Red Herringbone Kilt Flashes (Pair)

Add a bold traditional finish to your Highland outfit with our Red Herringbone Kilt Flashes — a pair of garter ties designed to secure the turn-down of kilt hose while bringing a vivid pop of colour to the lower half of a full kilt ensemble. Small in size but significant in effect, flashes are one of the defining finishing touches of authentic Highland dress, visible just below the knee where they tie the whole outfit together.

Each flash features a white elastic garter band fastened with a secure metal buckle and hook closure, from which two fabric tails hang down in a rich red herringbone weave. The tails are cut with the traditional V-notched point, a classic shape in Highland dress-making, and the herringbone texture gives the fabric genuine depth and woven character rather than a flat, printed finish.

Functionally, the elastic garter sits snugly around the calf just below the knee, holding the folded-down cuff of the kilt hose securely in place throughout a full day of wear — standing, walking, or dancing at a ceilidh. The adjustable metal hardware allows for a comfortable, secure fit and can be refastened easily each time the flashes are worn, making them a durable, reusable part of a Highland wardrobe.

Sold as a pair, these vivid red flashes are a striking choice for anyone wanting their Highland dress to carry a bold accent colour, whether matched to a Royal Stewart or other red-based tartan, or used as a deliberate contrast against navy, green, or hunting tartans. Red flashes are a classic, traditional choice that works especially well for festive occasions — Burns Night, Christmas and Hogmanay gatherings, and St. Andrew’s Day events all call for exactly this kind of detail.

Flashes are one of those details experienced kilt-wearers never overlook — without them, kilt hose have a tendency to slip down, and the finished look of the outfit loses a defining traditional element. Pair these with our tartan kilts, leather kilt belts, and sporrans to complete an authentic, coordinated Highland look from waist to ankle.

Whether worn for a formal wedding, a Highland games appearance, a festive gathering, or everyday Highland dress, the Red Herringbone Kilt Flashes deliver a practical function and a genuine pop of traditional colour in equal measure — a small accessory that makes a real difference to the finished outfit.