Fashion Kilts - NY Fashion Week

[Whidbey78]

This doesn't really bother me. The whole bunch of them look pretty ridiculous, and it could easily be considered an insult to tradition. But, we're not likely to see anyone actually wearing these. These shows are just like the auto shows where they show off "concept cars." They unveil all these things that look like the Batmobile or something from the Jetsons but all that happens is five years later you see some bits and pieces of the concept car, but it still looks like what was on the road last year and the one before.

[Detroitpete]

This doesn't really bother me. The whole bunch of them look pretty ridiculous, and it could easily be considered an insult to tradition. But, we're not likely to see anyone actually wearing these. These shows are just like the auto shows where they show off "concept cars." They unveil all these things that look like the Batmobile or something from the Jetsons but all that happens is five years later you see some bits and pieces of the concept car, but it still looks like what was on the road last year and the one before.

Between your statement Whidbey, and Ali's, I actually think I'm begining to understand this! Who would have thought?

[tpa]

Therein obviously lies the essence of my problem. Style I can appreciate, even if I don't possess it.

As you point out fashion shoots are not directed at the likes of me, so it really does not matter, but the reason I frequently have a problem with "fashion" clothes of the catwalk variety is that I am a keen photographer. I love creating attractive (to me at least) pictures, be they land or seascapes, urban sculptures, males or females and if they are wearing tartan it is a definite bonus from a colour and personal perspective. So if someone puts an attractive female in outlandish garb, which does nothing to enhance for her natural assets, then it does absolutely nothing aesthetically for me. My comment about the pockets stemmed from the fact that they upset the cohesion and harmony of the outfits.

I love your comments.

[Watson42]

I know very little about kilts and how they are constructed, just that I find them appealing in many ways. Looking at these examples I'm curious as to the material used. With the way they're bunching up at the front (apron, yes?), it looks to me as though they have been made using a very lightweight material, something along the lines of t-shirt cotton comes to mind.
I'm also wondering if the outfits might look more appealing if the models didn't appear as if someone has spat in their lattes.

[Irish Jack O'Brian]

I have enjoyed the comments that have been made. The whole idea of "Fashion Kilts" is usually non-traditional, but it has many proponents.

The most noticeable is probably http://www.dressedtokilt.com/index.php (Look under 'Designers')

But also the work of Howie Nicholsby at http://www.21stcenturykilts.com/

And also:
Jean Paul Gaultier

Pringle of Scotland


Thom Browne

[Whidbey78]

I really don't understand the pants under a kilt concept. Wear pants or wear a kilt. Not both.

[ali8780]

I have enjoyed the comments that have been made. The whole idea of "Fashion Kilts" is usually non-traditional, but it has many proponents.

The most noticeable is probably http://www.dressedtokilt.com/index.php (Look under 'Designers')

But also the work of Howie Nicholsby at http://www.21stcenturykilts.com/

And also:
Jean Paul Gaultier

Pringle of Scotland


Thom Browne

Very interesting pictures, thanks for posting these! I never tire of seeing designers' takes on kilts. I find it interesting how some can be so very masculine and yet not traditional at all, and I find others to be very effeminate.

[ali8780]

I know very little about kilts and how they are constructed, just that I find them appealing in many ways. Looking at these examples I'm curious as to the material used. With the way they're bunching up at the front (apron, yes?), it looks to me as though they have been made using a very lightweight material, something along the lines of t-shirt cotton comes to mind.
I'm also wondering if the outfits might look more appealing if the models didn't appear as if someone has spat in their lattes.

It looks like a heavier weight wool to me, I'm thinking the reason it is bunching in front is due to the fabric sticking to whatever it is they have on their legs as they walk.

And good luck with the models-- I've always thought that if I became a designer, I'd bring back the smiles and happy faces.

[Rex_Tremende]

Ali, thanks much for your explanations. You are quite correct.

Jack, I've been down this road here before. Personally I find the connection between the traditional styles and contemporary fashion as art to be an exciting one. Thanks for your post.

Regards,
Rex.

[glasgow32]

Not my cup of tea, but I guess it will expose more people to kilts.