Fashion Kilts

**llyd** · 13th February 11, 08:21 AM

Oh, bloody hell...looks like it is high time to draw and quarter another designer upon the commons green...

**TheNaughtyScot** · 13th February 11, 08:37 AM

Perhaps it's just me, but I believe modifying kilts into high fashion ensembles only emphasizes their femininity, especially without the sporran. I have found that when worn traditionally with the Scottish accoutrements, most people don't bat an eye because they just say the guy is wearing a kilt. But when you wear it in other ways like the high fashion ideas without the sporran or other Scottish identifiers, it quickly becomes a guy in a skirt. This is especially so when you were stocking whose tops end under your skirt.

-Ian

**Jimmy** · 14th February 11, 05:36 AM

Originally Posted by TheNaughtyScot

Perhaps it's just me, but I believe modifying kilts into high fashion ensembles only emphasizes their femininity, especially without the sporran. I have found that when worn traditionally with the Scottish accoutrements, most people don't bat an eye because they just say the guy is wearing a kilt. But when you wear it in other ways like the high fashion ideas without the sporran or other Scottish identifiers, it quickly becomes a guy in a skirt. This is especially so when you were stocking whose tops end under your skirt.

-Ian

I could not agree more Ian, these guys in the photos are wearing skirts not kilts.
If men want to wear skirts so be it, its their choice and I suppose some men may enjoy this in the same way we enjoy wearing kilts, but I want to wear men's clothing which is a kilt not a skirt. I have nothing against men in skirts, lots of young men get away with it and probably look good in them, its just that I prefer a kilt

**Dixiecat** · 14th February 11, 08:32 AM

Yes. Haute Couture fashion shows are to the garment industry as the avante garde art museum is to the art world. You may not like what you see, but you can appreciate how the artist got there.

To illustrate ali's fine explanations on the matter, I suggest that you watch The Devil Wears Prada. There's a wonderful scene where the heroine is caught scoffing at the decision over the colour of a belt. Should it be robin's egg blue or cerulean blue? The Devil then upbraids her with an very good explanation on how this decision perculates down to the average person.

**ali8780** · 14th February 11, 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by Dixiecat

Yes. Haute Couture fashion shows are to the garment industry as the avante garde art museum is to the art world. You may not like what you see, but you can appreciate how the artist got there.

To illustrate ali's fine explanations on the matter, I suggest that you watch The Devil Wears Prada. There's a wonderful scene where the heroine is caught scoffing at the decision over the colour of a belt. Should it be robin's egg blue or cerulean blue? The Devil then upbraids her with an very good explanation on how this decision perculates down to the average person.

The Devil Wears Prada is such a fun and funny way to introduce one into the fashion industry, and I was going to also suggest viewing the documentary The September Issue for a more serious glimpse into fashion and the editing process of Vogue magazine.

**Detroitpete** · 13th February 11, 09:28 AM

Ok, what do I know about fashion?? I'm obviously VERY bored (finished the Wine Closet!) so I checked out the link provided and although I'm not taken by some of the oddities I saw, I actually appreciate the use of tweeds, tartans and jackets for the younger generation.

**Detroitpete** · 13th February 11, 10:01 AM

I live in a world where if you are under 30 years of age, your p@ntz are sagged down below your rear end and you have to hold them up constantly with one hand. If you are over 30, you wear khakis and some silly golf shirt with a logo on it.

If I saw the lads walking about like this, I'd call it a welcome change--at least just for change sake.

**llyd** · 13th February 11, 10:17 AM

I guess it is better than " boy, pull up your bloody pants!"

**Jock Scot** · 13th February 11, 10:39 AM

Thank you Ali for pointing out things about fashion and fashion shows that I would never in a 1000 years have considered and I am a wee tad wiser now!