Actually, they have been around for a long time - both kilts and other types of men's skirts. Someone calls all men's skirts kilts - this is wrong, a real kilt is a delicate matter, it has obligatory signs and characteristics, but that is not the point here.
I would like to talk about men's skirts in general - more precisely, about their fashionability and appropriateness (therefore, further, in order not to get too confused, I equate a kilt with a skirt, and consider them very close relatives).
And who would dare say that he looks like a girl?))
Remember the epic films “Braveheart” and “Highlander” - the heroes of those times and those places performed by the handsome Gibson and Lambert in checkered kilts and with bare legs look organic, harmonious and simply wonderful)) Now let’s move from film stories to real life- Let's look at the most famous Scots and Irish - their stellar contemporaries. This is Sean Connery, Ewan McGregor, Gerard Butler, James McAvoy and others - they proudly go out in tartan kilts different color(according to the rules, each color of the famous cell called “tartan” has its own meaning, each clan wears its own tartan - in general, there are a lot of all sorts of problems))) And they don’t look funny at all, and even thoughts about some kind of different orientation do not arises!
Let's start with the stars who wear skirts - Ewan McGregor
Lagerfeld doesn't have a kilt - it's just a plaid skirt!)
Gerard Butler
Sean Connery
James McAvoy
Vin Diesel - why is he wearing a sweater? It would be much better with a naked torso))
Let's figure it out further. Who else wears a men's skirt, and how is it different from a woman's? Here opinions differ)) Someone immediately loudly shouts “FU!”, someone spits, someone thinks that a man in a skirt can only be a woman... And many claim that a skirt is real freedom! And it’s not just about convenience - it’s cool, free, yes, especially in the summer. We are talking about great freedom - from prejudices, from sidelong glances and other people's opinions. Like - “I wear what I want, if it’s convenient for me.”
It's not just the Scots who wear kilts.
Isn't it beautiful?)
I’m sure it’s all about the cultural traditions of a particular country - stereotypes are very strong in our heads (such as “a man and a skirt are in no way compatible concepts”). Although not so long ago a woman and trousers were incompatible concepts. Times are changing, and very quickly - maybe my son-in-law will wear a skirt, and I will creak: “Now in our time...”.
You can see men in skirts on the catwalks - that is, at big designers from the world of high fashion (Yoji Yamamoto, Givanshi, Marc Jacobs, etc.), and in the stores of small young brands (like, for example, the Krasnodar brand Leika - they have capsule collection Two Bears SS 2013 with interesting men's images in skirts).
I collected a photo selection for this post, and my opinion about men wearing skirts has changed a lot. True, I would like to clarify that the skirt should be really masculine - they are usually straight in front, and in the back - large fold, decorated with large pockets, metal details, and a belt.
If this is not a traditional tartan kilt, then the material can be both leather and thick fabric, holding shape and folds. Some models unexpectedly make men look very sexy - especially if the cake is muscular and open)) In general, I am FOR real men in skirts!!!)))
A good slogan is “We sell freedom!”
A real man must be very confident in himself to put on a skirt and wear it every day
At the beginning of the last century, there was a major revolution in fashion, when women confidently appropriated trousers. 100 years have passed and fashion designers are striking back. After all, skirts are so comfortable.
Man in a skirt. Nonsense? Not at all. Tartan, sarong, kilt, longis, fustanella - these are just a few of the varieties of men's skirts. In the past, this item of clothing did not cause righteous anger in anyone and was, in fact, part of a man's wardrobe. In today's realities, a men's skirt is as rare as, for example, a camisole or boots with spurs.
The history of fashion is full of paradoxes. Just a couple of thousand years ago, noble Roman citizens shunned pants, considering them an exclusively “barbaric” custom.
After a while, the “barbaric” custom became the pinnacle of civilization, and European women completely assumed the right to wear skirts. In Persia and many eastern countries the process started reverse side. Men also wore skirts in everyday life, but for wartime, when they had to ride horses, they invented trousers. Women liked the trousers, and they quickly appropriated this male invention.
By the way, the Turkic word “trousers” means “double skirt”. Therefore, the skirt is primary, the trousers are secondary. Both types of clothing were in both male and female attire.
There are any number of examples of such “reversals” in men’s and women’s fashion. It would seem that the conclusion from this is the following: neither gender has any ideological prerogative over skirts or trousers. The struggle for gender equality destroyed these stereotypes on only one side: after several stubborn “battles,” women put on trousers.
