Monty Lewis, Samantha McCoach, Araminta Campbell, Caroline Young, Georgina Ripley

From iconic textiles to staple garments, Scotland’s traditional style of highland dress was globally recognised and identifiable. A gathering of contemporary designers, curators, authors, and makers came together to discuss the longevity and reinvention of Scottish sartorial classics. The discussion ranged from Samantha McCoach’s (Le Kilt) contemporary reworking of the classic kilt, to Monty Lewis’s exquisite handmade sporrans, Araminta Campbell’s stewardship of modern tartan and tweed design, and author Caroline Young’s research on the unique fashion aesthetic of the late local fashion journalist Frances Farquharson.

This fascinating panel discussion was chaired by leading Scottish fashion curator Georgina Ripley (National Museums of Scotland).