Sir Sean and Lady Connery hosted the eighth annual Dressed to Kilt event, celebrating Scottish culture with a spirited fashion show at M2 Ultra Lounge in New York City . The theme of the evening was Mad for Scotland, celebrating eccentric style and individuality. The unique show celebrated all aspects of Caledonian culture and showcased a range of fashions, from traditional Highland kilts and cutting-edge fashions from Scotland ’s finest young talent to world-renowned designer looks and haute couture.

In a bittersweet gesture, the 2010 Dressed to Kilt show was dedicated in the honor and memory of the late Alexander McQueen, who himself was a native of Scotland and took great pride in his heritage. The show featured a touching tribute to the designer who when asked what his Scottish roots meant to him in 2004, simply replied, “everything.” The evening also included a surprise performance from Canadian musical group Bowfire.

Proceeds from the evening benefitted the Paralyzed Veterans of America and its Scottish equivalent, the Erskine Hospital , along with the Wounded Warrior Project through Friends of Scotland, an organization founded by Sir Sean Connery

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Photos by Lloyd Bishop