It Never Rains But What it Pours! No.95.

[Hamish]

Yes folks, just to bore you yet again, the Postman brought another large package to my door earlier today:



This arrival has been expected for a few days as I knew it had been mailed in France over a week ago. [There's your first clue.] When I checked the Customs Declaration I saw that the sender is in the region of Les Alpes [Your second clue], but I knew that. [What? You want another clue? Alright, how about LC and DBP ?]

[Well, if you haven't got it by now, you obviously have not been paying attention in recent months!]


I can see I'm going to have to show you .............
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.............. that box .........
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............. so, without further ado........
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............ I proudly give you .........
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.............No.95 in The Kilt Kollection:
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Yes, my first (but not the last) double box-pleated kilt from the hands of Lady Chrystel. These images were taken within minutes of the kilt having been removed from the parcel and so there are a few minor creases where minor creases would not normally be - this in spite of the abundant packaging and protection provided by Lady C. A free hang for a day or so, and maybe a quick run-over with a warm iron, will soon put that right - I am in no way complaining!





This is a lightweight kilt - as Robert told me, possibly as light as 11ozs - and so it may not get a lot of wear until the Spring ...... but, at least, I HAVE it! The PV fabric is one of those offered from stock by Lady Chrystel and is a stop-gap purchase from her as I was so very keen to have one of her unique garments, but could not make up my mind as to which tweed, or registered woollen tartan, I wanted.

The tailoring is perfect; the fit is also perfect; I am truly delighted with it and I will now be getting my skates on to select the material for my second order from this talented lady.

Thank you Chrystel, and thank you Robert for inspiring me with the photos you have posted here of your kilts.

Take care,
Ham

[PS: Would the Moderators care to update my avatar text please?]

[Sionnach]

Wow! Beautiful kilt, Hamish. Enjoy!

[Scrapscot]

nice kilt..even if it is one of those "mystery" fabrics.

[Standard]

Good on ya lad. Hamish you are looking great, as we have come to expect Great job Lady Chrystel.

[BroosterB1]

In awe, simply in awe........

[pdcorlis]

Wonderful addition to your kollection Ham - Lady Chrystal's pleating is absolutely brilliant! As always your eye for detail is such a joy to see. Your shirt and hose are in wonderful harmony with the tartan colors.

Thank You for being such an inspiration.

[BEEDEE]

Five more to the Century! Way to go!!!

Brian

[TheDev]

For the record, I am never bored by your posts, Hamish. In fact, as a newly inducted kilt aficionado, I get a great deal of enjoyment from what you share.

One of these days I will have more than one kilt. I can't say I'll breach the nineties, but I may have at least three.

As always, thank you for sharing.

[Riverkilt]

Double box pleated to the set...need to know your math for that for sure!

Did I miss what tartan it is, or is it a fashion tartan?

95, seems like the home stretch, but I doubt you'll stop at 100...

Sharp look too my friend

Ron

[GDub]

Very nice! Congrats on #95, and kudos to Lady Chrystel for an obviously finely crafted kilt!