Beautiful Bespoke Horsehair with Day Wear

[Orionson]

I promised long ago to post some photos of Scott's wonderful bespoke Duff/Broughton/Heintz/Huber Silver on Bronze Horsehair Sporran dressed "down" with my day wear Harris Tweed and plain brogues. The sporran was commissioned for my daughter's wedding in June 2013 and intended to be worn with full Evening attire. (Those photos are in other threads.) However, when the sporran arrived I realised instantly that the colour palette easily lends itself for day wear. This was a bonus for me because it means I can be much more flexible and use it in a variety of settings. In actual fact, I think I prefer it dressed down with tweeds because (to me, at least) it looks very reminiscent of the great MacLeay paintings we all know and love so much.



These photos were taken at a small family gathering in Glasgow on Hogmanay. The hose are by Josh Brown at SHO and I love the way they compliment to colours in the MacDuff Hunting tartan and the sporran. The brogues are simple Cap-toe Oxfords by Loake. I've had them for more than 25 years. (Lovingly looked after with good cedar shoe trees and heaps of regular mid tan polish with good badger brushes.)

For even less formal occasions, just around the house and out on the hill, I use plain solid colour Harris wool in Lewis cable knit hose in earthy tones which are almost as old as the shoes. (Sorry, no pics of these yet.)



Finally... with Anne.


So, what's the verdict? Does Scott's Horsehair Masterpiece work outwith the Evening Wear context? Of course, it will be (as ever) a matter of personal taste, and what a person may, or may not feel comfortable wearing. Personally speaking, I rather like it and feel very comfortable with it in any circumstance. What say you?

[Carlo]

I like your style

[Father Bill]

Gorgeous sporran put to excellent use! Good taste, my friend!

[Orionson]

Thanks, Father. Thought you may be interested to know that the silver design (based upon Otto Heintz's/Glasgow School of Art Arts Nouveau fluid renderings of the natural world) is of Scott's design and is an indeliberate rendering of The Tree of Life. I simply love it.

[Thomas H]

Wonderful and WOW , that is an Awesome sporran , and you wear it well Sir , fine job Articfer

[Liam]

Wonderful and WOW , that is an Awesome sporran , and you wear it well Sir , fine job Articfer

Thomas... I think he needs one of your fine cromachs to complete the outfit!

[Thomas H]

Thomas... I think he needs one of your fine cromachs to complete the outfit!

Thank you Liam , But he could run naked with just this Sporran on and still be well dressed lol

[Orionson]

But he could run naked with just this Sporran on and still be well dressed lol[/QUOTE]

Uhmm... With respect - whilst I appreciate the compliment to the sporran... not a pretty site - I can assure you.

Note to the Moderators: This is NOT a photo I will be posting. Stand easy.

[Orionson]

I think he needs one of your fine cromachs to complete the outfit!

I have long been an admirer of your work. Perhaps, someday...

I have a number of rough and ready scuffed sticks I use on the hill for purely practical reasons. I've just never felt comfortable carrying one on level ground at events. I like the look, and it is useful to have a stick to lean on at Piping competitions, but I just feel (speaking personally) that it's just a step too far for me. I am neither a shepherd nor a Laird. More power to those who use them though.

[JohntheBiker]

I think that the "look" is perfect.

Envious, to say the least.