I've read the recent threads about different styles of jackets, and I've learned some of the distinguishing characteristics between them. But, I was wondering recently why they have the names they have. For instance, did the Bonnie Prince really like a short jacket with heaps of buttons and so that style now bears his name? Did a Sheriff Muir happen to design the doublet that folks now wear in his memory? Was Mr. Graham particularly fond of his jabot and had a jacket made to show it off when he was parading around Montrose?
I'm not trying to be funny here (sometimes I can't help it); I'm simply wondering if anyone knows why these jackets have the names they have. Anyone have any ideas?