Le Kilt

Le Kilt is a Scottish designer label for women, founded in Edinburgh in 2014 by Samantha McCoach. Born and raised in Leith and trained at the Royal College of Art in London, McCoach explores the origins and meaning of garments, reframing Scottish tradition for a modern audience that wants a connection with its clothes. Her grandmother Lena, a kilt-maker, helped her make the first samples. The label is best known for contemporary kilts, which it sees as a blank canvas for self-expression, alongside knitwear and other wardrobe classics. The range includes kilts, mini dresses, wrap skirts, cardigans, crew necks, knitted tanks and Aran vests, plus scarves and sterling silver kilt pins. Signature pieces include the 01 Classic Kilt, the Midi Kilt, the Hand Knitted Aran Vest and the Merino Guernsey. Le Kilt is made in Scotland by expert craftspeople at a handful of small British manufacturers. It mainly uses wool, including Scottish tartans and tweeds, plus cashmere and lambswool. The label remains a small, independent business led by its founder, rooted in both the Scottish Highlands and city life.