WTF, Seattle? Part IV. (Utilikilts)

I'd never encountered the Utilikilt before coming to Seattle. What is up with them, Seattle? Are they hip? Are they so old they're out of fashion now? Has anyone ever seen them elsewhere?

Wikipedia tells me they originate here in Fremont. I first noticed them at their flagship store in Pioneer Square. I've heard about them since in an awkward clubbing story and on this Pemco Insurance radio ad:




So what do you think? Would you wear a Utilikilt?