kilts at Hot Topic

**Raphael** · 25th February 08, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by Crusty

Just my $.02 as a guy who has been in the punk scene since '98...

If you are are real punk, you'd make or modify your own, not buy your "rebellious" look at the mall...

I agree.

I have been around the punk/goth/alternative/metal scene since late 80's and we didn't have hot topic back then. We had to make our own stuff. We frequented thrift stores, custom shops, hardware stores and various clothing stores to get inspired. It was like a treasure hunt. Without influence of the internet, we had to rely on our imagination to design our own outfit.

I am in the process in converting a cheap Pakistani kilt for a friend. I like doing that kind of mod because I can raid my tool box and shop at Home Depot. The finish kilt should have chains, studs, and uses a green ammo bag for storage.

**beloitpiper** · 25th February 08, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by Crusty

Just my $.02 as a guy who has been in the punk scene since '98...

If you are are real punk, you'd make or modify your own, not buy your "rebellious" look at the mall...

Haha, yeah! It's like the kids who wear Hot Topic "anarchy" patches. I just laugh and ask them, "You realize that the sales tax on that goes to the government, right?"

Punk is all about DIY. I respect them for that. But since them, it has gotten severly off-track.

**string** · 25th February 08, 02:51 PM

I think the only thing I've ever gotten at hot topic was henna for the native guys to do their tattoos in, since they all needed to still be employable when the event was over and facial tattoos don't fly with most employers.

**cloves** · 25th February 08, 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by Raphael

I still pretty much consider myself as goth and I like these kilts. I like them but I have yet to buy one yet. This is not a kilt that I will be wearing it often and I will mainly wear it to the club for a night of dancing. I also see plenty of guys wear these at the local clubs as well.

I have seen these kilts up close and I don't think the material is half bad. They are pretty much like the inexpensive jeans that most people buy these. Don't even try to deny the fact that you have never bought any cheap shorts or pants in the past.

These kilts are made for the purpose of fashion and they can easily over look the quality. Also, not every one like the stuffy look of the traditional looking kilts that most of us wear.....

Raphael, thank you so much for your post. I actually have the all black version of that Tripp kilt, and I really like it too.
In case anybody missed it in the previous thread, here's me wearing it.

**Raphael** · 25th February 08, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by cloves

Raphael, thank you so much for your post. I actually have the all black version of that Tripp kilt, and I really like it too.
In case anybody missed it in the previous thread, here's me wearing it.

Nicely done.

**sharpdressedscot** · 26th February 08, 06:34 AM

Any pictures of the front view?

**cloves** · 27th February 08, 10:17 AM

the shirt i'm wearing in that picture has a big modern gun screened on the front of it, I thought it may not be appropriate for the forum.

**beloitpiper** · 27th February 08, 10:26 AM

We all know what a gun looks like. Let's see the front photo.

**Ayin McFye** · 27th February 08, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by Roan Carter

I can't believe I just said that. @_@ You guys are going to turn me into some kinda ... kilt ... snob!

WELCOME TO THE DARK SIDE!!! MUHAHAHAHA!

**cloves** · 27th February 08, 10:49 AM

ok, you asked for it. Those pics were taken quite some time ago. Sorta fun to revisit them. I've since rearanged the room the photo was taken in.
Sorry, I was standing in front of such a dark chair.....I kinda blend into the background.