The Utilikilts Company
| Industry | Clothing |
|---|---|
| Founded | April 2000 |
| Founder | Steven Villegas Megan Haas |
| Products | kilt |
The Utilikilts Company is an American contemporary or "utility" kilt company, was founded by Steven Villegas in April 2000. Villegas created his first kilt in the late '90s as an alternative to pants, intended to offer freedom of movement, while working on his motorcycle. Made from an old pair of military pants, Villegas was so fond of his creation he wore it quite often around town. He was approached by his first customer, a local security guard.
That first encounter encouraged him to produce more kilts, and sell them at the Pike Place Market and Fremont Street Market, in Seattle; where he met co-founder, Megan Haas. Villegas and Haas soon formed the Utilikilts Company, establishing both brick-and-mortar and web based storefront for the product.