Contemporary vs Traditional

[The Wizard of BC]

I think the problem with this particular poll is that the topic is far too broad.

While there is only one Traditional Kilt the other side of the coin is very diverse.

If I may suggest; If the article I wrote and that is posted here.

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=43530

were used as a starting point lumping a UK together with a USA Kilt would be a gross injustice to both.

I like the term Casual Style Kilt when talking about Rocky's Casual and Semi-Trad Models. Both are made from a non-Wool fabric. Both are machine sewn without stabilizers and interfacing.

But then we get into a further Gray area if we bring a Stillwater into the mix. Yes, it's non-Wool, machine sewn without interfacing so it should be in the Casual Style Kilt catagory. But the difference between a Stillwater and a USA Kilt Semi-Trad is like night and day.

I like the term MUG when referring to a UK. This is the term coined by Steven V. himself to describe his product.

A Contemporary Style Kilt is one which may use Wool or Non-Wool fabrics. But will have the interfacings that take the stress and strain off the pleats.


So maybe the categories of this poll are just too broad.

[MacKay71]

I voted contemporary just for the sake of cost if you're not sure about jumping in with both feet. My first kilt was a black UK that I got on sale.

[Monkey@Arms]

I think the problem with this particular poll is that the topic is far too broad.

While there is only one Traditional Kilt the other side of the coin is very diverse.

SNIP

So maybe the categories of this poll are just too broad.

Definitions are indeed hard to agree on. From my perspective anything that looks like a tradtional kilt, regardless of the material and quality of manufacturer is categorized as a "traditionally-styled" kilt. Not because its made in the traditional manner, or necessarily of like quality, but rather because to the outside non-Xmarks world, its perceived as a tradionally-styled Scottish kilt. Everything else is some type of modern kilt varient. Thus Steve, I put many of yours and Rocky's kilts in the traditional side of my personal catalog, even if you don't.

Best regards,

Jake