Purple Velvet Kenmore Doublet | Scottish Highland Jacket

Purple Velvet Kenmore Doublet — Scottish Highland Jacket

Bring rich, luxurious texture to your Highland wardrobe. This Kenmore Doublet uses plush purple velvet throughout, tailored in the classic doublet silhouette. As a result, it offers a distinctive alternative to both Argyll and Prince Charlie jacket styles.

A Design Rooted in Highland Tradition

The Kenmore doublet takes its name from Kenmore in Perthshire and remains a popular semi-formal jacket style in Highland dress. Scottish men wear it widely for weddings, Highland games, and formal kilt outfits. This piece follows that tradition closely, using solid purple velvet for a bold, elegant finish. Notched lapels and a straight hem give the doublet its characteristic silhouette.

A Rich, Distinctive Finish

Unlike the Prince Charlie’s satin lapels and cutaway tails, the Kenmore doublet uses a straight hem and notched lapels for a slightly less formal, more versatile profile. Therefore, it suits a wider range of occasions than a full black-tie jacket. Antique bronze buttons and shoulder epaulettes add classic Highland detailing, while a breast pocket completes the tailored look.

Premium Craftsmanship & Materials

Craftsmen build this doublet from plush purple velvet, tailored for a sharp yet comfortable fit. It holds its shape well while adding a soft, rich texture to the overall look. Notched lapels in the same velvet fabric give the jacket a cohesive, elegant finish. Additionally, epaulette tabs at each shoulder allow for optional rank or clan pin badges.

Design Details

• Fabric: Purple velvet, structured and tailored
• Lapels: Notched velvet lapels, matching fabric throughout
• Buttons: Antique bronze-style buttons down the front
• Shoulders: Epaulette tabs at each shoulder
• Pocket: Welt breast pocket
• Cuffs: Multi-button detailing at each sleeve
• Fit: Tailored, straight-hem doublet silhouette
• Closure: Front button fastening

Who This Doublet Is For

This doublet suits a wide range of formal and semi-formal Highland occasions. For instance, grooms and groomsmen often choose the Kenmore style for weddings wanting a distinctive alternative to Prince Charlie jackets. Similarly, attendees at Highland games and formal gatherings wear it for its rich texture and classic silhouette. Meanwhile, anyone wanting a versatile doublet for regular formal kilt wear can rely on this style.

Best Occasions to Wear It

This doublet works well at weddings, formal dinners, and Highland games. It also suits Burns Night suppers, ceilidhs, and clan gatherings calling for elevated Highland dress. In short, it fits any occasion where rich velvet texture and classic doublet tailoring matter.

Styling Suggestions

Pair this doublet with a tartan kilt, kilt hose, and a sgian-dubh for a complete Highland outfit. Alternatively, add a bow tie or cravat at the collar for extra formality. Either way, let the velvet texture and rich purple tone lead the outfit, keeping other accessories understated.

Care & Maintenance

Dry clean this doublet only, to preserve the velvet pile and tailored structure. Additionally, store it on a padded hanger to help maintain its shape. Finally, avoid pressing directly on the velvet, since this can flatten the fabric’s texture.

A Doublet Built to Impress

This Purple Velvet Kenmore Doublet offers classic Highland tailoring in a rich, distinctive finish. In fact, every detail, from the velvet lapels to the antique buttons, impresses. Whether you’re a groom, attending Highland games, or simply want elevated Highland style, overall, this doublet delivers.