Gerard Butler on the Red Carpet

[wvpiper]

It's Hollywood... it's the red carpet... there is no faux pas. No sense foaming at the mouth about his misuse of a PC.

Actually, these photos were taken in Glasgow when the movie opened in the UK

[Tattoo Bradley]

Actually, these photos were taken in Glasgow when the movie opened in the UK

Indeed.

None-the-less, Hollywood celebrities are known for "doing their own thing" in any manner of dress so I don't see any point getting in a tizzy about it.

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[YoungMan]

The kilt does look a little long. Based on where I can see the buckle on the right, I think he just has it sitting low on his hips. As for the whole top ensemble, I think it's a typical look for a movie star. At least he's doing it Scottish. Just like English/American fashion styles will change and come back around, you have to be willing to let Scottish fashion do the same. I applaud Gerard Butler for supporting the kilt, even if he isn't a traditionalist.

[Scotus]

None-the-less, Hollywood celebrities are known for "doing their own thing" in any manner of dress so I don't see any point getting in a tizzy about it.

Well, since this is a kilt forum, I think discussing and having opinions about how someone is wearing a kilt is pretty valid, even if you consider it "getting in a tizzy."

[castledangerous]

Wow, I see on IMDB he is making a Robert Burns movie!

[Galician]

Is it just me or is he not wearing flashes?

[Scotus]

Wow, I see on IMDB he is making a Robert Burns movie!

Cool.

"Butler, who was born in Glasgow, admits he is delighted to play the part of his country's national figure."

Galician, he is wearing flashes; they're black.

[HarborSpringsPiper]

It's Hollywood... it's the red carpet... there is no faux pas. No sense foaming at the mouth about his misuse of a PC.

Sadly the red carpet has seen its fair share of open collars as well as unfolded French cuffs hanging out of the sleeves when wearing a tux, its more about fad than tradition in Hollywood. That being said I think the look would be better with a lighter shirt, probably one of the grays from his kilt.

No "foaming at the mouth" or "tizzy" here, simply a comment that I don't see that combo as being very fashionable, irrespective of the kilt. Truth be told, I'm really not that fashionable of a guy. Like many here, I grew up during a time where the basics of dressing were learned by most, but it's a much more casual world today. Living in a rural area now I rarely wear a tie or suit, even as a professional, however some pieces of attire certainly seem to work better together than others.

sanddog28's comment indicates he sees a better way to do this. Clearly Butler wasn't trying to achieve a proper formal wear appearance and I understand that. If throwing in a piece of casual wear with otherwise formal attire is what he was trying to achieve, than he hit it spot on. Heck, he probably paid more for that shirt than I did for my hand-sewn 8 yard kilt! However, my limited fashion sense tells me that an Argyll jacket (or any of its variants or a Wallace, etc.) would have looked much better. I'll leave it to others to recommend shirt colors.

At the bottom line, Gerard Butler could care less what I think and it really doesn't matter to me what he chooses to wear. He's a good actor and I enjoy his films and talk show appearances.

Just an opinion. YMMV. Oh BTW, I lost my kilt police badge ages ago. ith:

[Scotus]

At the bottom line, Gerard Butler could care less what I think

He doesn't care about what I think either. How sad is that?

[HarborSpringsPiper]

He doesn't care about what I think either. How sad is that?

What is he thinking?!