What is the future of the Kilt?

[Kilted Archer]

Are all the items in the first part of this post pants? Yes.
Are all the things in the 2nd paragraph kilts? Yes. are they each different from one another? Yes. SHOULD they be different from one another? You decide, but I will say this... wouldn't it be boring if they were all the same thing? How would any one company make something better if they were all the same thing? Things that are stagnant will die. Things must evolve to survive.

They all have their place. If they ALL succeed, then you'll have people being able to distinguish between the different KINDS of kilts like you have people differentiating between different types of Pants. Does anyone confuse Levis Jeans with Tux pants (except at "country western weddings"... J/K)?

I totally agree with Rocky. I think people who don't have their heads stuck up their rear ends know a kilt when they see it whether it's tartan or uni-color or has pockets or zippers or a sporran. For those who're deriding or looking down your noses at a kilt because it's not traditional enough for your tastes - get over it. As for the idea that somehow non-traditional kilts are going to corrupt the general public's idea of a what a kilt is and somehow dilute our garments history - sheesh! Can we not take this so seriously?! A kilt is a kilt and when a man wears a kilt and it's not pink with lace fringe and high heels, anyone with some common sense is going to see it and know it's a kilt whether it's tartan or black or has pockets or a sporran. Man, just be glad more people are wearing kilts.

[Raphael]

It is good to see we are passionate about the kilt. But don't get carry away and stop being such a bunch of snobs. This Tripp kilt isn't going have any impact in the fashion world. Why are we worrying about this so called 'mass produced' kilt.