but I would like to point out that I recently saw a fashion magazine here in Holland with a special kilt spread. Very young and hip models wearing kilts with garrish checked flannel shirts and bright clashing soccor socks and trainers.

You can imagine what THAT looked like, but, sadly, it seems that its now considered hip to de-construct highland dress. And its not just the Americans who are doing it!

I hasten to add that personally I prefer plain colored shirts and socks and a nice kilt belt/sporran combination and...dare i say it? real old-fashioned garters instead of "flashes".....