Gorgeous tartan! My first thought was that I, too, preferred the second pleating, but the more I look at it the more I like the first one. So many tartans seem to emphasize dark colors, that I think it's kind of cool to take an already "light" color pattern and lighten up even more with the pleating.

Am I correct that the first kilt would "flash" some purple from the inside of the pleats? If so, I think I like it even more.

Absolutely beautiful!