However, the men were in no hurry to dress up in skirts in response. A skirt on a representative of the stronger half of humanity still means one of three things: either you are a transvestite, or a lover of shocking, or an orthodox Scot. Speaking of Scots...
The birth of the famous Scottish men's skirt is interesting. Until the beginning of the 17th century, tartan was worn as a cape across left shoulder, carefully draped and picked up at the waist with a belt richly decorated with tassels. The lower part of the cape formed something similar to a skirt, and top part It was secured on the shoulder with a decorative pin and fell freely down the back. It was inconvenient to work in such clothes, and the director of one of the smelting workshops suggested that his workers cut off part of the traditional long cape. This way the clothes were better preserved and it was easier to work. Thus, the world famous men's pleated skirt - the kilt - appeared. The kilt is a national pride, and many Scottish families still use the traditional outfit as holiday and evening wear. This, if I may say so, men's skirt is made from an 8-meter piece of pure woolen fabric. It takes 15 hours of handwork to make one kilt, and the finished product weighs about two and a half kilograms. Putting on a kilt is not as difficult as an Indian sari, but it will still take some time for a beginner. Tradition recommends not wearing underwear under a kilt, and the highlanders are protected from embarrassment in windy weather by the sporran - a leather wallet that acts as pockets and at the same time prevents the fabric from swelling.
Kilt is not the only type of men's skirt. For example, Burmese men prefer to wear long skirts. As a rule, this is a light cotton item in a maxi style, down to the toes, sewn so wide that it in good condition about six Burmese could fit in it. The knot that holds up a man's skirt is located at the front. The very method of tying it is a miracle for the uninitiated. With a deft movement, the Myanmarese tightens the upper edge of the skirt into a kind of knot (the ends are not tied), and the skirt holds up perfectly! You can see more than once how the Burmese put Cell phones and wallets. There are no more than 20% of men in trousers in the capital, and even fewer throughout the country. Many Western tourists, tired of the benefits of civilization, also dress in longjis, evoking the sincere sympathy of the Burmese with their appearance.
Many fashion designers are returning to historical roots and trying to revive the culture of wearing men's skirts. Jean Paul Gaultier did it best. He dressed the men in unusual costumes. Monsieur Gaultier is known for his sense of humor, and at first it was said that his collection for men was simply a joke. But many men took this matter seriously and... the Gaultier company sold over 100 men's sets with skirts at that time, although they were not that cheap. Proponents of men's skirts argue that they are the most comfortable and sensible type of clothing, as opposed to tight-fitting trousers.
According to designers, clients who wear skirts are young, beautiful, with good vocational education. Brian White, a video equipment specialist, bought himself a princess-style dress. “Skirts are like computers. This new area, which needs to be investigated. In essence, I bought myself a princess dress simply because wearing such clothes makes one feel less stressed by the heat. But I think people will be less surprised to see a man in the right skirt than to see a man dressed like a clown.”
A few seasons ago, Alexander McQueen simply obliged fashionistas, even those of non-British origin, to wear a kilt. In the collections of this season, skirts based on the kilt were present in literally every designer. The fact that a kilt is also a very masculine garment has been proven by such sex symbols as Sean Connery, Mel Gibson and Samuel L. Jackson. Gibson wore a kilt in the film "Braveheart", where he very clearly demonstrated that real Scots do not wear anything unnecessary under their kilt. Connery, who received his knighthood in this dress and often appears at special events, reacted with humor to all this statistical confusion. “If this is the case, then I’ve been wearing women’s clothes for 45 years,” the actor said.
Vivienne Westwood, Dolce& Gabbana, Kenzo, Nikos, Katrine Hamnet offer various options skirts for men. H&M and C&A offer several models of satchel skirts, Levis offers a denim kilt, and Gap is experimenting with skirts buttoned with right side, although they are officially discouraged as skirts for men.
Swiss men's skirt designer Sandra Kuratle admits that a man must be very confident in himself to put on a skirt and wear it every day. Therefore, the main slogan of her collection sounds insidious: “The skirt makes the man.” The fashion designer emphasizes that she does not tolerate patterns from women's fashion, just the opposite, tries to give the men's skirt properties men's clothing. Sandra Kuratle is aware that men will never accept women's style in their fashion. A man's skirt should in no way resemble a woman's, but, above all, it is designed to provide comfort and freedom.
