3000 miles to honor his kiltmaker

**skauwt** · 17th May 09, 06:25 PM

i saw this a wee while ago and thought that it was a nice thing to do for your kilt maker ,but im not too sure on his choice of kilt mind you
http://www.theherald.co.uk/news/othe..._kiltmaker.php

**KFCarter** · 17th May 09, 06:45 PM

Certainly a nice gesture but...

I like the idea of a linen kilt jacket (especially for the weather here) but a linen kilt?...can't imagine you'd be able to find the pleats for all the wrinkles.

**Rob Wright** · 17th May 09, 07:11 PM

A kilt out of a linen-silk blend would be quite nice I think....

Rob

**Carolina Kiltman** · 17th May 09, 07:14 PM

I agree totally with KF Carter. I remember reading a movie script once where the description of the main character stated "(name) is a shark in human form. His apartment is the epitome of what bad taste with unlimited wealth can buy."

But then again, there is no arguing taste, is there

**Hamish** · 18th May 09, 05:52 PM

Actually guys, linen CAN work well in a kilt - especially in the kilt suit. I have seen several of Howie's suits made in this fabric, although not in white, and although they might require a little more maintenance than, say, woollen ones they are very smart. I have five kilt suits by Howie but, alas, none of them in linen - yet!

Howie and his wife invited me to the party last week but sadly I was unable to travel north to attend. I have been told though, that my photo appears on Howie's 'Wall of Fame' in his new premises!

I'll be there in July to check it out.

Take care,
Ham.

**McMurdo** · 18th May 09, 06:07 PM

Good for Brian Cox, to support Howie like that, while linen may not seem like your cuppa, I'd say don't knock it unless you've tried it.

**KFCarter** · 18th May 09, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

Good for Brian Cox, to support Howie like that, while linen may not seem like your cuppa, I'd say don't knock it unless you've tried it.

From now until mid-to-late October I'm in linen or linen/silk blends most of the time that I'm not kilted and the pants are hopelessly wrinkled an hour into any given day... lots of steaming in between cleanings to battle the wrinkles to a draw. Fortunately the rumpled southern lawyer look is pretty much the summertime norm here so it's fine.

On the other hand, I've been happily amazed at how immune my tank is to wrinkles under those same conditions so I can't help but wonder if linen kilt pleats would perform as well.

:ootd:

**Howard Clark** · 18th May 09, 07:02 PM

I have been contemplating an attempt at making one from a linen silk blend myself. I can't see myself in an all white kilt of any fabric, or even any of the "dress" tartans, but a light colour for summer would be nice.

I like Brian Cox as an actor, very talented fellow, especially at being the bad guy.

**McClef** · 19th May 09, 01:55 AM

Well it looks like Brian Cox was killing two birds with one stone as he also renewed his wedding vows and wanted to do it in his new outfit.

I have stayed at the George Hotel - very good breakfasts but a little pricey.

And Hamish - I expect you are the central figure of the Hall of Fame as you must be Howie's best customer!

**Phil** · 19th May 09, 02:02 AM

Originally Posted by Hamish

I have been told though, that my photo appears on Howie's 'Wall of Fame' in his new premises!

I'll be there in July to check it out.

I must go in for a look. I think he has definitely made a good move getting well away from the "tartan tat" on the Royal Mile. Sadly all the shops there now get tarred with the same brush and seem to be dumbing down to compete.