Modern take on the kilt?

**Terry Searl** · 11th April 17, 12:23 AM

Originally Posted by Tobus

There's nothing honest about those worn toes on his boots. That's about as fake a scuff job as I've ever seen.

When I was a mechanic in the bush I would wear the tops of the toes off on my steel toed boots by crawling on my hands and knees on a rough cement floor...... but it would take a few years......i doubt that fella' ever worked a day that way......but I could be wrong.........always kept mt best shoes/boots for "good" .......just sayin

**DotDLL** · 13th April 17, 08:49 AM

Having a suit from 21st Century Kilts is, admittedly, one of the things on my want list. I wasn't a fan of the pocket style, at first, but it's grown on me, in terms of looks, plus possible utility (more pocket space than a single, day-wear sporran), and maybe comfort.

I do wonder if the pockets' insides are strengthened in any way, though. I could see a set of keys damaging the inside, after a lot of wear.

**Steve Ashton** · 13th April 17, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by DotDLL

Having a suit from 21st Century Kilts is, admittedly, one of the things on my want list. I wasn't a fan of the pocket style, at first, but it's grown on me, in terms of looks, plus possible utility (more pocket space than a single, day-wear sporran), and maybe comfort.

I do wonder if the pockets' insides are strengthened in any way, though. I could see a set of keys damaging the inside, after a lot of wear.

One of the hallmarks of the Contemporary style kilts is the inclusion of pockets into the design. They are not just stuck on as an afterthought.
But we cannot skip the hallmark of Durability which is so important. Durability = Longevity.

To last, pockets must have re-reinforcements to keep their shape when loaded, and to keep things like keys from poking holes in the expensive wool.

The definition of a Contemporary kilt is - One made like, that will swish like, a traditional kilt. Built with full stabilizer and interfacings, but incorporating changes to address the issues of Durability - Fit - Fabric and Pockets. What I call the DFF&P.

**Lady Grey** · 13th April 17, 03:58 PM

Mmmm ... I like the overall asthetic
However I'm still not a fan of those pockets and doubt I ever shall be.
Love the waistcoats.
Boots No No No Just No
I was bought up in the shoe industry and I always notice footwear.
If one is wearing a nice suit, Kilt or Saxon or other 'going out' clothes then footwear (like all garments) should be well cared for and maintained.

I'm Starting to even like beards.... I must be getting old!

**Terry Searl** · 13th April 17, 06:35 PM

Originally Posted by Lady Grey

Mmmm ... I like the overall asthetic
However I'm still not a fan of those pockets and doubt I ever shall be.
Love the waistcoats.
Boots No No No Just No
I was bought up in the shoe industry and I always notice footwear.
If one is wearing a nice suit, Kilt or Saxon or other 'going out' clothes then footwear (like all garments) should be well cared for and maintained.

I'm Starting to even like beards.... I must be getting old!

I grew my first beard when I was 15 and went commercial fishing....never had time to shave....My wife says she thinks she has seen me twice without it Ha! ha ! once when she first met me at 17 and again maybe 30 years later.....for a couple of weeks until it grew in again..... enough about liking beards though. I totally agree with you about the "going out clothes" and especially the shoes.......as for the pockets, well I prefer the one Steve Ashton builds in his Kilts

**ThistleDown** · 13th April 17, 08:13 PM

As requested, this thread has been moved to Contemporary Kilt Wear.

**kiltedbandit2** · 1st May 17, 03:07 AM

Originally Posted by ctbuchanan

This is Tommy Flanagan (on left) who was honorary Parade Marshall in New York on Saturday. I don't know who the other gentleman is.
Interesting (?) take on the kilt.

Now, I actually like the idea of contemporary kilt wearing and as far as any designer is concerned it's a case of 'anything goes'. Let's try it, see how it looks, tweak it, change it. As a customer there is no reason why you can't take elements of these designs that suit you, your style, your philosophy, your budget. There are a lot of ideas going on in this picture - too many perhaps, but the concept is there to be adapted. Good on Howie for being the one to move kilt wearing into the 21st Century!!