No.82 in the Kilt Kollection

[Hamish]

On Sunday, I was able to pick up kilt No.82 in my Kollection - the Weathered Red Gordon by Geoffrey (Tailor) of Edinburgh, and it is a stunner!

This superb traditional kilt is in 16oz Strome by Lochcarron and has the largest sett I think I have ever seen: almost 15 inches which, to my mind, gives the kilt an unusual appearance, one that I did not notice until I saw my own photos. Being 'weathered', the colours (shades of terracotta red, steely blue-greys, milk-and-a-dash brown, and black) are pale and muted - so beautiful. Of course, the kilt itself, lovingly tailored by Liz in the G(T) workrooms above the High Street shop, is a work of art. The pleats, with a 1" reveal, have an average depth of 3.75" making it truly a dream to wear.

So, to the photos:





...... and in a more casual mode:



Perhaps like most of us, I tend to fall madly in love with every new kilt (!), but I have to say that this one is likely to remain a 'first choice' for a very long time to come!

[PS: my apologies if you read this identical review (maybe with different photos) elsewhere, but my writings are now syndicated!!!]

[McMurdo]

What a lovely tartan it is Ham, a stunner indeed. I really must get some weathered tartans into my own meager collection, as it stands I have to go down to the post office as there is a package there for me from Wales I think.
Congratulations on #82 Ham I can see why it will be a favourite for some time to come.

[Kid Cossack]

What a lovely kilt! And, of course, the presentation is excellent.

[CelticRanger66]

Outstanding Hamish!!! Those colors are awesome!

[BEEDEE]

Great looking kilt. That sett is most unusual but looks good.

Brian

[beloitpiper]

I love the large sett on Gordon kilts, and this one is especially great. Beautiful choice.

[McG]

Awricht Hamish, another braw yin!!!!
Yer obviously a collector tae hae 82 kilts There is a museum in Dumfries "shambellie hoose" it is daeing an exhibition oan tartan through the ages. And obviously hae a bit o' collection, a dinnae hink they hae as many!
Ma questions are
- When dae ye think ye wull hae a garage sale?
- Wull ye let me ken first?
- Whit size is yer wardrobe?
- How dae ye pick whit yin tae wear, to many favourites?

[Hamish]

Awricht Hamish, another braw yin!!!!
Yer obviously a collector tae hae 82 kilts There is a museum in Dumfries "shambellie hoose" it is daeing an exhibition oan tartan through the ages. And obviously hae a bit o' collection, a dinnae hink they hae as many!

Hi McG,

Yes, I do collect kilts - but only those that have been tailored for me and others that I have bought off-the-peg in my size. All my kilts I bought to wear, not just to keep for the sake of collecting another kilt! When I pop my clogs (nothing scheduled yet!), the entire kollection of kilts, jackets, accessories, etc. will be used to form the basis of an official Kilt Museum in Edinburgh.

Ma questions are
- When dae ye think ye wull hae a garage sale?
- Wull ye let me ken first?

LOL - there will be no garage sales!

- Whit size is yer wardrobe?

The kilts hang on three x 6ft wheeled garment rails and in a 5ft wardrobe in my guest room, and in my room all my jackets and doublets together with more kilts occupy two x 5ft wardrobes. A four drawer chest of drawers is home to my kilt hose, sporrans, sgian dubhs and flashes.

- How dae ye pick whit yin tae wear, to many favourites?

Sure, I have my favourites (but I am not naming them). What I choose to wear depends upon my mood, where I am going, what I am doing - and always, the suitability to the occasion!

[James MacMillan]

Yes, I do collect kilts - but only those that have been tailored for me and others that I have bought off-the-peg in my size. All my kilts I bought to wear, not just to keep for the sake of collecting another kilt! When I pop my clogs (nothing scheduled yet!), the entire kollection of kilts, jackets, accessories, etc. will be used to form the basis of an official Kilt Museum in Edinburgh.

Hamish - and I say this with all the warmth, respect and brotherly love that I can muster -

I hate you................



I am so green with envy!!!!

:yes:

[pdcorlis]

Wonderful!!!!! What a great looking weathered tartan Hamish - a fine addition to your kollection!