NKD Clothing

We thought we'd try to cheer up your (and our) gloomy Tuesday (it's very grey in Edinburgh) and you don't get much sunnier than tales from the golden beaches of Dubai.

We're very proud to unveil our latest creative addition to the international hospitality arena - the kilt apron!

The story begins with an email from Fiona MacLachlan of Scottish Development International's textile division (Scottish Enterprise). Fiona wanted to pull on our expertise to design a Scottish over-garment to be included in the Jumeriah Beach staff uniform when SDI hosted a Global Scots event at the end of February 2011. The team at NKD Towers were quick to come up with suggestions and finally agreed to focus on the development of a garment that would best represent Scotland's traditional dress as well as celebrate our nations innovative approach to garment design.

John Culbert of Glenisla Kilts worked with our designer Sarah to produce a unique kilt inspired apron using the Camel Stewart tartan (as pictured). The design combines a lightweight (poly/viscose) machine washable tartan with mock side buckle feature, knife pleat and fringe detail. There's also a hidden universal fastening which ensures the apron is fitted, comfortable for all and importantly - very practical.

Feedback from the event was extremely positive, Fiona said "The kilts were fab, the staff really enjoyed wearing them and they really set the scene".

What can I say...another triumph for the uber talented team at NKD Clothing - even if I do say so myself.