To any kilt-maker, kilt-o-phille out there,Greetings; As I wear and prefer a Traditional(unstructured) kilt, I thought to ask the following; why are modern kilts made with all the extra sewing fuss to the rear pleats; the final product gives the wearer a fan over his a** , and it does not look very sensible. I can see the point of sewing the pleats at the waist, and even the waist band and buckles, all of which come from the Victorian Era(?), but the back treatment to the ploid makes no sense, save, I 'd hazard, to Fashion. Are there any knowledgeable folks who have a view on this?
Thank You
Squire Anthony
74th Regt. Argyle Highlanders(Re-created)