My very handsome husband owns 2 kilts - a Modern Buchanan & a Hunting Buchanan. He already has the Prince Charlie kit & we are now ready to get him all peacocked out in an Argyle jacket & vest. Sadly, this has become a rather vexing dilemma. I haven't seen any in Canada (specifically south western Ontario) that are appropriate. Either they are off the peg black Barathea with silver buttons or that ghastly Lovet green tweed that makes the puir mon look like a haggis - no offence to those of you gentlemen who look grand in it.
Being Scots, I can't help but want a jacket that will go with both tartans. The common colour for both is a dark green. As will be any future kilts - or else!
I'm hoping some one might direct me to a tailor here in Canada from whom I may order swatches to select an appropriate dark green tweed and have them make it up as well. Although I'm not opposed to making a purchase out of Canada, I think it's fair to say that most of us like to keep these talented craftsmen and women employed in our own Country.
I'd be grateful for suggestions from any of you Canadian lads who have had experience in this matter.