. But I am not sure that they really meet my definition of a Gun Club Check. Still let us see in due course how your new jacket turns out. Here's hoping for the best! 
Last edited by Jock Scot; 25th August 21 at 07:52 AM.
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25th August 21, 05:37 PM
#3
Richard,
I'm not sure this is of help, or not.
This is my one checked jacket. I believe it is the Glenurquart (pronounced "Glenurcut") tweed jacket It is a more casual (and American) style, than traditional highland attire, but and I think it looks quite nice with the kit.
Cheers
Jamie
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26th August 21, 12:10 AM
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That style of tweed is often known generically as glen checks, as it derives from the well-known but specific Glen Urquhart. A glance at others like Glenfinnan, Glen Orchy or Glen Isla tweeds shows there is something of a 'glen' theme going on with that style of weave. But not all of that sort of tweed is a 'glen' - Kinlochewe or Lochbuie for example.
That bomber-jacket stye is certainly American, but the short, easy fit goes well with the kilt - like the old army battle-dress blouson. There was a time not so long ago when leather bomber-jackets of that style, or jeans-jackets were seen fairly commonly with the kilt for casual-wear. And why not..?
Most short-waisted jackets look balanced with the kilt, and the tweed like this one helps that along nicely.
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27th August 21, 04:29 AM
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I like your choice (although I don't think you could go wrong with any of the tweeds you were considering). Most of my tweeds are fairly subdued but last year I picked up this jacket; definitely a different look and one I enjoy on occasion.
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Shane
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27th August 21, 06:24 AM
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All of those swatches were fabulous and I don't think you could have made a wrong choice. I can't wait to see how your multicheck turns out. I was a little dubious at first when I read it, but the picture you shared sold me on your choice.
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27th August 21, 07:59 AM
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Tweed choices
Those are all very nice indeed Richard. Love to see what it turns out like.
These are a few choices I have been kicking around lately.
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