Kilts the upcoming Trend

  • By chris

The kilt is a knee-length garment with pleats at the rear, originated in the 16th century as apparel only for men and boys. The legacy follows and today once history apparel has again come forth as the biggest trend. Since 19th century kilt has become associated with the wider culture of Scottish. Unlike traditional kilts which sit high on the wearer’s waist, today every kilt is made according to its model. All our Modern style kilts have cargo and back pockets, a place to put your mobile phone, wallet, loose change and more. Today, kilt is not just made from the traditional materials but it is given a newer look and made available even in leather. The best leather kilts totally depend upon the quality of leather used. The finish of the kilt bottoms are given without a hem, as leather does not fray, and with a simple cut edge the pleats which could be hanging better. The newer and better version of leather kilts are made today keeping in mind the older form selvage which was used by many warriors in yesteryears. A kilt covers the body from the waist down to the centre of the knees. The overlapping layers in front are called “aprons” and are flat; the single layer of fabric around the sides and back is pleated.  A kilt pin is fastened to the front apron on the free corner (but is not passed through the layer below, as its function is to add weight). Organizations that sanction and grade the competitions in Highland dancing and bag piping all have rules governing acceptable attire for the competitors. These rules specify that kilts are to be worn. The Scottish kilt is usually worn with kilt hose (woollen socks), turned down at the knee, often with garter flashes, and a sporran which hangs around the waist from a chain or leather strap with the new style.  Common accessories while wearing the kilts are belts, jackets, kilt pin, as gian dubh (black knife), ghillie brogues, and occasionally worn with a ghillie shirt. This leather kilt may be plain or embossed leather, or decorated with sealskin, fur, or polished metal plating. They may be designed for formal or casual dress, for use in sports or outdoor recreation, or as white or blue collar work wear. Some are closely modeled on traditional Scottish kilts, but others are similar only in being knee-length skirt-like garments for men. Although the kilt is most often worn on formal occasions and at highland games and sports events, it has also been adapted as an item of fashionable informal male clothing in recent years, returning to its roots as an everyday garment.

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