Open Fronted Doublets

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All doublets featured, with the exception of Bruce's, are bespoke, 16 ounce black barathea wool from Kinloch-Anderson, Leith, Scotland. I do have various three and five button waistcoats made in Macpherson tartans that I sometimes wear with my Regulation Doublet. I do not wear the Prince Charlie Coatee as much as I use to - just not too terribly fond of it. I ordered a bespoke tartan doublet, in the Regulation cut and style from Kinloch-Anderson - total custom job, as they do not offer tartan doublets (only waistcoats) for sale - I had to ask by several e-mails and via the telephone. The doublet did in fact arrive some time ago, however, the measurements for whatever reason, were not correct, which suprised me since Kinloch-Anderson are usually on their game! They are currently in the process of redoing the entire doublet - their choice, not mine. In any rate, it has taken quite a long time for my tartan Regulation Doublet to be made, but I am a very patient man - and naturally, want the doublet to be made correctly! The tartan Regualtion Doublet is made exactly like Kinloch-Anderson's barathea wool and cotton velvet variants. The tartan I chose was the 16 ounce Chattan Ancient from Lochcarron - quite an old sett and very fitting for me being a Macpherson. I also ordered a three button waistcoat in the same Chattan Ancient tartan to match the doublet - the only difference is the waistcoat is cut on the bias. I will certainly post many photos once the doublet and waistcoat arrives. Kinloch-Anderson notified me several months ago, that the bespoke tartan waistcoat is finished, however, I opted to have them send it to me once the "new" tartan doublet is complete. This has been quite the endeavour to say the least!!! Many thanks to Sandy for his assistance and advice - he is truly a wealth of good information and experience -and I am grateful for his help.

Chattan Ancient Strome tartan - from Lochcarron.


My good friend, Bruce Macpherson of London, wearing a very old Regulation Doublet (passed down from his father) without a waistcoat of any sort - still looks good in my opinion.


Me in a Prince Charlie Coatee, with matching three button waistcoat, with Sir Willam Alan Macpherson of Cluny and Blairgowrie.


Me in a Prince Charlie Coatee, with matching three button waistcoat, in Kingussie, Inverness-shire.


Close-up of my Regulation Doublet.


Me in my Regulation Doublet (on left with sword) from a distance - showing full evening attire.


Another look at my Regulation Doublet.



Slainte mhath,