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28th June 16, 08:01 AM
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Scottish Wildcat Tartan kilt suit
Here is what I've been working on. As some of you may know I designed a tartan a couple of years ago. It is being used to raise funds for Wildcat Haven, they get 15% of the proceeds from the sale of the tartan, we have done 3 runs of tartan and have raised £5000 thus far. Since the design phase I wanted a full tartan kilt suit, Argyll jacket, waistcoat and kilt. I had the kilt but only recently got more yardage to make the jacket and waistcoat. Last Friday was the first fitting of the new pieces. It should be ready by the end of this week. If you've never had anything made bespoke you really must do it one day it is an experience not to be missed. I know a full tartan kilt suit is not for everyone, however as the designer of this tartan I thought I would be able to pull it off. I am looking forward to wearing this at several events in the near future.
Jacket and Waistcoat from The Scottish Company, kilt from Barb Tewksbury, sporran from Artificer, hose from House of Cheviot, shirt from Gieves and Hawkes, tie is a Ralph Lauren that I found in the same thrift shop I got the shirt in, cufflinks were my Uncles and sgian dubh was carved by my girlfriend's grandfather.
Last edited by McMurdo; 28th June 16 at 06:45 PM.
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28th June 16, 11:22 AM
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Glen... It may be a bit over the top, especially to those who think wearing matching tartan flashes and a tie with a kilt is too much tartan but I like it and indeed you have pulled it off!
Cheers...
"Good judgement comes from experience, and experience
well, that comes from poor judgement."
A. A. Milne
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28th June 16, 11:59 AM
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As a rule I don't care for matchy-matchy, yet I think kilt suits are fabulous. I do like this a lot, and that waistcoat is to die for. When it's all done I hope you can dragoon a photographer friend into taking a nice portrait, so that we can properly share in the awesome. 
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28th June 16, 02:39 PM
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 Originally Posted by McMurdo
I like the lapels on the vest
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28th June 16, 02:45 PM
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Fantastic, Glen! Looking very sharp indeed!
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29th June 16, 11:18 AM
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I saw this on FB, but Glen... LOVE the waistcoat!!
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Originally Posted by McMurdo
That is astounding!
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Two thoughts:
1. You mentioned where you got everything but the shoes!
2. Even your hair and beard match the suit  very well coordinated
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Originally Posted by tweedhead
Two thoughts:
1. You mentioned where you got everything but the shoes!
2. Even your hair and beard match the suit very well coordinated
The shoes are Stacy Adams I purchased them at Winners.
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2nd July 16, 12:59 PM
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Patricia Smith, Kiltmaker and Scottish Seamstress🏴
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