Alan Cumming OBE

[nh_maclean]

I must say I'd wear the outfit - boots and all. I think this particular Cummings tartan is a good choice for it - I think some other tartans might make the look a little over the top but well done!

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

I think the main reason this works (despite the clunky boots) is the impeccable tailoring-- if it had been off even a bit...

(BTW-- please note the proper placement of his Order of the British Empire decoration)

[Asser 1]

Well done! I think I would have left the boots home too. Todd, your sure you don't want to give that look a go?(grin).

[skauwt]

i think he looks rather dapper in some way he`s also making a bold statement by being dressed in so much of his clan tartan shows a real sense of pride
and with the boots lets face it alan just has to put his stamp on any piece of clothing he wears its his nature to do so

[Deil the Yin]

Sweet Boots! Of course, only Alan Cumming could pull them off with that outfit... Impeccable tailoring goes a long way, too.

i think he looks rather dapper in some way he`s also making a bold statement by being dressed in so much of his clan tartan shows a real sense of pride
and with the boots lets face it alan just has to put his stamp on any piece of clothing he wears its his nature to do so

[highlander_Daz]

wasnt for speeding Trefor , she set her dog on some kids and ended up in court

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk...rd-746502.html

[sockknitter]

He looks great...cutting edge w/ the boots. I almost think the solid red hose and black boots balance all the tartan...or give it a strong foundation. I also think he might be one of only a few men to pull this off successfully.

I'm a BIG fan of the man...

[bigdad1]

I think the main reason this works (despite the clunky boots) is the impeccable tailoring-- if it had been off even a bit...

(BTW-- please note the proper placement of his Order of the British Empire decoration)

Well since he had just been awarded it I believe it is safe to say someone pinned it on him so he doesn't get any credit for the proper placement.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

[Referring to MoR's comment on the placement of Mr. Cumming's OBE on his lapel] Well since he had just been awarded it I believe it is safe to say someone pinned it on him so he doesn't get any credit for the proper placement.

That is of course, absolutely correct... to a point. Prior to receiving the OBE an equerry would have pinned a small hook to the front of Mr. Cumming's jacket. This is called an investing pin, and the decoration or medal is hung on that when it is presented. This eliminates having to fumble with the pin on the back of the decoration while trying to pin it on. As you can see from the attached link, the OBE was originally placed lower on the jacket to make it easier for HRH The Princess Royal to invest Mr. Cumming with the award. http://www.thesun.co.uk/scotsol/home...cess-Anne.html

After receiving his OBE, Mr. Cumming would have been led into another room, where he would have been given the box for the OBE, along with the letters patent confirming the award. Generally, at this time, the decoration is removed and the investing pin is also removed from the jacket. Most individuals are photographed holding their OBE, usually in its box.

However, in this instance, I suspect that Mr. Cumming's tailor stitched two tiny loops (called beckets) at the appropriate level on the lapel, allowing the decoration to be properly worn merely by slipping the pin on the back of the OBE through the beckets.

I pointed out the placement of Mr. Cumming's OBE so that those gentlemen who might not be conversant with the wearing of orders, decorations, and medals, would note how they should be worn on the lapel. I don't recall giving Mr. Cumming's any credit for having placed his OBE on his lapel, although I think all credit is due to him for having received it.

[pdcorlis]

Man oh man - that's a whole lot of tartan! Now, I doubt I could ever pull off a look like this, but I think he looks splendid. I love the cut of the jacket, the five button waistcoat, the impeccable tailoring and the fresh look of the sporran. The color of the kilt hose seems perfect and the boots (are those ammo boots?) while not my cup of tea really do anchor him firmly to the ground.

Oh yeah - the OBE is a remarkable achievement! Well done Mr. Cumming!