I've got a custom made, 8 yard, hand-sewn, knife pleated, Loch Carron strome made by a professional kilt maker from the Kieth school that I dealt with personally regarding my requirement.

It's the finest article of clothing I've ever owned. It's also the most expensive (if you discount the mess kits I've had to buy). I marvel at the precision and skill involved in it's construction. I get more satisfaction from possessing it than from any 'nice suit' if ever owned. If my beautiful Kilt was destroyed in a tragic accident I'd still replace it in a heartbeat regardless of the cost, that's how much I love it and love wearing the Kilt.

I've also got some PV kilts. They got me into kilting. They are not the same as my 'proper kilt' but I can wear them out and about without fear of breaking them and I do wear them still and my heart beats a little slower if someone is throwing Guiness about...

I doubt I would have splashed out on my proper kilt were it not for experimental forays with these PV's. It took my trying out kilting in these to prompt me to buy a real one. I doubt I'd have splashed out otherwise and consequently felt vindicated and safe when deciding to buy as I knew in advance it was what I really wanted and my investment would not be wasted.

I think all Kilt types are valid and I'd love to expound... but as we are continually reminded, this sub-forum is about tradtional kilts so in that respect I agree. There is absolutely nothing like them.