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Alex Ritson

๐Ÿ‘ค Speaker
4232 total appearances

Appearances Over Time

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Global News Podcast
US threatens tariffs over Greenland

You know, thinking of the impact with the fans.

Global News Podcast
US threatens tariffs over Greenland

And when they see the Scottish team coming out in smart suits, there'll be massive disappointment.

Global News Podcast
US threatens tariffs over Greenland

And they didn't...

Global News Podcast
US threatens tariffs over Greenland

Wear a kilt at the Euros more recently.

Global News Podcast
US threatens tariffs over Greenland

They did wear kilts in 1998, the last time they were in the World Cup.

Global News Podcast
US threatens tariffs over Greenland

Why do you think it matters for a national Scotland team to wear the kilt on the world stage?

Global News Podcast
US threatens tariffs over Greenland

Shouldn't they be allowed to modernise or do things differently?

Global News Podcast
US threatens tariffs over Greenland

Well, is it modernising?

Global News Podcast
US threatens tariffs over Greenland

I don't think it is.

Global News Podcast
US threatens tariffs over Greenland

I think modernising is actually working with the huge popularity of the kilt.

Global News Podcast
US threatens tariffs over Greenland

It is hugely popular.

Global News Podcast
US threatens tariffs over Greenland

What makes the kilt so special for Scotland?

Global News Podcast
US threatens tariffs over Greenland

And does it still play that very important role in Scottish identity?

Global News Podcast
US threatens tariffs over Greenland

Yes, it does.

Global News Podcast
US threatens tariffs over Greenland

Really, at the beginning of the last century, the 1900s, the kilt was more worn in civilian life for more formal occasions.

Global News Podcast
US threatens tariffs over Greenland

an idea of the craftsmanship that goes into making a traditional bespoke kilt.

Global News Podcast
US threatens tariffs over Greenland

So bespoke tailoring is a craft within itself with technical knowledge.

Global News Podcast
US threatens tariffs over Greenland

It serves the higher end of the market.

Global News Podcast
US threatens tariffs over Greenland

So some of the high street kilts can take two days to make.

Global News Podcast
US threatens tariffs over Greenland

As a bespoke tailor with my fittings, it takes me a good nine, at least nine days, sometimes 10 days to create.