Men, as it turned out, were tired of walking around in trousers, this is by no means the most comfortable clothing. Skirts are looser and more hygienic, they protect better from heat and cold, they are more practical and sexier, and, in the end, they help to take a break from officially imposed masculinity, which is boring with kindergarten. Nowadays, men's skirts have ceased to be just experiments of extravagant fashion designers like Gaultier and Miyake. It is not yet possible to say that they will become commonplace, but it seems that men will achieve the right to wear skirts without fear of being accused of effeminacy. Unisex, as preached by Calvin Klein, should not be one-sided. Therefore, the men's skirt is not just a whim, but a serious revolution in consciousness, no less serious than women's trousers. Whether this is good or bad, no one knows. It is only obvious that this is natural and fair.
In unison with the crooked ideals of Western culture, a man in a skirt somehow imperceptibly ceased to be a powerful gender taboo. And now only the lazy does not strive to reinvent the classic men's suit, the main place in which will be given to this particular item of clothing.
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Borrowing history
Men wore togas, chitons and tunics back in antiquity and Ancient Rome, behind them the Celts, Vikings and even the French aristocracy wore skirts. Since the beginning of the twentieth century, particularly progressive clothing designers, from Gabrielle Chanel to Yves Saint Laurent, have persistently tried to sew women's clothing, borrowing classic elements of a men's suit - trousers, shirts, ties, jackets, etc.
Designer Marc Jacobs
Towards the end of the 1970s, the process went in exactly the opposite direction: thanks to Ray Petrie, one of the most influential stylists of the eighties, and his Buffalo team, which united photographers and other talented people, the phenomenon of the “men's skirt” was born (which later found recognition from Jean-Paul Gaultier, Vivienne Westwood and John Galliano).
The avant-garde Japanese foursome, led by Yohji Yamamoto and Rei Kawakubo, also did not neglect skirts or shiny fabrics with lurex, creating clothes for new men.
Yohji Yamamoto
Having lived through the era of unisex in the nineties, each of the trends - men's and women's - not only tirelessly adopted silhouettes and fabrics from the other, but also boldly borrowed individual wardrobe items. And suddenly it turned out that new men no longer have to wear trousers.
New barbaric elegance
Indeed, if we go back a little, the idea of a man in a skirt no longer seems something paradoxical and inappropriate: the refusal in favor of wide trousers once turned out to be a simple necessity - trousers were much more practical for riding.
Image new masculinity is now built on the main design formula - “form follows function”, and the convenience and functionality of the skirt is almost impossible to deny. For example, the most common one - a huge piece of woolen material - is intended not only for elegantly wrapping around the hips, but can easily serve as a blanket, rug, etc.
Experiments
It would seem that, men's fashion- a dubious field for experimentation, and the invention of the classic men's suit more than a hundred years ago was in itself a colossal breakthrough. But men's fashion, to a greater extent than women's, is a reflection of the times of displaced guidelines. Therefore, the new man of the 21st century is entrusted with decisively subverting stereotypes, without limiting himself by gender.
There is really nothing to be afraid of here, because the maximum you risk is to look provocative, but not ridiculous.
Yohji Yamamoto
A skirt in a men's wardrobe opens up incredible scope for fun stylistic play, which should be approached without any embarrassment. Classic flared, kilt-like, pleated, complexly tailored, floor-length, minimalist, as simple as possible skirts - or cleverly draped, referencing oriental costume, wide trousers can look paradoxically masculine and attractive - just complement the look with a detailed leather jacket or rough boots (various kind of hats, knee socks and socks are also welcome). The collections of resourceful designers from Rick Owens to Walter van Beiredonck also include winter “warm” models that can be combined with trousers and jeans.
The history of clothing is the history of civilization. In our modern culture, men and women wear trousers, but this was not always the case. At one time, trousers were considered exclusively men's clothing. And the ancient Egyptians wore dresses and skirts. Even earlier, they were worn by the ancient Sumerians. Alexander the Great conquered the world by wearing a skirt. The Greeks wore togas, and the Chinese wore dresses (and men too). So men in skirts are far from new from a historical point of view.
Excursion into history
How long did men continue to wear skirts? Let's remember Christopher Columbus. He wore a green tunic 
, tights and leather shoes, as well as a wide raincoat and a leather cap. This picture is perhaps not an example of masculinity in our minds.
Thomas Jefferson didn't wear pants either. He wore trousers. In the 1760s, most men wore tight, knee-length trousers and stockings 
. Sailors began wearing very loose working trousers in the 1580s, but such clothing was reserved for men of the lower classes, with gentlemen wearing skirts until the 1760s. The French Revolution of 1789, among other things, protested against the fact that trousers belonged only to the upper classes. At the same time, the first peasants in trousers appeared.
