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    Thanks for sharing Ham.

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    That really IS a gorgeous tweed kilt there, the whole outfit (sans belt and perhaps the pockets) is looking good. And Ham all sueded and smart, simple and and smart. You never dissapoint me Hamish.
    Howie's got a distictly Donald Southerland smile about him in that 2nd last shot.

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    Hamish,

    Firstly, that beard looks great. It's very becoming.

    Secondly, I loved Howie's outfit. I think that I am fairly convinced that after my Weathered MacKenzie is in hand that a tweed kilt will be next.

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    Superb photos, Hamish. Howie's style might not be everybody's cup of tea but if he can popularise kilts with the younger generation that can only be for the good of kilting.
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    what tartan is Stewart wearing? anybody know?

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    Quote Originally Posted by cloves View Post
    what tartan is Stewart wearing? anybody know?
    it looks like the Highland granite tartan, but I could be way off.

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    It might be Thistle Dubh Corporate tartan to Geoffrey tailor
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    Thanks for the pics Ham. I'm not so sure I could pull off the complete look Howie is going for but maybe a notch or two down. I'm going to have to make an appointment with him to consult next summer in Edinburgh. I'm a little "edgy" as it is and if I could pull off something like that...:mrgreen:

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    Quote Originally Posted by Freelander Sporrano View Post
    It might be Thistle Dubh Corporate tartan to Geoffrey tailor
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    OK guys. Where to start? Too many of you have raised questions (some repeated) for me to reply individually, but looking at them from a general point of view:

    The TFCK Pockets: I also think they detract from the look of the TFCK kilts, but they are an optional extra at time of ordering, and they are fully detachable. The button on my kilt indicates that I ordered just one pocket when I originally ordered the kilt four years ago - but I seldom wear it! Most of my 14 TFCK kilts do not have the pockets, but one or two do.

    Howie's jacket: This one is a little longer than usual but I know that he is constantly trying new ideas and new designs - some will work and some won't. Actually, when H. wore both the beautifully fitted waistcoat and the jacket with the kilt he looked absolutely superb, so much so that I have requested samples of the six or so 'tweeds' from him so that I might consider something along similar lines - without the pockets, though!!

    Howie's general appearance: I would never comment one way or the other - he is recognised internationally as an ambassador for the kilt and he dresses/accessorizes as befits the label he is promoting. The Geoffrey (Tailor) label indicates a traditional kilt maker and Highland Dress supplier, whereas the TFCK label tells us that the kilt is slightly avant garde in material and design. When promoting the former, Howie will dress appropriately, but when promoting his own TFCK label he adopts the more funky, casual look, which is what appeals to so many of his followers.

    I have actually spoken to him, several times, about tucking in his shirts, but that's water off a duck's back!

    Howie can get away with how he looks - if I tried the same, it just would not work (don't worry, I am not going to try!) With all of his kilts I have, I have taken them and adapted them to my own style(s) by accessorizing them differently. That is one of the great things about TFCK kilts - there are not even guidelines, let alone 'rules'!

    Stewart's kilt: Correct, David! It is Geoffrey (Tailor)'s own Thistle Dubh corporate tartan - but in the Grey version. The original was in shades of purple. I also have a kilt in this tartan which I had pleated to the stripe:


    Matt, you also are correct: Howie's suit is in a tweed-like worsted from HoE and it is the Glen Dorroch pattern.

    I hope I have covered all the points you guys raised - if not, please forgive me ..... it is getting late and I promised myself an early night!
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