Hello Shay...

I have listed a number of items I would consider if looking at purchasing a modern kilt:

-Rivets and snaps that are not functional don't appeal to me at all.

-Forget modesty snaps... whats the point.

-D-rings, clips, etc. that are functional would be fine.

-The waist should be sewn down like a traditional kilt IMHO

-The belt loops could be designed with a fastener in the middle to accommodate both a 2-1/4" wide kilt belt and a standard men's belt. (Velcro sewn inside it perhaps??)

-Keep the apron close to traditional. No off-beat shapes, domes, rivets, zippers, etc...

-More & narrow pleats looks better to my eye than fewer wide ones.

-Detachable pockets would be nice.

-I had a kilt with the wide velcro waistband and did not like it at all. Strategically placed shorter lengths would be better. I still prefer buckles... (check out R-Kilts.)

-Logos, if applied, should be optional or removeable.

-Use pre-washed/shrunk fabric if possible.

IMHO, modern kilts should be functional without going overboard. A carpenters apron is great working around the house but I don't buy trousers with a carpenters apron sewn onto it. I think Freelander sporrans are the right approach rather than oversized pockets.

blu