Fringe or no fringe

[lukeyrobertson]

There are some fringe benefits! I especially like the triple fringes on two of my kilts. The box-pleat doesn't have a fringe and I think it suits that style very nicely. I'm not sure a single fringe works as well. It's a bit too thin.

[The Wizard of BC]

I do not agree with the statement that military kilts have no fringe. I have seen military kilts with and without. I suspect it is up to the Regiment.

I can tell you that the current standard for the Canadian Scottish Regt. is Fringe for Officers and no fringe for Enlisted.

This standard has been in effect at least since just after WW!. Prior to that they wore Gordon instead of Stewart Hunting.

[azwildcat96]

I should also mention that at no time when I've worn any of the Newsome kilts has any observer ever seemed to notice that there was no fringe.

Interesting thread! I never gave it much thought. My first kilt (a tank) has fringe. My second kilt (a Newsome 5-yard box-pleat) does not have fringe. I've owned them for quite a while, wear them often, and in fact wore them both within the past 10 days, and I hadn't notice this difference until just now! Can't say that I have a preference either.

[seanachie]

Matt is not the only one who produces "fringe less" kilts. I have a few kilts from Keltoi (John Hart) and none have fringe, knife or box pleated. I think it is like many things on this board, that only members really pick up on it. I have worn my kilts plenty of times and places and never ever heard anyone say something about the fringe.