This month's issue (October '05) of Men's Fitness Magazine has a display on p.49 of "premium" denim jeans for men.

Guess? "Calibur" $158

True Religion Brand Jeans "Joey" $172

Levi's Premium "Heathen" $198

Rock and Republic "Taylor" $198

Howe "Skinny Puppy" $200

My new Filson catalog for fall shows their 24oz wool mackinaw field pants for $165

Most any maker of men's slacks for office wear will offer them from about $60 to $150.

Looks like kilts are becoming a sound financial option that provides solid value over designer jeans and even dress pants.

Ron