License to Kilt: Sir Sean Connery's widow Micheline and family create new tartan in honour of Scotland’s 007 icon

The new tartan designed by his widow and other members of his family will be unveiled as the legendary Edinburgh-born 007 actor is honoured at this year's Dressed To Kilt fashion show in America this summer.

Sir Sean Connery and Lady Micheline at Dressed To Kilt (Photo: Dr Geoffrey Scott Carroll/ Dressed To Kilt).

Sir Sean Connery's widow Lady Micheline, his son Stephan and granddaughter Saskia have created the new tartan which will contain colours representing the actor's favourite place.

The new tartan will be revealed for the first time during the event which will celebrate the life of the first ever 007, Scottish Sir Sean Connery, at the Dressed To Kilt fashion show in Long Island this summer.

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Sir Sean and wife Lady Micheline in New York at Dressed To Kilt (Photo: Dr Geoffrey Scott Carroll/ Dressed To Kilt).

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Organisers are inviting several members of Sir Sean’s family who attended and supported previous DTK events as well as a number of his favorite models and favorite acts from previous DTK shows.

Models and judges at the event in previous years included the likes of Donald Trump, Andie MacDowall, Mike Myers and The Pussycat Dolls.

Mill Neck Manor, Long Island where the event will take place this summer (Photo: Dr Geoffrey Scott Carroll/ Dressed To Kilt).

The show will also include a "glossy” program with “numerous never before seen photos of ‘Big Tam’ from previous DKT events which will be made into a collector’s edition.

Dr Geoffrey Scott Carroll, organiser of the event said: "We have decided to celebrate and honour Sir Sean and his family with our next show.

“Indeed, three generations of Connerys, Lady Connery, Stephan his son and Saskia his granddaughter have together worked with our team and produced a new Sir Sean Connery Tartan that will be unveiled at this show for the first time anywhere.

"The colours of the Tartan represent places that meant the most to Sir Sean.

"As he meant so much to so many Scots around the world, we welcome your ideas and your contributions.

"Stay safe and we look forward to seeing you all this summer!

Sir Sean founded the Friends of Scotland charity in 2002 which organised the Dressed To Kilt charity fashion show he hosted with his family several times.

At one DTK event, the 007 legend agreed to auction off his voice for a telephone answering machine which was the most expensive auction item that year.

Talking about Sir Sean, Dr Geoffrey said: “We saw a charitable man, a man who loved his family, a man who loved his country of birth and a generosity that helped an untold number of young Scots and Scottish companies.”

The event, which normally takes place during New York Tartan Week in April, has been postponed until the summer due to the virus and will be streamed online for the first time.

Organisers have not chosen a specific date for the event, however, have said they will provide several months notice in advance.

The show which also consists of a cocktail party and a post-party will be held at the Mill Neck Manor Estate on the Gold Coast of Long Island, about 25 miles from New York.

It will focus on “Country Lifestyle Fashion”, the couture for outdoor activities, and will raise funds for the Navy SEAL Foundation with several decorated SEALS on the catwalk.

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