I think that "tradition" implies something that has been "around" for a particular length of time. As far as I know, Utilikilts, sort of the first even vaguely mainstream kilt company was founded in 2000? It's now 2010. I don't think that ten years is really enough time to establish anything like a contemporary kilt "tradition".

But then, when I think of the term "contemporary kilt" I think of something like a Freedom Kilt or a Utilikilt or an X-Kilt or an Alphakilt or an R-Kilt. Sportkilts also fit into that category.

I think that some of you lads conceive of a "contemporary kilt" as being something like 8-yards of 16 ounce tartan pleated to sett, but just happens to be worn with something less dressy than a tweed jacket and waistcoat, with hose that coordinate with the primary color of your tartan.