J.Morrison kilt question

[Snowbear]

My father bought me a casual kilt for wearing with friends and when it's too warm for a real kilt. This was a couple of months ago. He bought from J.Morrison since they had a good reputation from what he could remember, and the fact that it was'nt too expencive so I could use it for casual. After searching the forums here, I would like to take the fog away from my mind. Because it's a "John Morrison kilt". My camera is away at the moment, so can post a picture later on if required, but the labes says:

An authentic kilt tailored
from 100% new wool
by
John Morrison
Kiltmakers
Made in Scotland

Is this as bad as I'm getting the feeling of from reading the posts? Or is it an accurante kilt? I'm just in doubt, although I like the feel of the kilt and it is nice to look at.

[turpin]

If I recall correctly, John Morrison is the custom kiltmaker for Heritage of Scotland. HoS is owned by the Gold Brothers who import a lot of their low end kilts from China and Pakistan. However, if the label say made in Scotlan (not "designed in Scotland" it should be fine in terms of provenance. I don't recall reading any negative reviews of Morrison's work.

In future, however, if you want to buy a wool kilt from a Scottish vendor, please consider those who sell primarily Scottish products, such as our own Scotweb, a forum sponsor and member, or Geoffrey Tailor.

[Phil]

Sadly the old-established Scottish firm of John Morrison kiltmakers is no more, having sold out to our old friends the Gold Bros some years ago. They do still use the name, probably to confuse people about what they are actually buying and, I am afraid, their labelling practices are designed to do exactly the same. If you search the site you will find a photograph of their shop in Princes Street here in Edinburgh which I might say has since been re-named.
Here is that link - http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...=john+morrison

[Snowbear]

Yeah, I did see a lot of posts talking about the Gold Bros. Just had to know wether I should be ashamed and hide the tag or keep playing as usual.

However I will probably get my next one from Scotweb. But first there is a new jacket in my toughts. Have the 50% off PC from mytartan.com that is on sale. Just waiting for a reply on my mail if I have to pay VAT on their discounted items or not. £125 for a real PC is'nt all that bad

[auld argonian]

How does it look and feel? No one but you (and everybody on this forum now) knows that it has that particular tag in it so why worry? If it is a vintage Morrison I guess that that makes it somewhat more "legit" than if it's a recent Gold Bros. Morrison but wht real difference does it make if it fits and looks good. I think that even Martha Stewart once said something like "good enough is good enough", so please don't think that the label determines everything.

Best

AA

[Snowbear]

It looks good, so does it feel. Noone can see the label, but it's something about the feeling. It's like doing math and finally understand a new and better way of sovling a problem. There is that feeling of quality.

The kilt is great for me, but will be more careful the next time. Untill a week ago I did'nt know of all these "new" places that sells hobby-kilts. I tought all kiltmakers were seroius tailors that were proud of their profession (as they should be).

[Highlander31]

If the kilt looks good and feels good, then wear it in good health. This experience has helped you to become more knowledgeable about kilts, and it will be of benefit when you purchase the next kilt. So when you can,...photos please.

[Chrissss]

Since it says "Made in Scotland" it's likely a quality piece.

As a casual kilt it's most likely only 4 or 5 yards of cloth instead of 8 yards, and machine sewn instead of hand-sewn. Both of these factors can drastically reduce the price and make it usable for more casual wear in situations where you wouldn't want to use an expensive hand-sewn formal kilt.

Enjoy it !!

Chris...

[Snowbear]

Here is some pictures of the kilt, and the label inside of it.



From the front


And the back

[McClef]

The labelling is honest as the JM kilts are wool and made in Scotland.

What's less honest is who actually owns them but do not let that detract you from enjoying the kilt itself.