Fashion Kilts - NY Fashion Week

[Irish Jack O'Brian]

I have enjoyed the comments that have been made. The whole idea of "Fashion Kilts" is usually non-traditional, but it has many proponents.

The most noticeable is probably http://www.dressedtokilt.com/index.php (Look under 'Designers')

But also the work of Howie Nicholsby at http://www.21stcenturykilts.com/

And also:
Jean Paul Gaultier

Pringle of Scotland


Thom Browne

[Whidbey78]

I really don't understand the pants under a kilt concept. Wear pants or wear a kilt. Not both.

[Spartan Tartan]

I really don't understand the pants under a kilt concept. Wear pants or wear a kilt. Not both.

***. Exactly.

[Rex_Tremende]

Ali, thanks much for your explanations. You are quite correct.

Jack, I've been down this road here before. Personally I find the connection between the traditional styles and contemporary fashion as art to be an exciting one. Thanks for your post.

Regards,
Rex.

[SlackerDrummer]

Without wishing to split too many hairs, if we go back a 100 years that would take us back to 1911 and the Victorian era had been over for 10 years. Knife pleats were in fashion as was pleating to the sett, Tartan yardage was increasing to the nominal 8 yards, Day jackets in their varying styles were very much as they are today,Evening jackets the same, brogues are similar to todays, ties are very much the same, bonnets are the same and any traditional kilt wearing Scot of today(and vice versa) would not feel out of place should he transported back a 100 years. So Yes indeed, the traditional kilt and its attire is basically the same.

In 1911, lapels on day jackets were higher, wider, and there were more buttons. Shirts had high, detachable collars. The evolution from Victorian fashion to that of today didn't all take place during Edward's reign. But, yes, let's not split hairs.

[ali8780]

I have enjoyed the comments that have been made. The whole idea of "Fashion Kilts" is usually non-traditional, but it has many proponents.

The most noticeable is probably http://www.dressedtokilt.com/index.php (Look under 'Designers')

But also the work of Howie Nicholsby at http://www.21stcenturykilts.com/

And also:
Jean Paul Gaultier

Pringle of Scotland


Thom Browne

Very interesting pictures, thanks for posting these! I never tire of seeing designers' takes on kilts. I find it interesting how some can be so very masculine and yet not traditional at all, and I find others to be very effeminate.

[ali8780]

I know very little about kilts and how they are constructed, just that I find them appealing in many ways. Looking at these examples I'm curious as to the material used. With the way they're bunching up at the front (apron, yes?), it looks to me as though they have been made using a very lightweight material, something along the lines of t-shirt cotton comes to mind.
I'm also wondering if the outfits might look more appealing if the models didn't appear as if someone has spat in their lattes.

It looks like a heavier weight wool to me, I'm thinking the reason it is bunching in front is due to the fabric sticking to whatever it is they have on their legs as they walk.

And good luck with the models-- I've always thought that if I became a designer, I'd bring back the smiles and happy faces.

[glasgow32]

Not my cup of tea, but I guess it will expose more people to kilts.

[ali8780]

Oh, also, I thought I'd include this link to Rag & Bone's off the rack line just so you can see some contrast. it's from last fall, so not the same collection, but you can still get the idea of how they tone things down for dashing and smart dressing guys like all of you:

Click here

And also you'll see what I mean about price. This is going to be their lowest price point, and I know we couldn't afford $220 for a plaid men's shirt.

As for the kilts from this next fall's line, I'd be utterly shocked if they made it into their ready to wear line, and I'd be even more shocked if the department store buyers purchased very many of them.

See what happens when you guys get me talking about fashion?? I just never shut up.

[OftKilted]

While I don't particularly go for the kilts themselves, the jackets to go with them are interesting. And the sporran that was shown is an interesting modern take.