Wall Street Journal Article

[Tobus]

But the guy in the “kilt” most definitely was not.
Regards,
Mike

I've been pondering the fellow just to the right of center. What he's wearing is indeed a kilt, so I can't really fault him there, even though he's wearing it way shorter than we're accustomed to seeing. And at least he's wearing hose. The jacket and turtleneck, though, make it seem really weird. Not to mention the gloves and boots. The cut/style of the jacket with the belt around it, coupled with the blonde hair in a buzz cut and the leather boots/gloves, makes it look eerily military, and not in a good way. Almost like a modern take on a Nazi uniform. I apologize for invoking that visual here, but that's what it reminds me of.

The dude to the left of center... what the heck is that on his face? Something in his mouth, or through his nose?

[Mike_Oettle]

Actually I was focused more on the guy with the odd nose jewellery.

[kiltbook]

It is great to see the fashion industry taking note of the beauty of tartan clothing. Thanks for posting these pictures.

[MizzouScotsman]

The comments on the article are none too kind. "Crap" seems to be the common denominator.

Most people mock what they do not understand. So instead of keeping quiet, they think that they have to put their juvenile opinions out there for all to see. The Internet has awakened something in some people where they will say online what would never come out of their mouth in person. Sad really as I love the "Scottish" look and always have.

[rlloyd]

Most people mock what they do not understand. So instead of keeping quiet, they think that they have to put their juvenile opinions out there for all to see. The Internet has awakened something in some people where they will say online what would never come out of their mouth in person. Sad really as I love the "Scottish" look and always have.

I'll be the first to admit that, outside of the middle fellow, I do not understand this crap.

[MizzouScotsman]

I'll be the first to admit that, outside of the middle fellow, I do not understand this crap.

LOL...oh I don't either. I was referring to the over the top comments on the site itself. Almost juvenile comments like "is this what gay liberals wear", etc. As far as understanding fashion, before I met my wife...my socks didn't even match....lol

[MacFhearchair]

FWIW, from a fashion enthusiast:

The fellow right of center is wearing McQ which is Alexander McQueen's diffusion line. McQueen himself has been deceased for a while, so his vision isn't fully reflected here: it's only being interpreted by the people closest to him when he passed (never the same as the real thing).

McQueen identified strongly with Scotland. He paid homage to it in stunningly beautiful, wrenching, and emotional collections that showcased his masterful tailor's skill in tandem with historic tragedy - Google "Highland Rape" and "Widows of Culloden" to see what I mean.

He was a true artist and he had a deep and reverent love of Scotland and her history, and I tend consider his works with an open mind in light of these truths.

A lot of high fashion is about experimentation and it doesn't always work, but when it does watch out.

[James Hood]

"...A lot of high fashion is about experimentation and it doesn't always work, but when it does watch out."


Agreed.

In this opinion, high fashion "has to be" somewhat to greatly over "street fashion" in order to get the designers' messages across. From a practical clothing industry POV, it has been a long, long time since a "breakthrough" article of men's clothing has become mainstream (bluejeans?)...

...and possibly some are pondering the possibility, "...there's gold in them there kilts...."

[Peter Crowe]

I wish the Editor of the Wall Street Journal understood Scottish is an adjective, and the noun for someone from Scotland is Scot singular or Scots plural.