Falling markets and the effect/affect to the kilt.

[McMurdo]

I would have to say as the kilt has survived to this day, that it will continue, however I do believe that most people will use it for special occasions only, as is the norm now many people will have one kilt, or perhaps rent one when it is needed. I will continue to wear mine.

[Ian.MacAllan]

In the 1930's we were told that the way to "bring the country out" of the Depression was to buy apples; in the 1950's, to buy cars; and now, to buy houses. "Whenever history repeats itself, the price goes up."

I think we are already seeing a little softening in the price of quality kilts, mostly through specials on wool tartan. I hope this will benefit quality kiltmakers, not harm them. Theirs is a particularly admirable skill.

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[ThistleDown]

I would have to say as the kilt has survived to this day, that it will continue, however I do believe that most people will use it for special occasions only, as is the norm now many people will have one kilt, or perhaps rent one when it is needed. I will continue to wear mine.

I agree with Glen. Over the next few years there may be a downturn in the Kollection of kilts, but those of us who wear them now will continue to do so for three reasons: we have them, we have long worn them, and we are comfortable in them. Oh, and a fourth: for some of us there isn't much in the way of alternative, is there? Except the purchase of a short-lived new pair of pants, which we won't have to do because what we have now will last the rest of....