Why Street Style Stars Are Taking Cues From the Outlander Set

**Sir William** · 15th December 16, 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

I am not at all sure that the Outlander TV series is shown here in the UK. I can't say that I have even seen it advertised. Perhaps I have just missed it? I can also say that the books are hardly the topic of conversation here either.

The majority of young ladies that I see here in the UK want little to do with tartan or tweed, even the fashion conscious and more affluent ones. It is something that I have noticed since the 1950's.

Here in the US, Outlander has almost as fanatic a following as Downton Abbey. From a historical perspective, the series is hard to stomach. My 1745 living history group is constantly explaining to people at various Scottish/Celtic games and living history programs some of the inaccuracies in as diplomatic a manner as possible...usually to little effect.

**plaid preacher** · 15th December 16, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by Father Bill

Uhhh, yeah.

Even the models don't look happy about being forced to wear it. Especially the first one. I think I saw her once on Mrs Brown's Boys.

**Steve Ashton** · 15th December 16, 06:03 PM

For those of you who may not have discovered it yet - The Outlander author Diana Gabaldon is a member here under a different name. She definatly knows about X Marks and has signed out travelling quaich book.

The costume designer for Outlander is Ronald D. Moore's wife Teri Deisbach and is also a member here. She posted last year about the costume design and the Tartans designed specifically for the show.

**Michael A** · 16th December 16, 04:31 AM

I love the show and the books.

A couple of points: the author of the Elle article seems not to have noticed that it is the men, not the women, wearing kilts in Outlander.

They do show Outlander in the UK. We visited Scotland this year and met people on the Isle of Skye who had watched it.

I take the history with a grain of salt. TV needs clearly defined good guys and bad guys. Presenting the 45 as the complex civil war that it really was would make for difficult screenplay. Diana has acknowledged this to me on her Facebook page. The book is more inclusive of English Jacobites and Scottish government troops.

**Jock Scot** · 16th December 16, 04:51 AM

Originally Posted by Michael A

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They do show Outlander in the UK. We visited Scotland this year and met people on the Isle of Skye who had watched it.

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I wonder if that is by satellite, or, some sort if internet system?

**Michael A** · 16th December 16, 04:59 AM

In Australia it was on Foxtel (cable) as it was released, thenceforth season one was on Netflix and both seasons are available for purchase on iTunes in Australia. We watched season 1 on Netflix and we bought season 2 on iTunes. I am unsure of the UK methods of delivery. I suspect that Skye might only have satellite (cable) and internet services as you suspect, and I don't know about free to air shows.

I am also unsure of how well Outlander would rate in the U.K. (or in England and Wales specifically). It has been good for tourism though - we were told this in Inverness. In Salisbury I was hassled in a pub for wearing Ralph Lauren jeans (my wife's choice) with a tartan pattern. Anecdotal evidence I know, but outside he UK, the perception of Scottish nationalism is no threat to anyone; I suspect that not to be the case in England.

**Jock Scot** · 16th December 16, 05:03 AM

Originally Posted by Michael A

In Australia it was on Foxtel (cable) as it was released, thenceforth season one was on Netflix and both seasons are available for purchase on iTunes in Australia. We watched season 1 on Netflix and we bought season 2 on iTunes. I am unsure of the UK methods of delivery. I suspect that Skye might only have satellite (cable) and internet services as you suspect, and I don't know about free to air shows.

I am also unsure of how well Outlander would date in the U.K. (or in England and Wales specifically). It has been good for tourism though - we were told this in Inverness. In Salisbury Inwas hassled in a pub for wearing Ralph Lauren jeans (my wife's choice) with a tartan pattern. Anecdotal evidence I know, but outside he UK, the perception of Scottish nationalism is no threat to anyone; I suspect that not to be the case in England.

Cable? Satellite? In parts of the highlands? You must be joking!

**Michael A** · 16th December 16, 05:13 AM

Well yes, the mobile phone signal is awful, but that is the point of satellites.

We stayed in a little cottage for private rental 8mi north of Portree and it had faster internet than our copper cables deliver at home in Sydney.

**Jock Scot** · 16th December 16, 05:30 AM

Originally Posted by Michael A

Well yes, the mobile phone signal is awful, but that is the point of satellites.

We stayed in a little cottage for private rental 8mi north of Portree and it had faster internet than our copper cables deliver at home in Sydney.

Reception can be very patchy and ranges from surprisingly good to non existent within a mile or so. The frustrating thing is we might get a good mobile signal, for example, but no tv signal. It all depends which mast is broadcasting what, or the local hill puts out a signal shadow. I am far from an expert on these matters but it all adds to the fun of living in the highlands!