Agreed, Jimmy. I might wear one or two of these things. Not the PVC or the Punky Scot, but maybe one or two of the others. They're really not that much different from a regular kilt than a Utilikilt is - they just go another way with the idea.

I really don't see how these are so much different than your PK, UK, AK, etc. other than being made with some different fabrics. Sure, they're hanging off the models' hips a bit more, but I think Iolaus is right - they're just doing it for the look in the promo pictures. I actually like the idea of the cell phone pocket - I'm always struggling for mine in a UK or with a sporran.

Now, if you have issues with PKs, UKs, etc., then yes - I can understand your reticence.