When I turned 50 last September the family wanted to do something nice. I said I would like a custom made Harris Tweed kilt jacket and vest. They were very kind and a number chipped in.

I e-mailed Matt Newsome. Matt was very helpful, as ever.

I decided I wanted a jacket without the frills of an Argyle, more everyday looking. At the time there were around a dozen tweeds to choose from. The number has risen exponentially. I chose TW10.

(See the new choices: http://kilts.albanach.org/tweeds.html)

Having a jacket made for you is like waiting for a hand-sewn kilt. It takes a while, but it is worth it.

This is what came.

http://www.icmi.org/Andyhw.jpg

I am more than pleased with the outcome. I already have a black Argyle and wanted something casual but smart for teaching. (I wore it today for St. Paddy's.) The quality is superior. The fit perfect

I like the more modern style. I like the three button design. I have always loved Harris Tweed. Just to prove the quality:

http://www.icmi.org/harristw.jpg

All in all, a great purchase. Thanks Matt for excellent customer service. :p

Whoa! Is that ever one SHARP looking turn out!

I've had two made-to-measure Argylls, since I'm not an off-the-rack size so know a little bit about how great you must feel.

Ron

You look very smart congratulations on the new Kilt Jacket and waistcoat, I'm sure they are the prize of your collection.

That is beautiful. I *really*

really

really

like that. Congratulations.

Andyfg,

All I can say is BRILLIANT, absolutely BRILLIANT!!!!

One more thing to add to the "I wish I had one of those" list.

Cheers,

Marshal Moroni

That looks grand

Wonderful! :clap: :clap:
Great looking jacket & vest Andy :D

Andy,

Those are wonderful. What a very generous gift from your family, I'm sure you will treasure them and the thought behind them for many years to come.

Cheers

Jamie

Very nice jacket and waistcoat.

Hey, I turned 50 last september too. Looks good on you.