Prince Charles Duke of Rothesay in kilt photos

**MacMillans son** · 9th May 10, 09:40 PM

Terry, thank you for your gentle hand. However, I believe I truly do understand the spirit of the thread, hence my extreme enjoyment of it. And I completely agree with your assessment of HRH's overall style. I think I got hung up on a couple of posts regarding starting a new trend of mixing leather colors based on HRH's practice of doing so. (I am too lazy to go back and read all of the posts to confirm that, but I think that is what I read). I don't care who the wearer is, with few exceptions, I don't think that is a good look. So, as you said, I will do as I would with anyone else and emulate, or find inspiration in, those things that I like and leave the rest. I thank you for your thoughtful feedback. Now, ON WITH THE PHOTOS ! :-)

**ThistleDown** · 9th May 10, 10:16 PM

Hmmm, yes a return to the pics would be good, but we do need to understand that whether it meets the fashion sense of other parts of the world or not, the wearing of black shoes with other colours of leathers is traditional in the Highlands. The Duke is not a leader in fashion; he is a superb follower of tradition with consistent touches of his own personal style.

Rex

**Jock Scot** · 9th May 10, 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by ThistleDown

Hmmm, yes a return to the pics would be good, but we do need to understand that whether it meets the fashion sense of other parts of the world or not, the wearing of black shoes with other colours of leathers is traditional in the Highlands. The Duke is not a leader in fashion; he is a superb follower of tradition with consistent touches of his own personal style.

Rex

Hallelujah! Well said Rex.

**MacMillans son** · 10th May 10, 06:20 AM

Thank you sir, your point is well taken.

**davidlpope** · 10th May 10, 07:29 AM

Perhaps the as-yet unasked question is this:

Is it even possible to truly wear Traditional Highland Attire without emulating the style that is worn by Scots in the Highlands?

That is, perhaps when folks throughout the world "modify" Traditional Highland Attire to fit their own fashion sensibilities it ceases to be Traditional Highland Attire and becomes something else.

Cordially,

David

**MacMillans son** · 10th May 10, 07:54 AM

I believe that is Rex's well made point, exactly. "Tradition" is the historical constant root that is not open to "Fashion's" influence, but rather, the unchanging point where we all begin, and return to, when designing fashion.

Being of the blood, but not of the culture, I truly appreciate my friends of the Highlands participating and guiding me in my education. Thank you!

Brooke

**ThistleDown** · 10th May 10, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by davidlpope

Perhaps the as-yet unasked question is this:

Is it even possible to truly wear Traditional Highland Attire without emulating the style that is worn by Scots in the Highlands?

That is, perhaps when folks throughout the world "modify" Traditional Highland Attire to fit their own fashion sensibilities it ceases to be Traditional Highland Attire and becomes something else.

Cordially,

David

David, my answer is "no", but I think we might be better to exit this thread on the Duke of Rothesay and go to "What is Traditional Highland Dress" for further discussion. What say you and Brooke?

Rex

**davidlpope** · 10th May 10, 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by ThistleDown

David, my answer is "no", but I think we might be better to exit this thread on the Duke of Rothesay and go to "What is Traditional Highland Dress" for further discussion. What say you and Brooke?

Rex

Rex,

Great suggestion. My apologies for a "mini-hijack". The discussion is continued here:
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...52/#post882051

David