So, men's trousers 
- that's pretty new fashion. Men have worn skirts for at least ten thousand years. And we have only been wearing trousers for the last two centuries. AND most of The male population of the planet today still wears skirts.
Our days
The very idea that a man is modern society can wear skirts, today causes heated debate and discussion. Is the skirt both a woman's and a man's item of clothing, and is it experiencing a revival as a fashion item? ancient world? This issue is of increased interest to many today, and some are ready to accept the idea that a man can wear a skirt in one form or another.
It seems that many men today are rediscovering the comfort and practicality of the skirt. Men's skirts are often not called skirts, using words such as kilt, sarong or pareo, because they are afraid to associate the word “skirt” with men. A skirt-style garment is undoubtedly the least restrictive on the bottom male body. Interestingly, some doctors believe that loose clothing that does not restrict the body can help a man live longer. healthy life and have higher reproductive rates. An undeniable fact is that skirts are very comfortable for both men and women.
IN different parts world such as Indonesia, Africa, Middle East, India, Philippines, men often wear skirts. In certain cultures (Scotland and Greece), kilts and men's skirts are still part of the official military uniform. After men's skirts began appearing on the runways of Paris and Milan over the past couple of years, it seems the trend is starting to catch on. main reason The only real doubt is that men are afraid to wear skirts for fear of being considered homosexual. However fashion trend is not for men to wear women's skirts, but that they wear skirts designed specifically for the male figure.
Types of skirts for men
Skirts designed for men appear in a variety of social circles, from hikers and runners to carpenters and artists. The most widely known men's skirt is the kilt, which has been worn by Scottish men for centuries. A kilt is a knee-length, deeply pleated skirt, usually made of tartan wool, that forms part of men's clothing in the north and north-west of Scotland. Traditionally, men don't wear anything under their kilt, and sometimes, with a gust of wind or accidental movement, this becomes obvious.
Ready-made kilts are not so difficult to find, including in online stores. Today, manufacturers offer modern kilts for men. Companies like Utilikilt, Amerikilt, and Union Kilt have taken the old idea and modernized it with cargo pockets and dedicated tool compartments. Other brands, such as JDEZ, offer lightweight cargo sarongs as well as hiking skirts that turn into shorts 
. Macabi Skirt makes unisex skirts for tourists. Men-in-Time and AMOK companies offer high fashion items such as long men's skirts.
A kilt is best worn with a simple white shirt. Kilts are worn at weddings, funerals and special events. It's a good idea to wear something under your kilt. You can even use a pin or special tie to ensure that the kilt stays closed even in strong winds. Kilts are often seen in parades around the world. Some music groups include a kilt in their dress code. This is especially effective when the band plays Scottish bagpipes.
Sarong is a multifunctional skirt option. Sarong can have different names depending on where it is worn. Pareo, pakome (Thailand), lava-lava (Samoa), sulu (Fiji), kanga (Brazil), malo (Kingdom of Tonga), ki-koi (Kenya) or lungi (India) are all names of men's skirts similar to sarong. Any piece of fabric will work for a sarong, but a real sarong always has an interesting pattern. For a sarong, it is better to choose fabric in brown, black, green, dark orange and yellow, as bright colors look feminine. The design on the sarong should always be traditional ethnic, there should not be any floral motifs. You can wear tight-fitting T-shirts or short sleeveless shirts with a sarong. The best footwear options are pointed-toe shoes for winter and sandals for summer. You can also wear a bolder version of clothing with a sarong: a three-button jacket and an open-necked shirt. A thick fabric is suitable for a warm sarong, but in the summer months it is better to wear a sarong made of light or thicker cotton. In winter you need to wear linen trousers with a sarong, and in summer - whatever you like.
Hakama is a type of skirt worn by samurai. There is a more modern version that goes by the same name and looks almost the same, although the modern version is divided into two parts (has pant legs). The samurai hakama did not have pants. Hakama-like clothing has been traditional among warriors in many cultures.
Trousers are mainly European or American clothing. Men in other parts of the world often wear skirts, kilts, dresses or sarongs of one kind or another. When going to a foreign country, try wearing typical clothes and you will be pleasantly surprised. These clothes will help you not stand out from the crowd. In addition, you will not be considered a stranger, and you will be received with great cordiality.
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It turns out that they were scared of our etiquette :) they ran away and took their investments home :)) and we were left with only corporate parties :)))) yes-ah... that’s roughly how it was *twelve years ago. And sandpaper, and blades (I remember there were also “Sputnik”). But I didn’t use blades, because... If you accidentally hurt yourself, the cuts would not heal for a long time. I had a special tiny knife. Made of especially strong steel (dad brought it from Denmark). However, I still have it. Alive and healthy :))
About the most lyric poetry (from life).
