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Hello from Asia!
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 6:31 am
by thoth51
Greeting from sunny Singapore!
I came across a kilt link on the intertubes last week, and several websites later ordered my very first kilt!
So far I've only seen one person here whose signature suggested he was Chinese, otherwise the forum seems to be largely European and American. Even though South East Asia has a rich history of male unbifurcated garments, ie the Malay sarong, Indian dhoti etc, modern Singapore is entirely westernised in its fashion. I expect to draw some looks when I go out in my new kilt.
I'll post my experience when I first wear it outside.
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 7:54 am
by Colin
Well done. Welcome to the Web-site. I wish you success.
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:58 pm
by Skirt Chaser
I think you'll enjoy being a trend setter for your area, Thoth. Welcome to the cafe!
Quiet Mouse
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 1:12 am
by ChristopherJ
Welcome!
As you say, South East Asia has a rich tradition of MUGs, so that would lead me to hope that kilt or skirt wearing could be more easily accepted there than in most western countries. I'd be interested to hear how you get on.
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 2:19 am
by Peter v
Hallo thoth51 and welcome. Some details of yourself would be nice, ie are you asian, or of european / US origin?
Have you worn skirts before etc. Nothing really personal.
It is interesting to hear from someone out there in Singapore, we are getting a bigger network of skirt wearers from all over the world, and that is a very good thing. That helps to better understand how it is being percieved over the world.
Succes with your kilt.
Peter v.
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 2:46 am
by Sasquatch
Welcome. Singapore is a really modern city although rigid and conservative in some ways, as I hear. Let us know how people react.
Sasq
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 2:59 am
by thoth51
Oh ok, a little about me and where I live.
I'm a Singaporean of Chinese descent. Just turned a youthful 40. No previous experience of wearing anything kilt-like.
As I said before, fashion in Singapore is pretty much westernised. The Malay sarong has been largely relegated to ceremonial and home wear. The Indian dhoti is still worn in daily life by older Indian immigrants, but fading out among the younger set. Robe-like Chinese clothes never made it here to Singapore, as the local Chinese are mainly descended from southerners of working class with no history of wearing the longer robes.
Even among the younger, hipper population I am surprised that I've never seen any kilt or skirt wearing men. Maybe I don't hang in the right circles.
It's here!
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 1:06 pm
by thoth51
My Amerikilt just came in today and it feels great.
Hurrah!
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 2:39 pm
by ChrisM
Looks great, too!
Chris
Klan?
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 2:58 pm
by JRMILLER
Thoth,
The kilt looks very good and proper on you. You must have at least some Scottish blood to be able to wear it so well -- perhaps the MacKahki klan?
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 3:58 pm
by thoth51
McCheng!
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 4:29 pm
by RichardA
Wow..... looking really cool in that kilt
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 8:02 pm
by Colin
Yes, it does really suit you well.
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 4:16 am
by CJFMix
Mr. McCheng , you look fantastic !!!
Hope your great looks will inspire others !!!
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 7:45 am
by mugman
Hi, and welcome from Devon, UK. As others have said, that kilt certainly does you proud. You look very relaxed and confident in it. You'll also get envious looks - enjoy those moments! Wishing you every success.