Quote Originally Posted by smaughazard
You might read Matt Newsome's article here.
Man, did I enjoy that!! Well worth the time to carefully read. I must say that I was suprised in the end ... I thought the whole 'what is a kilt' thing would be nicely and neatly resolved. Instead it seems like the kilt, from the beginning, was personalized and practical and ever changing.

Given its' history it is no wonder that even today noone can completely agree on just what is the right way to wear a kilt, who can wear what tartan, what's the right length ... it's all left up to the wearer. Even the oldest 'modern' kilt we've got has box pleats!

If the kilt itself has a Spirit it seems to me that it would have to be the Spirit of Freedom. But that's just my perspective, I'm a Freedom lover so, no doubt, my perceptions here are coloured by that.

After reading and pondering this article I suppose that I will be much less inclined to argue about what is right or wrong where kilts are concerned. It's up to the wearer, has been from the beginning and despite efforts to formalize it the kilt has managed to make fools of us all ... the kilt has always evolved and, no doubt, it will always continue to.

What is a modern kilt? At best we can only define it for that very moment that we write that definition down. I do believe I've come to love them all, modern, traditional, formal, cheap and durable and I think I've come to respect any man who wears it any way. So, to you all I say ...

Kilt On!

Chris Webb