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25th April 13, 03:36 PM
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 Originally Posted by Cygnus
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The ghillie brogues are also from J Higgins and are a bit on the cheap side, but I wasn't sure if I could get the vintage court buckles to attach or if I would even like wearing them, so they're a bit of an experiment. I don't recall where the boot laces came from, but the tassels are homemade from pre-dyed leather.
Let me know what you think!
Cygnus, you look really sharp! Your attention to detail with things like the "close up" front on the doublet and self-tie bow tie are commendable.
How did you get the buckles onto your ghillie brogues in the end? And how are you liking them? I tend to prefer ghillie brogues with the less common short laces, but as far the long ones go, they really pop in red, eh?
- Justitia et fortitudo invincibilia sunt
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25th April 13, 04:21 PM
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Very nice. Congrats on #1,000.
The Official [BREN]
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25th April 13, 05:13 PM
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As a wearer of MacQueen muted I thought that red/black diced hose would not work; but I like how it looks with your kit. I may have to consider the same. Nicely done.
Peace
Henry+
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25th April 13, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Stirling McQueen
As a wearer of MacQueen muted I thought that red/black diced hose would not work; but I like how it looks with your kit. I may have to consider the same. Nicely done.
Peace
Henry+
Yeah, in person the tartan isn't quite so vibrant (it reacted with the camera a bit strangely) so the hose and tartan are a bit closer in colour; the hose may be about a shade darker. With the muted tartan, you'd probably have hose a shade brighter than the kilt.
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25th April 13, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by CMcG
How did you get the buckles onto your ghillie brogues in the end? And how are you liking them? I tend to prefer ghillie brogues with the less common short laces, but as far the long ones go, they really pop in red, eh?
You know, I don't mind the ghillies as much as I thought I would - they're more comfortable than I thought. I really like the red laces as they make them a bit different from the norm.
As for the buckles, the secret in this photo is black electrical tape! I took them to the cobbler in December(ish) only to find a sign on the door that they were on holiday and wouldn't be back for a couple of weeks. I, unfortunately, haven't been back since.
The buckles themselves have a spring-loaded clasp system and originally fit over leather straps on the toes of a pair of court shoes. I'm hoping the cobbler can stitch similar straps to these. If not, I may take a stab at punching a few small holes and doing the stitching myself.
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25th April 13, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Cygnus
You know, I don't mind the ghillies as much as I thought I would - they're more comfortable than I thought. I really like the red laces as they make them a bit different from the norm.
As for the buckles, the secret in this photo is black electrical tape! I took them to the cobbler in December(ish) only to find a sign on the door that they were on holiday and wouldn't be back for a couple of weeks. I, unfortunately, haven't been back since.
The buckles themselves have a spring-loaded clasp system and originally fit over leather straps on the toes of a pair of court shoes. I'm hoping the cobbler can stitch similar straps to these. If not, I may take a stab at punching a few small holes and doing the stitching myself.
Keep us posted with what you decide on how to secure the buckles. I'm still pleased with the way I laced them on to mine (LINK), but am interested in other options...
Last edited by CMcG; 25th April 13 at 05:16 PM.
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26th April 13, 07:14 AM
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It earns the Panache seal of approval!  ith:
Cheers
Jamie
-See it there, a white plume
Over the battle - A diamond in the ash
Of the ultimate combustion-My panache
Edmond Rostand
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26th April 13, 07:23 AM
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You look absolutely smashing! Well done! I'm a big fan of Regulation doublets. Nice touch with the scarlet laces in your ghillies and the addition of the silver buckles. Great job on the Ian Grant sporran and kilt pin too. I currently have an evening sporran on order with Ian Grant:
Same style as the sporran shown below, but my details are a bit different: Silver Acanthus leaf cantle, black mink tassels with matching silver bells and body made of black mink, which has a very high sheen to the fur.
Cheers,
Last edited by creagdhubh; 26th April 13 at 07:30 AM.
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26th April 13, 07:40 AM
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Very nice - I like the hose & kilt combo. Love the red laces!
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26th April 13, 07:47 AM
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Splendid! I do like the "to close" configuration; it is just that little bit more elegant.
I've just received a new sporran chain from Ian Grant and my (high) expectations were surpassed.
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