Review of "Braveheart" kilt

[Graham]

Thanks for the compliments, yes I do feel made to wear a kilt.
This kilt is one, however that my wife does not like, she says it looks 'skirty'.
The kilt was made by Celtic Croft. As far as I know, they are the only ones selling the tartan.
To be fair, I did have the option of buying the tartan and having a well made kilt done by a kiltmaker of my choice (as well as the open weave wool allows). It was my choice not to do that to save money, so I have myself to blame.

CC say my complaint is the first they have had, given that they advertise here I can only assume they have not had any orders from members here who I would say are very sure about what goes into making a good kilt, even casual ones.

From the response I had, I believe CC are more about making costumes for renaissance faires as authenticaly as they can, rather than serious kilts of the kind we all wear as everyday clothing.
Herein may lie the misunderstanding.

Also, terms that we use here such as "sewn pleats" don't mean the same to CC, they regards sewn pleats as 'sewn at the top so you don't have to hand pleat everytime you wear it'.
My understanding is that the pleats are individually sewn down the length.

I might see if I can find someone local to fix the kilt, sew it up properly and maybe hem it to the correct length.

Anyway, that about covers my review, I have tried to be fair and honest, I hope you all will think I've succeeded.

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Graham scripsit:

From the response I had, I believe CC are more about making costumes for renaissance faires as authenticaly as they can, rather than serious kilts of the kind we all wear as everyday clothing.

Graham,

I don't think the phrase "costume for renaissance faires" and word "authenticity" belong in the same sentence! The kilts offered on Celtic Croft's web site definitely would fit into the category of ren faire wear. However, in terms of authentic historical dress, their kilts fall short of the mark. I just wanted to clarify in case someone were reading your remarks as a reccomendation of Celtic Croft as a source for accurate historical clothing.

~Matt

[Graham]

Graham scripsit:


Graham,

I don't think the phrase "costume for renaissance faires" and word "authenticity" belong in the same sentence! The kilts offered on Celtic Croft's web site definitely would fit into the category of ren faire wear. However, in terms of authentic historical dress, their kilts fall short of the mark. I just wanted to clarify in case someone were reading your remarks as a reccomendation of Celtic Croft as a source for accurate historical clothing.

~Matt

Sorry Matt, I should be more careful with my words in your presence I stand corrected and humbly bow to your knowledge of such matters.
We live and learn, but as others have agreed - it's a beautiful tartan.
Do you know if it's available anywhere else?