How large is your kilt addiction?

[Graham]

Jimmy, from what I have heard of your turnaround for kilt orders, it's no wonder you don't have many in stock, they go out the door too quick.

[Hamish]

My goodness!... Can you remember all of this or have you loaded the information into an Excel spreadsheet to keep track of it.

Hi Blue!

I have the list saved as a document in Lotus WordPro and just add to it as and when necessary. I'm afraid I do not understand spreadsheets and have never knowingly used one. Strange, I know - but true!

[Hamish]

Sad thing is... I sincerely think that Hamish has more in his closets that I have in-stock at the shop!!!

Guys like that make Jockey nervous.

Hi Jimmy!

Well, that is obviously because you sell yours, whilst I do not (nor will I - ever!!)!

[The Kilted Chef]

18. 4yd Tartan Army Breacan - Kinloch Anderson (1998)
19. 4yd Kinloch Anderson Corporate Breacan - Kinloch Anderson (1999)
20. 4yd City of Edinburgh Breacan - Kinloch Anderson (1999)
21. 4yd Kinloch Anderson Hunting Breacan - Kinloch Anderson (1999)

Hamish,
How do you like the Breacans? I've looked at them before, but have a problem with the washability. I currently list StillwaterKilts as my favorite off-the-peg due to the fact that I can wash and wear. I don't like to wear the "good wool" when mucking about in daily activity. The dry cleaning of wool seems to be my put-off. Other than that, how do you like the fit? The "wearability" of the Breacan? I guess I would like an in-the-field review from someone who wears the Breacan before I put my hard earned $ on the line. Thanks!

Larry

[al' Sporrano]

Hi,

Coincidentally, this same question came up recently on the Bravehearts Forum. This was what I posted there:

Well, you asked for it:

1. 8yd Gunn, Ancient Colours - Alex Scott, Aberdeen(1973)
2. 8yd Gunn, Weathered Colours - TFCK (2001)
3. 8yd MackIntosh, Ancient Hunting - Charity Shop (2003)
4. 8yd Maple Leaf, Canadian District - Geoffrey (Tailor) (2003)
5. 6yd Buchanan, Weathered Colours - KiltieBear, London (2003)
6. 8yd Black Barathea - Geoffrey (Tailor) (2004)

7. 6yd Black Barathea - TFCK (2000)
8. 6yd Bottle Green AR Tweed - TFCK (2000)**
9. 6yd Black Imitation Leather - TFCK (2000)
10. 6yd Khaki Poly/Wool - TFCK (2000)
11. 6yd Dark Blue Poly/Wool - TFCK (2002)**
12. 6yd Coffee/Brown Poly/Wool - TFCK (2002)
13. 6yd White Poly/Wool - TFCK (2002)
14. 6yd Wine Poly/Wool - TFCK (2003)
15. 6yd Grey Pinstripe Worsted - TFCK (2003)**
16. 6yd Brown Imitation Leather - TFCK (2003)

17. 6yd Black 'Hidden Tartan' - Highland Store, London (2004)

18. 4yd Tartan Army Breacan - Kinloch Anderson (1998)
19. 4yd Kinloch Anderson Corporate Breacan - Kinloch Anderson (1999)
20. 4yd City of Edinburgh Breacan - Kinloch Anderson (1999)
21. 4yd Kinloch Anderson Hunting Breacan - Kinloch Anderson (1999)

22. Utilikilt - Workmans, Caramel (Standard) (2000)
23. Utilikilt - Original, Khaki (Standard) (2001)
24. Utilikilt - Original, Black (Neo-Trad) (2001)
25. Utilikilt - Original, Olive (Neo-Trad) (2002)
26. Utilikilt - Original, Tan-Khaki (Standard)(2002)
27. Utilikilt - Original, Olive (Standard) (2002)
28. Utilikilt - Black Leather (Neo-Trad)(2003)
29. Utilikilt - Workmans, Natural/White (Neo-Trad) (2003)
30. Utilikilt - Workmans, Chocolate Brown (Neo-Trad) (2003)

31. Amerikilt - Tan (2002)
32. Amerikilt - Olive Green (2003)

33. NeoKilt/SavannahKilt - Leine Khaki (2003)

34. Mountain Kilt - Khaki (2004)

35. 4yd Beige Corduroy - TFCK [On Order]
36. 8yd Blue 'Saltire Kilt' - Kilt Centre, Scotland [Considering!]

** = With matching jacket to form suit.

Sorry, but you did ask!

SHOWOFF!

[richardljohnson]

Like my granddaddy said, "Son, if you can do it ain't bragging and if you can't find a good poker game and try your luck!"

Yep, granddaddy was full of it!

RLJ-

[Mr. Kilt]

Hi,

Coincidentally, this same question came up recently on the Bravehearts Forum. This was what I posted there:

Well, you asked for it:

<SNIP>

34. Mountain Kilt - Khaki (2004)


Sorry, but you did ask!

Hamish...what are your thoughts on the Mountain Kilt? That was the first "kilt" I bought, and I know a number of the traditionalists here really don't like it much. I love mine, although I haven't worn it much lately.

[Mr. Kilt]

I have 4...for now.

1. Mountain kilt (khaki)
2. Buzz Kidder canvas kilt (forest green)
3. Bear Kilt (Black Watch, grizzly cut)
4. Converted kilted s***t (cheap eBay purchase for kicking around the house)

[Hamish]

Hamish,
How do you like the Breacans? I've looked at them before, but have a problem with the washability. I currently list StillwaterKilts as my favorite off-the-peg due to the fact that I can wash and wear. I don't like to wear the "good wool" when mucking about in daily activity. The dry cleaning of wool seems to be my put-off. Other than that, how do you like the fit? The "wearability" of the Breacan? I guess I would like an in-the-field review from someone who wears the Breacan before I put my hard earned $ on the line. Thanks!

Larry

Hi Larry,

Well, I do like my Breacans but, because of the lightweight wool fabric that KA uses, I somewhat restrict the wearing of them to our summer months. They are great for walking, hiking, etc. and, indeed, general wear.

Beware though: you simply must NOT wash these garments - dry clean only! Wool cannot be washed successfully, and especially if it is pleated. So, just don't try it! Another advantage of dry cleaning is that the garment is returned to you with beautifully sharply pressed pleats. The Hoffmann presses that the cleaning companies use are far superior to any hand-ironing that one does at home.

Not having worn anything but kilts for five years (15th of next month will be my 5th Anniversary!), I too would not dream of wearing a decent, woollen kilt for 'mucky' jobs about the house .... that's what the excellent Utilikilts were made for!

As for the fit of the Breacan: well, they come 'off the peg' in set sizes and lengths, so chances are they are not going to fit as well as a tailor-made 8 yard kilt, but I've had no problems with them in that respect.

Just remember, Larry, that you get only what you pay for in this life. If you want a lightweight woollen 4 yard kilt, instead of a heavier weight 8 yard kilt than you will not do much better than opting for a Breacan from Kinloch Anderson.

[Hamish]

SHOWOFF!

Oh dear! Is it that obvious, Al.? But, like you, I was asked!

Never mind, if you've got it, flaunt it. That's what I say!