"Flash of color" in pleating to the stripe

[Barb T]

That is definitely the tartan I want for my next kilt and I'm considering the pleating options. Is there a way to get a bit of a flash with that tartan? Does the pleat type (box, knife, Kingussie, ect.) create limitations to the way the pattern can be pleated? (sett, stripe, no-stripe)
Pockets are what would make the kilt useful for frequent wear. What pleat types exclude hidden pockets?

There isn't much option for pleating the Highland Granite to show a flash of color - it's a pretty monochromatic tartan, and it takes a strong contrast (preferably in both color and brightness) to make a dramatic flash.

Highland Granite can be pleated to the stripe or sett, and box, knife, or Kingussie could all be made from the tartan, although each would have its own "look" in the back.

Personally, I've never understood the need for pockets - stuff can be stored in your sporran.