traditional vs. classic

[JSFMACLJR]

[QUOTE=Panache;847482Tartan doublets, while very sharp, very bold, and very cool, are traditional but not classic. They are too far from what the mainstream considers "The Look" for Highland attire. [/QUOTE]

I beg to differ, Jamie. I would have to say that tartan doublets are indeed "classic." They have stood the test of time. They are worn by the cognizanti. They are not faddish. They are (generally) bespoke.

Why should we take into consideration what the "mainstream" considers to be proper Highland attire? That surely is dumbing things down to the least common denominator, and what is left is a milquetoast wishing to offend no one and fit into the crowd. That I would not call classic.

As aye,
Sandy

[creagdhubh]

I beg to differ, Jamie. I would have to say that tartan doublets are indeed "classic." They have stood the test of time. They are worn by the cognizanti. They are not faddish. They are (generally) bespoke.

Why should we take into consideration what the "mainstream" considers to be proper Highland attire? That surely is dumbing things down to the least common denominator, and what is left is a milquetoast wishing to offend no one and fit into the crowd. That I would not call classic.

As aye,
Sandy

Man do I ever agree! I plan to have a tartan doublet made at some point. Only to be worn as the fullest of full dress for evening wear, naturally.

[muirkirkca]

I have a small hand drawn sketch of a g-g grandfather from the early to mid-1800s. Shows a gentleman in trousers, jacket, bonnet and plaid. He was a shepherd from the Argyll region so the plaid was likely utilitarian.

[creagdhubh]

I have a small hand drawn sketch of a g-g grandfather from the early to mid-1800s. Shows a gentleman in trousers, jacket, bonnet and plaid. He was a shepherd from the Argyll region so the plaid was likely utilitarian.

Interesting.