traditional vs. classic

[ChattanCat]

Traditional depends on the time period. What was worn before the ban on kilts ~1700's? Kilt were banned, before, little is known. We have seen that four yard kilts made sense, low yardage, lowered cost. 8 yard kilts were of the post ban kilts and the yardage grew to 8 yards. I digress, today, we have 4 and 8 yard kilts and a few great kilts.

[CMcG]

As far as time period goes, historical kilts are certainly a fascinating topic but I'm more concerned with tradition as it stands today. The 20th and 21st centuries are most appropriate for this as the bearers of tradition are either still alive or are within living memory.

That being said, if there are members of the rabble who have been strongly influenced by photos, paintings, or documents from older sources, I'm interested to know their thoughts as well!

[Panache]

"Classic" in fashion to me means those things that have stood the test of time, they are timeless garments that look as good today as they did when they first originated.

Tartan doublets, while very sharp, very bold, and very cool, are traditional but not classic. They are too far from what the mainstream considers "The Look" for Highland attire.

White hose and fly plaids while in fashion now have yet to achieve "classic" status. They have been around better than 25 years but only time will tell if they will still be worn or seen as good looking 50 years from now.

Will the pin stripe kilt suits of Howie Nicholsby (which I personally love) make the cut or be seen in the same light as the "Miami Vice look" of the early eighties?

XMTS explores the traditional, the classic, and the cutting edge.

We promote it all and inform the world of all the kilted options out there.

In the end it is up to the individual to make the choice what they like, and only Time will declare which looks last and which looks will remain confined to their respective eras.

Cheers

Jamie :ootd:

[JSFMACLJR]

[QUOTE=Panache;847482Tartan doublets, while very sharp, very bold, and very cool, are traditional but not classic. They are too far from what the mainstream considers "The Look" for Highland attire. [/QUOTE]

I beg to differ, Jamie. I would have to say that tartan doublets are indeed "classic." They have stood the test of time. They are worn by the cognizanti. They are not faddish. They are (generally) bespoke.

Why should we take into consideration what the "mainstream" considers to be proper Highland attire? That surely is dumbing things down to the least common denominator, and what is left is a milquetoast wishing to offend no one and fit into the crowd. That I would not call classic.

As aye,
Sandy

[creagdhubh]

I beg to differ, Jamie. I would have to say that tartan doublets are indeed "classic." They have stood the test of time. They are worn by the cognizanti. They are not faddish. They are (generally) bespoke.

Why should we take into consideration what the "mainstream" considers to be proper Highland attire? That surely is dumbing things down to the least common denominator, and what is left is a milquetoast wishing to offend no one and fit into the crowd. That I would not call classic.

As aye,
Sandy

Man do I ever agree! I plan to have a tartan doublet made at some point. Only to be worn as the fullest of full dress for evening wear, naturally.

[muirkirkca]

I have a small hand drawn sketch of a g-g grandfather from the early to mid-1800s. Shows a gentleman in trousers, jacket, bonnet and plaid. He was a shepherd from the Argyll region so the plaid was likely utilitarian.

[creagdhubh]

I have a small hand drawn sketch of a g-g grandfather from the early to mid-1800s. Shows a gentleman in trousers, jacket, bonnet and plaid. He was a shepherd from the Argyll region so the plaid was likely utilitarian.

Interesting.