Sir Chris Hoy

**Jock Scot** · 10th June 10, 02:25 AM

The jacket is not too bad, but I think that some one has tried to "re-invent the wheel" and failed----no, failed is the wrong word ----- not succeeded.

**Downunder Kilt** · 10th June 10, 02:43 AM

I think Sir Chris Hoy's jacket is what they call "the Wallace" but without the cutaway. As for the other jacket referenced, not my cup of tea at all. I think the Wallace with the cutaway is a style which could be a popular extension of the more traditional jackets we know. I like the style.

**Tobus** · 10th June 10, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

The jacket is not too bad, but I think that some one has tried to "re-invent the wheel" and failed----no, failed is the wrong word ----- not succeeded.

Seconded.

It looks too much like a plain old suit coat to me. Boring. Not 'wrong', necessarily. Just not a great match for the style that accentuates a kilt.

**denmcdough** · 10th June 10, 11:09 AM

Not bad.....acceptable!

**Whidbey78** · 10th June 10, 11:35 AM

Not bad. Not great though. It looks like a hybrid of at least three vastly diffeing styles of kilt jacket and a contemporary sportcoat. I agree that a bit of cutout would improve the line. It's too much vertical line without enough horizontal to balance it out...it gives him the look of having either a very long torso or very short legs. Of course, he very well could be a man of unusual build.

I think the short and somewhat narrow lapel doesn't fit well with a waistcoat, but that's my opinion. It seems to have too many angled lines meeting (well, nearly meeting) in the middle of his torso.

I have a modified suit jacket with a lapel like. I shortened it about 3 inches, maybe even 4(can't recall now) and did a very minimal cutout for the sporran, removing just enough to clear it, and kept 2 of the 3 buttons. It looks good and has a nice line but works best with "darker" tartans and larger setts. My US Army kilt looks nice, but my Wallace, for example, looks off with it.

As jock said, not a sucsessful re-invention of the wheel, but I don't see it as a total failure. It just needs some refinement. Maybe it would look better with a solid kilt instead of tartan? It could be good with a more contemporary kilt, sans sporran. And no waistcoat. It's just too much in my mind for that jacket.

Just my $0.02 USD.

**Hamish** · 10th June 10, 04:05 PM

Sir Chris Hoy's jacket, indeed his entire outfit, was made for him by Howie Nicholsby of '21st Century Kilts' in Edinburgh. The style of jacket is one favoured by Howie and is a feature of his kilt suits, of which I have four. where the sporran is not necessarily worn. It is correct that this style of jacket is always worn unbuttoned, with or without a waistcoat according to the formality, or informality, of the occasion.

Personally, I like the style and find it a refreshing change from the standard Argyll jackets which also are well represented in my wardrobe.

Take care,
Ham.

**Downunder Kilt** · 10th June 10, 04:08 PM

Great to see you Hamish, hope all is going well and take care yourself

**Zardoz** · 11th June 10, 08:41 AM

Originally Posted by Hamish

Sir Chris Hoy's jacket, indeed his entire outfit, was made for him by Howie Nicholsby of '21st Century Kilts' in Edinburgh. The style of jacket is one favoured by Howie and is a feature of his kilt suits, of which I have four. where the sporran is not necessarily worn. It is correct that this style of jacket is always worn unbuttoned, with or without a waistcoat according to the formality, or informality, of the occasion.

Personally, I like the style and find it a refreshing change from the standard Argyll jackets which also are well represented in my wardrobe.

Take care,
Ham.

I'm with hamish on this one.
I think in this modern world some are too concerned with fitting in to a type. Whilst there are loose conventions on highland attire, it is true, but there is ample room for a spot of personal flair.

**Maxblade** · 10th June 10, 11:16 AM

As a newbie I can certainly say that the one phrase I have been instructed on is "there are no kilt police". For someone like me who does not have the means to buy everything at once, I may find some situations would be "ok" for me to wear a non-cutaway jacket if that is all I had available to me...I imagine this is more a choice than a misunderstanding or lack of options....I suppose if it is good enough for presence of The Royalty...it is good enough for me.

**ThistleDown** · 10th June 10, 09:14 PM

Originally Posted by Tobus

Seconded.

It looks too much like a plain old suit coat to me. Boring. Not 'wrong', necessarily. Just not a great match for the style that accentuates a kilt.

Just not a Highland jacket, in other words, because it gives only a passing nod (its length) to the kilt and accessories its worn with. As for the one worn by Lord Semple in the pics with HRH I'm not sure even the nod was given.