Artist student on pre-graduation practice. We help her make her graduation collection. If you need to draw some kind of intricate curve (of a complex configuration and quite long), we do this: a steel meter ruler is placed on its edge along a barely outlined and almost imaginary line, held by hook or by crook in this position (i.e. by all available parts of the body) , and with our free hand (usually a comrade in arms) we try to draw the line as accurately and accurately as possible without moving the ruler :))) There was no comrade at hand. They asked Svetochka (an artist) to help. He picks up a pencil….in some special manner. Completely “lyrical” :)) and begins to depict the desired line with a series of short strokes somewhere next to the ruler :))))
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-... Sveta... what are you doing??? Is it really so difficult n.o.r.m.a.l.l.n.o. take a pencil and p.r.o.s.t.o. draw a line? exactly to the line???
-...That’s how I spend it...or rather, I try...I just don’t know how to do it any other way...
They released him in peace. Lyricists...they are like children:)) flowers of life:)))
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Haha, the teacher is right: the sharpening methods for hard and soft types are completely different :))
nut ink, reed sticks, feathers... is all this really still relevant?
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Hey, I don’t think we were scared))). They are brave people. They simply do not tolerate laxity and disorganization, but they will not blame them for this either.
This is how surgical cuts (blade) heal faster than regular cuts (knife). Of course, it depends on how deep the cut is. Lacerations in general... When they removed my eyebrow piercing on the street with a pig, it took a long time to heal. It’s good that there was a smart maxillofacial doctor who immediately applied a cosmetic suture, so that the scar remained very small. Then he presented him with a bottle of French cognac, a good doctor.
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Steel ruler-meter... It's nice that some things do not lose their relevance)). I did (did) the same thing, with four hands. But one thin, supporting line was drawn. I painted on top of it by hand, specifically the bold main one. And everything was top-notch. It’s just that for almost three months, in drawing lessons, we practiced drawing wire skeins from life. Copper wire, steel wire, guitar strings. After this comes an understanding of the volume and perspective of the line. After all, even a thin guitar string has volume, which means it contains a reflex, penumbra, shadow, light, highlight, halftone. And in addition to your own shadow, there is also a falling one. Openwork, beautiful shadow from the wire. We drew, and the teacher read out Leonardo's statements. Such are the lyrics.
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I don’t know what relevant means, Sunny)). Having read about the artisanal production of paper by the Chinese, I made 50 sheets. The process of boiling rags was long and unpleasant in smell. By the way, the US Treasury produces banknote paper using the same principle. Only those. the process is different. Well done Chinese. You feel like a Demiurge. CREATOR. Full cycle: homemade drawing charcoal, homemade paper.
And I practically don’t perceive Wacom’s drawing. Ha, I remember at school there was one funny guy who trolled painters with the words: “Why do we need oil painting when we have Polaroid cameras?”))))
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One twin brother says he doesn't know what relevant means. But others are pleased that some things do not lose their relevance. You don't know who to listen to :)). To be able to create is happiness. The result is almost always incomprehensible. Is it really me? Hasn't this happened before? Really, this would never have happened if it weren’t for me? etc. over time, of course, this goes away, but I still can’t fully believe it :)) And did the paper really turn out? How thin? What color was everything? those. the rags themselves and then the paper. And what happened to her then? I have almost no drawing experience, even less theory. The only thing that more or less worked out was the graphics. Although, “it worked” is probably a strong word. Rather, it was not hopeless :)). The line is still alive and with me :) but, probably, more like a souvenir.
Amazing lyrics. Cinematic. I'd like to see this.
Weighted precision of lines... own shadow and falling shadow - poetry^^
Yes, a good teacher is a real treasure. Priceless. Lucky you:).
Just like with the doctor. I had to look up what “pig” is on the internet (horror). Those are the freaks. Also the eyebrow... poor thing... did it hurt a lot? I don’t have anything like that, I don’t even have my ears pierced. But in general, everything is healing badly. Even scratches. The burgundy mark can last for more than a year. I cut myself with a knife only once. But I examined the bone :). Nothing special: white and wet...like teeth. There was no one at home, I had to cope on my own (I was 14-15 years old then). The scar is now almost invisible. Between the first and second phalanx index finger, just below the fold line, almost parallel.
Of course, the Japanese are brave. A hundred times braver than the brave :) And how did they even think of settling there?
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Never in my life would I have guessed that “Wacom” is about drawing :))
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