Buchanan Mess

[piperdbh]

I'm not sure who would "authorize a tartan. The Davidson Double dates back to 1847, so it is hardly a new thing.

http://www.clandavidsonusa.com/our-tartan/

From what I've read, the Chief decides which tartan will be the "authorized" one. If a clan has no chief, it seems to me that any of them would be alright to wear. Moreover, my clan's tartan dates to 1996, and has the modern, weathered and ancient colors available. I like to see all three of them together, not just everybody wearing the same one. It's more interesting that way.
If it were me wanting to wear the Davidson, I'd get a kilt made in one of the less-famous ones, such as the "half".

[ctbuchanan]

"This is my lack of experience showing but in what way are subtle colors more difficult to match"

I only say that because I am fashion challenged! The ancient has more natural colors, say a moss green, pale orange, a pale blue etc. It is only to my eye, perhaps, but I find it more difficult to find complimentary colors to go with that. The colors in the modern are more straightforward I guess.

But that being said - there are many tweeds from Scotland that do go with the ancient, it just takes more forethought on my part. You may find that not to be the case.

[Vegan Scot]

"This is my lack of experience showing but in what way are subtle colors more difficult to match"

I only say that because I am fashion challenged! The ancient has more natural colors, say a moss green, pale orange, a pale blue etc. It is only to my eye, perhaps, but I find it more difficult to find complimentary colors to go with that. The colors in the modern are more straightforward I guess.

But that being said - there are many tweeds from Scotland that do go with the ancient, it just takes more forethought on my part. You may find that not to be the case.

Hm, earth tones and natural colors are my fortè! I might put some thought into the Weathered.

Of course if your vegan beliefs exclude any animal products you're are left with only one choice

Meat, dairy, eggs (and usually leather) are still out. Scottish wool might get a one-off pass.