I have never been to Scotland but it is on my list of places that I want to visit. Cross fingers!!! Maybe this years I will go there for Highland Games.
Tartan is a pattern consisting of criss-crossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colours. Tartans originated in woven wool, but now they are made in many other materials. Tartan is particularly associated with Scotland. Scottish kilts almost always have tartan patterns.
Until the middle of the nineteenth century, the highland tartans were only associated with either regions or districts, rather than any specific Scottish clan. This was because like other materials, tartan designs were produced by local weavers for local tastes and would usually only use the natural dyes available in that area, as chemical dye production was non-existent and transportation of other dye materials across long distances was prohibitively expensive.
I find my perfect Scottish kilt with great tartan. When I saw it I just could not resisit :-) What I can say about this stylisation is that I truly love it. I think is elegant and stylish and could be wear for different occasions. Kilt is from Next and Alex & Co jacket gives it a nice match.
Top is long cotton sleeve and on topof it I put T-shirt that imitates leather I bought in Missselfridge. All this look great with collar that I wear made out of black beads. I decorated it with perles so it has a bit od my personal touch. Earrings are from Spain - flamenco like. Boots from Deichmann.
Pictures by Michal Łajewski
What an insightful article! I do not know much about the Kilt fashion, but have wondered about it's originations. (I've always been very fond of Scotland and Ireland as well.)
ReplyDeleteThe overall look of the outfit seems to be a nod to both traditional and some modern styles, which can be extremely challenging to pull off! Thank you for sharing your story.
Anita Newman @ UT Kilts