Jermaine Jackson Kilted Concert in Glasgow

[CMcG]

What do you think of his efforts?






http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scot...cle4818901.ece
http://www.purepeople.com/article/th...hael_a116530/1
http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/h...ecial.20381124

[creagdhubh]

I must say, not bad, not bad at all. I like it, actually! It works for him and he looks at ease in his attire too. Where there are definitely certain accessories that I would never wear, I still like it. The black buttons on his doublet are pretty cool! Thanks for sharing.

Cheers,

[CMcG]

Judging by Slanj's Facebook page, it looks like they may have provided the outfit:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...2944504&type=1

[tulloch]

Looks like he has found the joy of being kilted. Just hike it up a little bit and it will feel perfect.

[Tobus]

This will probably come off sounding way more negative than I mean it to, but I think he looks foolish. I don't know why there's such a trend lately of American artists wearing generic kilt-hire outfits when they perform in Scotland, but it's kind of silly. They should stick with their normal performance outfits that is part of their usual style. Hire a kilt for dinner, the afterparty, or whatever, but don't put on a kilt for the performance. Especially not the ridiculous fly plaid and ruche tie. It's patronising in a pseudo-mocking way. Do you think he puts on lederhosen when performing in Germany? Does he wear a striped shirt and beret when performing in France? I doubt it.

To me, this would be like an artist putting on boots, spurs, a huge belt buckle, and a cowboy hat when performing in Texas. For some reason, a lot of artists or visiting celebrities do this. Some might think it's amusing, but I don't care for it. If it's not who you normally are, then why would I want you to put on a costume of my culture when you're performing for me?

[TheOfficialBren]

Tobus, I hear you on that one.

I'm not sure why celebrities feel that they have to dress by geographic location.

I on RARE occasions (twice, exactly, to date) wear my kilt on stage...but it is always in a respectful manner, even if worn in a contemporary style...plus I drum and sing so it's very practical...moreso than jeans. Overwhelmingly most of the time, though, I gig bifurcated. I would never want highland dress to seem costumey or gimmicky. That would be really disheartening...which is why I so rarely perform in any Highland clothing. St Paddy's (though the kilt connection elludes me), Tartan Day, St Andrew's Day, Bannockburn Day, Hogmanay, or other culturally significant dates, really, are potentially kilted gigs but ONLY if it's kosher.

Literally, though, for 99.99% of gigs my kilt stays home.

[Jock Scot]

I am sure no harm was meant, but it just relegates the kilt further into the costume class in many of the unknowing's eyes.

[Flavia]

Tobus: maybe he was taking advantage of being in Scotland to wear something he normally wouldn't feel comfortable wearing, but really wanted to? (&, as for wearing lederhosen, or striped jersies & berets - well, duh! Would you wear any of that, even at gunpoint? Especially if you could wear a kilt, instead?). I'd like to think of it as a compliment, rather than an insult; we can judge by his overall behavior to see which one it is.

But the ruche tie is a very modern trend, & I've seen it with tux jackets worn with kilts.

[mookien]

I think his outfit looks great - fly plaid, brooch, buttons, ruche tie (especially in purple), and all. The kilt may have slipped down a bit during the performance. As to the whys and wherefores, I have no idea and would not dare to speculate. But then again, I like the outfits on the guys in the following clip, and they are in Indonesia, ... or perhaps in a Hollywood sound studio.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miobysK59tI