Sir Chris Hoy - Odd Jacket?

[Whidbey78]

MacMillan, I think the box cut is favoured by clothing manufacturers because its easier and cheaper than putting in vents. Most tailors I know (my late Father-in-law was one) laugh behind the backs of customers who ask for that 'style'.

I think you're right on that one. If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right. Humans don't fit into squares. It doesn't have to be perfectly tailored, but it should be fitted to something resembling a human body. I do think it could work, but it needs a LOT of work and refinement.

I find it ironic that us "Salt of the Earth" types take it upon ourselves to tailor garments we can't afford to have tailored, and do all we can to look our best, but those who have the resources to have things custom made will wear things that fit like my older brother's hand-me-downs...only worse.

[Zardoz]

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.

[auld argonian]

I've seen a lot of jackets that are cut so that the hem of the jacket is even with the cuffs like that. I bought an H&M three piece suit in black that's cut like that and have worn the kilt with it instead of the trousers...and it don't look bad at all. You do have to wear the vest with the outfit as the jacket is cut in such a way that it looks much better unbuttoned.

Best

AA

[artificer]

A boxy looking jacket does nothing to flatter the wearer, especially when worn with a kilt. The result is similar to that of stacking two children's blocks one upon the other, but without the benefit of coloured letters to break up the monotony of the look.
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None of this happens with the "box cut" jacket favoured by German stylist Hugo Boss, and unfortunately (in my opinion) copied without much imagination by some high street shopkeepers who have misled their customers into accepting "trendy" as haute couture.

My view on the jacket: two thumbs down.

MoR, Very funny example of visual weights and balances
I nearly sprayed my morning tea on the monitor.

In my opinion, the box cut jacket really only looks good on the very fit. YOU have to be shaped like a wedge to have the box look good on you. MoR, is correct that the kilt does nothing to aid this, as it 'inverts' the wedge, bringing more visual mass downward on the body frame (ie it flares out toward the knee). A tapered jacket aids the visual narrowing of the waist (even when it doesn't).

I also think a cut away, even a minimal one, would help a lot here.

[Heming]

I for one find the jacket absolutely smashing! I have one!

[highland mafia]

That fella with HRH looks amazing!! I think it's very unique and works well. I personally would love to find out were he got it or had it made I suspect..