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Daring Scottish Kilts
There is
perhaps no item of clothing more evocative of ancient cultures than the Scottish kilt. I always do a double-take
when one crosses my path, usually in a parade or some type of festive gathering I’ve stumbled across while
abroad. But, to see a kilt outside of such circumstances is always a little unnerving. To see such a kilt
in anything other than the traditional checkered pattern with bagpipe accessory is even more so.
If Edinburgh designer Howie Nicholsby has his way, however, we’ll be seeing a whole lot more of this—whether we are in Scotland or elsewhere.
Nicholsby is adding a modern flair to his kilt creations that pushes the limits of manhood far beyond the massive cojones normally required for an adult male to wear a skirt. Now don’t get me wrong, I love the tradition of the Scottish kilt. I think they’re really cool. It’s just that Nicholsby gets just a little too wacky here. Many of his creations are remarkably stylish and surprisingly hip, but others are overly flamboyant and garish in a terribly emasculating way. When I see kilts made of green plastic or silk brocade I’ve got to ask myself, “What would Sean Connery think?”
It’s been a few years since I’ve been to Scotland but can anyone step in and tell me if this is a growing trend? Is there a resurgence of stylish kilts parading about Edinburgh? Or is this just an isolated fad? Sean, are you out there?
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Kouiskas Mar 29th 2006 2:05PM
Well I haven't seen any of those on the streets yet. But maybe I don't go to the right places in Edinburgh :P
Kouiskas Mar 29th 2006 2:06PM
Well I haven't seen any of those stylish kilts on the streets yet. But maybe I don't go to the right places in Edinburgh :P
Annette in Alaska Mar 29th 2006 4:52PM
From a woman who LOVES. MEN. IN. KILTS.... I have to admit that the farther they stray from "traditional," the less appealing they seem to be.
Jerry Hetland Mar 31st 2006 8:04AM
They are nice but Utilikilts were first and better, check them out at www.utilikilts.com
Dana Apr 11th 2006 9:01AM
I saw a young guy in Edinburgh wearing a leather kilt (Utilikilt) and it was great. Prefer the traditional model, myself. Nothing more masculine than a man in a kilt!
/d CA