J Higgins Review

**macwilkin** · 23rd March 08, 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by JerseyLawyer

Contrary to what JS Sanders and Cajunscot have said, I have a Higgins kilt that I was very happy with (it was my first one!) of course, I've had it for nearly 15 years, so that could fit with Cajunscot's observations, and the quality could have decreased over time. A shame, really. At the time, buying a kilt sewn in the USA was a "new" thing. (Or so it seemed. I doubt it was all /that/ new.)

Exactly, JL; I was very pleased with my first kilt from Higgins, but the second one left much to be desired.

T.

**JS Sanders** · 23rd March 08, 08:36 AM

<< ...pleased with my first kilt from Higgins, but the second one left much to be desired. >>

Ditto for me.

**JerseyLawyer** · 23rd March 08, 08:39 AM

Well, that's too bad. My first one from them was lovely, but I suppose I won't go for a second given the reviews.

**Ancienne Alliance** · 24th March 08, 09:33 PM

Thank you for the info.
Nice indeed.

**Mael Coluim** · 26th March 08, 08:27 PM

Very nice! You smile says it all.

**1oldsarge** · 23rd March 08, 01:01 PM

Last month I took delivery of a custom-made kilt from J. Higgins with the Duncan Modern tartan and was completely impressed with the quality and craftsmanship.

**JS Sanders** · 23rd March 08, 01:15 PM

<< ....and was completely impressed with the quality and craftsmanship. >>

Outstanding!

For their sake I hope the problem is now in the past.

Nonetheless though, when it comes to a few hundred frogskins, "once burnt, twice shy".

Slainte,
steve

**ozone** · 23rd March 08, 02:01 PM

The kilt is from celtic craft center and the JACKET i am wearing the pictures is from J. Higgins. Just wanted to make that clear.

BTW, for the fashionistas out there: why is the jacket not buttoned? Is there some historical significance or something?

My other questions is this: what the heck is inscribed on the buttons?!? I cant read it. I can tell it's gaelic, but beyond that my buttons are somewhat illegible. Anyone know?

**Galician** · 26th March 08, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by ozone

The kilt is from celtic craft center and the JACKET i am wearing the pictures is from J. Higgins. Just wanted to make that clear.

BTW, for the fashionistas out there: why is the jacket not buttoned? Is there some historical significance or something?

I suspect it is because a man is usually wearing a vest with it.

**Jack Daw** · 23rd March 08, 04:20 PM

I have bought a glengarry bonnet, a plain leather sporran, two pairs of brogues, and several other odds and ends from J. Higgins. I wouldn't recommend their tartan hose anymore as they changed to a lesser quality material (acrylic?). I do have one kilt they made, which I am pleased with, but I suppose I am lucky based on the other testamonies here. Regardless, overall, I am pleased with the items I have purchased from them.