Union Jack Kilt

[Kilted Taper]

I posted this briefly in my newbie post, but that I'd explore it more here. I saw a picture from "Dressed to Kilt" of a complete Union Jack flag. I emailed Pittsburgh kilts about this. They can't do the whole kilt as the flag, but could do the apron as the Union Jack, and then we can get creative with the remainder of the kilt. Solid color, two tone, flag inside/outside pleats, etc. Just thought I'd ask the experts here what they thought. Discuss...

[Shay]

You mean like the Saltire, but with a Union Jack?

[Kilted Taper]

This is the best pic I could find of it:

[Sherry]

The BBC-America channel has a guy in a Union flag (not jack, unless it's flying on a ship) kilt in one of it's older ads. It's interesting. Are you British?

It seems a bit faddish to me, as clothing items with the Union flag periodically come into style, & then go out of style. But if you would enjoy having one, go for it.

I love, love, love the Saltire kilt. Alex Beaton was wearing one at the Texas Scottish Festival last June, & it looked awesome. I love the way the pleats look when they swing. My son would love to have one himself.

Yep, we really like it. :-D

Sherry

[Shay]

The only problem with the Union flag (thank you, dear sis!) is that at least here in America, (and I know it can be inaacurate in other countries,) there is an association with racism and skinheads- something I don't think I'd want people thinking of when they saw a kilt.

Just a thought.

[Riverkilt]

Jeff may not be able to do what you have in mind, but he may have something even better...like a royal blue kilt with red and white underpleats and a Union jack/flag on the apron.

Check the Arizona Tri-Color kilt Jeff (Pittsburgh kilts) did for me in my gallery. I love mine!

Ron

[Colin]

This is the best pic I could find of it:

Wasn't this one made by Utilikilts? I thought I remembered someone saying that these were a one time order from Steven for the show. Considering that there are Saltire kilts available, I am sure that someone makes the a kilt with the Union flag on it.

[chasem]

I was always under the impression that you are not allowed to wear the flag, or any part of the flag, but ARE allowed to wear a representation of the flag (ie: a cloth with red and white stripes, and white stars on a blue background, but NOT arranged like the flag itself).

From what I can tell that goes along with the law as posted. Is that accurate?

[lrpddrummie]

Adam,

Thank you for the info. I knew that was part of the code but was not sure if where actually an enforceable law. I did a little more research and I did find the Flag Protection Act of 1989 incorporated the elements of the US flag code plus addtional protections however it was also overturned by the supreme court.

Very interesting thread we got goin on here.

[lrpddrummie]

Since I have not been able to attached photos on this site you can go to my profile (lrpddrummie) in the members list and see a picture of my Satire kilt. As far as the Union (JacK) flag I think if your base kilt is done in the colors of UK then you could avoid some confusion, but there will always be somebody who will let their ignorance show and make a stupid comment.

Adam,

I would like to see the law as it is written that prevents one from making clothing that looks like the American Flag. It is common misconception that is illegal to desecrate the flag (Texas vs. Johnson (a 1989 Supreme Court decision) ruled that those laws are unconstitutional.) I would assume since it is illegal to use the flag in advertising (The Supreme Court decision Halter vs. Nebraska 1907 held that you can't use the flag in advertising.) that it may fall under that ruling. It would be interesting to see the actual law.