New Utilikilts 'colours'

**ggibby** · 16th May 11, 02:24 PM

I cycle through my four Mockers and one Survivor one daily basis, and it had been a while, so I checked the Utilikilts site.

New colours! (their spelling)

That I, personally, have no interest in at-all.

Anybody else looked? Opinions?

(I searched and found no thread on the subject, please forgive if I'm treading old ground)

**Nighthawk** · 16th May 11, 02:30 PM

From Utilikilts:

"Kilt Name: Original
Belt Line: 46 in.
Length: 21.5 in.
Price: $215.00
Color: Black Poly / Cotton
Availability: This product is available. Click Buy Now to add this item to your shopping cart. "

From USA Kilts-

Same specs as above... $219.99

Nope. No interest at all. UK are overpriced, so I have little to no interest. I can get a made-to-measure tartan USA Kilt semitraditional for $4 more than an off the rack Utilikilt. So no- I have no interest in their new colors.

**seanachie** · 16th May 11, 09:22 PM

Originally Posted by Nighthawk

From Utilikilts:

"Kilt Name: Original
Belt Line: 46 in.
Length: 21.5 in.
Price: $215.00
Color: Black Poly / Cotton
Availability: This product is available. Click Buy Now to add this item to your shopping cart. "

UK are overpriced, so I have little to no interest.

On this point I heartily agree....

**Homer** · 17th May 11, 09:28 AM

For that amount of money, I'd want something that was a bit more personalized. I considered a Workman's for a while but considered it a bit of a frivolity.

**Tobus** · 17th May 11, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by Homer

For that amount of money, I'd want something that was a bit more personalized. I considered a Workman's for a while but considered it a bit of a frivolity.

I have a workman's model, and I think it was a pretty good investment. Let's face it: kilts are not cheap. Even a bespoke wool tartan 'tank' could be considered a frivolity by many standards.

That said, I do agree that Utilikilts are overpriced for what they are. They are not custom-made to the customer's measurements. They are off-the-peg. And they are not customizable (the Utilikilt company has a pretty hard-line stance on custom colors, materials, etc.). They aren't made from a high-dollar material, nor do they take a lot of hand-work to build... at least, not compared to a traditional kilt.

But they are rugged and extremely versatile. I use mine for hiking and camping, working outside on my land, and even bumping around town. As far as being a functional garment that doesn't need to be treated like a delicate princess, it's a pretty darn good design. They could probably sell their kilts for much less than they do, but they are a company that intends to make a profit, and I won't begrudge them that. I think they have a good thing going, in a unique market, and I don't mind paying a little more than I think is necessary to support their business model.

Much like beauty being in the eye of the beholder, perceived value is going to differ from person to person. I think the Utilikilt gets a bad rap on this forum from many people because they are not traditional kilts and they are pretty pricy. They also have a certain following and 'brand image' that many don't like. I can understand that. But at the end of the day, they are just people trying to make a living like any other kilt maker, and they will charge what they think the market will bear.

**Nighthawk** · 16th May 11, 02:33 PM

Oops... Double post... But I do have to say, Gibby, that I love your avatar!

**Tobus** · 16th May 11, 02:47 PM

Hmm, I was expecting to see a whole new variety of colors to choose from. Looks like the same old colour palette to me, except that they've added a cheesy green color that I don't remember being an option before. I was hoping they'd have a dark olive drab colour, but I guess not.

(I chose to continue the usage of the UK spelling for color just for kicks.)

**ggibby** · 16th May 11, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by Tobus

Hmm, I was expecting to see a whole new variety of colors to choose from.

Me TOO! Maybe, um, navy blue, mid-dark bondo grey, almost-black maroon, but instead...pinstripes!?
Yeesh.

And Nighthawk, glad you like it. When I'm feeling rebellious, I print it up on Avery label stock and 'share my opinion' with the world...

**Calico** · 16th May 11, 05:33 PM

$750 for a "tuxedo" kilt that looks ridiculous? I'll pass.

Oh, I forgot, it's for Rock Stars. If they want to pay me a Rock Star's salary, I'll wear it for them. But I still won't buy it.

**kc8ufv** · 16th May 11, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by Calico

$750 for a "tuxedo" kilt that looks ridiculous? I'll pass.

Oh, I forgot, it's for Rock Stars. If they want to pay me a Rock Star's salary, I'll wear it for them. But I still won't buy it.

I've always thought their tuxedo kilt was ridiculous. Now, if it weren't so expensive, I wouldn't mind having a Survival, but there is NO WAY I am coughing up $330. I think I'll make my own comparable x-kilt first.

Oh, and on the spelling, there are several words I think look better with the "u" in them as standard in UK English, but absent in US English. Colour is one of them.