Like any national attire it is unique to that nation,well originally anyway and that is how it should be. Scots kilt jackets have to be cut in a way so they allow the kilt to swish and swing and fit the sporran, the embellishments such as the cuffs,epaulets,buttons,etc. have a military background, but that is mainly a tradition that is older than many countries and really ,I suppose, just the way it is. This attire is Scots, highland Scots, and that is what makes it special to this nation and instantly recognisable throughout the world.