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Celebrities Who “Kilt” For Fashion

16.04.2011, Author: highlander
Detail of a Clan Robertson kilt

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Whenever most people think of Scotland, one of the first things they think of is kilt, which has been and always will be one of the most important pieces of fashion in Scotland. Although kilts can be worn by women as well, it’s mainly men who sport kilts.

Of course, celebrities are usually very fashion forward. Therefore, it’s no surprise it’s not completely absurd that many celebrities have taken a liking to them and led to them being very popular among celebrities.

Perhaps one of the most well known celebrities that proudly sports a kilt is Sean Connery. This is a man that has been referred to as one of the most handsome men in the world, so when Sean Connery puts on a kilt, there’s no doubt that the rest of the world will pay attention.

Connery is an Academy Award winning actor that has surprisingly been a fan of kilts for most of his life. Czytaj całość »

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Kilt Associated Attractions to See in Scotland

25.02.2011, Author: highlander

There are many topics one can breach in their travels. When you go to Scotland, one of them surely would be the Scotland’s National Dress. There are quite a few places you can visit connected to it – from sheep husbandry to hundred years old tailor shops. Here you can find a few of the kilt-associated attractions you might be interested in.

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How Wearing A Kilt Can Improve Your Social Life

19.02.2011, Author: highlander

The knee-length kilt is usually worn during important social events. Even though the kilt is considered more of a special occasion garment, there are some men who wear them almost everyday. These men have probably had to deal with extra attention which isn’t a bad thing if you want to improve your social life.

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Kilts Attract Attention

If all men around you are wearing long pants, you and your kilt are going to attract plenty of attention. No bagpipe will be necessary. People will naturally check you out and probably ask you questions about your kilt. You can then tell them about the history of the kilt and the wonderful legacy of the Scottish people. Czytaj całość »

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Creation of the Kilt

2.11.2010, Author: highlander

The history of the kilt is a thing tangled in myth, legend, pride and misconceptions. The kilt, the pride of the Scottish since the 1600′s, is also claimed to have originated in Ireland. And the man who claims credit for the creation of the kilt? A British man, Thomas Rawlinson, who lived near Inverness.

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Thomas Rawlinson – kilt creator?

Did he create the kilt? Some Brits certainly claim he did. The reason? The average Scotsman was too poor to afford a pair of pants. The British then because outraged because the kilt caught on and gave the Scottish something unique when they were trying to force them to be like themselves. Though this account is interesting, it’s not entirely accurate. Czytaj całość »

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Scottish Commercials You Can’t Miss

16.10.2010, Author: highlander

Earlier we had something about Scottish movies here, now it’s time for most interesting Scottish commercials. Scottish advertising is funny, original and creative. Authors based on characteristic associations with this country – so in commercials below we mostly see kilts, beer, whisky, Scottish landscapes. Sometimes we hear also an original Scottish accent ;)

So let’s watch it!

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