found this today - biltkilt.com

[GreenDragon]

http://www.biltkilt.com/index.php

REALLY interesting to the eye.

your thoughts?

[csbdr]

I love them! I want a box pleated tartan kilt with pockets. I've seen good reports from folks who have them, and they will work with you to do what you want, even change the design ( like more pleats, sewing down the fell, etc.) I've been impressed and want to try one someday. The apron, in case you're curious, is a tradtional width fringed apron. Last I looked they didn't have pics from the front, but emailed me some when I asked for them. I think they said they use Locharron 16oz tarton...I can't remember the weight for sure

[thescot]

Well, it's just not for me. I have a "hillwalker" style kilt from several years ago that is a 5 yard tartan kilt with a pocket in it--that I never use. It seemed like a good idea at the time.

As for those styles that I think of as utilikilt styles . . .well, they just look too much like skirts and not enough like real kilts to me. (Let the stoning begin. ) I know lots of folks here were that style, and it doesn't offend me or anything, but it just doesn't seem to be a kilt to me. But then, neither do those tweed models that are not tartan.

I'll be quiet now and let the slings and arrows of outrage ensue. I'm pretty sure I stepped on a few toes, but that really was not my intent. I'm just a little to Jock Scot for all that.

[Larry124]

I’m not a fan of exterior pockets but looking at the rest of the kilt I think that I prefer Sport Kilt’s specialty fabric kilts or AmeriKilts (I order mine custom without snaps).

But I’m glad that they are there. The more contemporary kilts the better.

[Standard]

I'd like to see one of those ladies Goth Kilts with the zipper up close and personal

[Mr. bone]

The apron, in case you're curious, is a tradtional width fringed apron. Last I looked they didn't have pics from the front, but emailed me some when I asked for them. I think they said they use Locharron 16oz tarton...I can't remember the weight for sure

Thanks for that. I was looking all over for a front view. I kinda like 'em. I already have a UK which is my contemporary kilt, but if I didn't I'd look into these. My next one though will be a tartan.

[NancyMan]

My XMarks tartan kilt will be made by these folks- (really they are just the contemporary kilt making branch of Burnetts and Struth). It will be a very non-traditional design, with pockets and contrasting coloured edge stitching and a kilt pin patch that will drive conservative types berserk. Stay tuned.

[Kiltman]

Thanks for the site. Interesting looking kilts etc.

[Nighthawk]

I kinda like those. I love my Amerikilt, and would like to some day get one in tartan, like these guys offer. That's really cool!

[Mipi]

Looking really good.