Personally I think this is a great idea. I was watching our local UPS guy unload a truck yesterday and thought, "wow, he'd be much more comfortable in a brown UK workman." When I arrived in the office this morning, I found this article in my inbox. I think it would do wonders for the American Postal Service.
So, I'll be out of town for about a week or so. In the meantime, here are some photos of people having a good time in kilts.
I'm bringing three kilts on this vacation, and I'm hoping to leave the pants in my bag.
Reader Brian sent me a link last week to a new broadway show called Bacchae'. It stars Alan Cumming, who sports a charming gold lame kilt. You can read about the Bacchae' here.
I knew this sort of things was out there, but I had no idea you could actually buy one. So for all you folk out there who can't get enough of guys in kilts, there's a calendar for you. It's produced by Jennie Breeden of thedevilspanties.com.
You can buy it here http://www.lulu.com/content/1267945
Here's the cover:
gary in the kilt
Originally uploaded by NH woodchuck
CJ from this post just commented on the blog about his outfit. Here's what he says about it:
Hey! That's me!
You are correct. That is the Leather model Utilikilt, and the Canvas Double Breasted vest from the Gentleman's Emporium.
The only problem with this outfit is that the vest is cut short, and the kilt rides low on the hips. So it is easy for a gap to appear between the two. (The Nighthawk vest - which has a longer cut - will probably be my next purchase from GE.)
The helmet is a Bulgarian tank driver's helmet, and the goggles are WWII American Aviator goggles.
It's always great to get comments, and especially fun to hear from people I post photos of. Thanks for checking in.
You can see his blog here.
If you're saying to yourself, "Gung Haggis Whosa Whatsit?" right now, then you've probably never heard of the infamous Vancouver Dragon Boat Team. Well, it's high time you did!
What are they? Well, they're a multi-cultural dragon boat team that has more fun than is leagal in mosts states. Visit their main site to found out all you need to know, and of course, to see their photos!
Read about their recent kilt night here!
And read about their Rabbie Burns Chinese New Year Dinner here!
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Originally uploaded by Gung Haggis Fat Choy
Ok, really what I meant is that an Obama pin is holding down the flap of my kilt. It's not quite heavy enough to be a real kilt pin, but what the heck.
I stopped by M&J Trimming here in Manhattan today during lunch. They have about 12,000 buttons, 32,000 lace trims, 3000 different pieces of rope, and about 175 buckles and latches. I was mostly looking for fastenings and closures for a new kilt, as well as some straps I could use for closing the front apron. I found some interesting things, but I'll have to go back once I get closer to finalizing the design of my steampunk kilt. Here's a shot of the fastenings wall:
This works as steampunk as well. It looks like a leather Utilikilt with a red vest which I assume is from the Gentlemen's Emporium. I might wear an offwhite button-down shirt with it, or even a striped shirt.
Gas Masquerade
Originally uploaded by artvixn
Here's a drawing of a chap in a kilted steampunk outfit. It looks like a regular old tartan with a sporan and vest. I may have to go see Abney Park next time they're in New York to see how it's done.
Steampunk Makers at the Contraptors Lounge Maker Faire May 4 2008 3
Originally uploaded by slurkflickr
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