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Edinburgh's 'Tartan Girl' Comes to New York

Known as the original Edinburgh 'Tartan Girl' Irene Wadsworth, founder of Scottish label Impractical Clothes, makes her 2009 Dressed to Kilt debut with a one-off, specially designed, Homecoming 09 Scotland tartan sweetheart corset and bustle skirt.

As well as this striking VisitScotland commission, Impractical Clothes will have other signature pieces strutting the catwalk this year.

UPDATE: Impractical Clothes tartan corset and bustle skirt outfit worn by 'Obama Girl' Amber Lee Ettinger is featured in the stylish and in-the-know fashion blog Kempt.

'To be part of this year's Dressed to Kilt is a huge privilege. I've been designing and making tartan outfits for ten years. To see them finally coming to New York as part of Tartan Week makes me very proud, and very excited too!'

'Sophisticated New Yorkers and celebrity Scots from around the globe take over the city and get "Dressed to Kilt" with Sir Sean and Lady Connery playing host of the evening's festivities. This year's Dressed to Kilt was presented by Glenfiddich(®) and Celebrating Homecoming Scotland 2009. (...) A far cry from its humble beginnings, Dressed to Kilt has evolved from a simple kilt show into the highest profile Scottish event in the United States and most prestigious Scottish fashion show in the world. From fabric and fashion to art and music, all aspects of Caledonian culture are represented at this unique celebration culminating in a fashion show like no other. Dressed to Kilt features not only traditional Highland kilts but designer haute couture fit for royalty, showcasing the latest cutting-edge fashion from Scotland's finest young talent as well as some of the world's top designers who have embraced and incorporated "Scottishness" into their trademark styles.'   Reuters

Check out more coverage from the show on the following sites:
Metro | Askmen.com | Daily Telegraph | Daily Record | Guestofaguest.com | Popeater

Handbag Heaven

A new range of the infamous and perennially popular Dinkybags and Daintybags — plus groovy 'Handbag Sporrans' — in new-season tartans and tweeds.

Also featuring the absolutely unique Urban Jungle appliqued handbags — check out our new playing card & poker inspired designs.