German Lederhosen is the national attire of German-speaking nations. Either short or knee-length, they are leather breeches. Kniebundhosen or “bundhosen” are frequent names for the longer ones. These clothes are called Tracht and are mostly associated with Bavaria and Tyrol. It used to be a mainstay of the Central European working class. Dressing up is a […]
Introduction We have often read about German lederhosen and dirndl dress in history books. They had become something of the past. That was until recently when a bunch of German designers stated that in old Bavarian traditions such as Oktoberfest people wear these outfits and there should be more emphasis on it. Not only does it […]
Introduction The German lederhosen may be one of the most popular European country-side outfits. Originating from the Bavarian communities, this tracht is highly valued by German culture and history. They are most commonly worn in cultural festivals in Germany, such as Oktoberfest. Purpose Unlike modern dresses of today, this outfit is particular and unique. The […]
To understand this article, here’s a recap of our last post: We told you what lederhosen are and where you can wear them, precisely the top events in Germany where it is completely normal to get your German lederhosen on. For this week’s edition, we will continue our journey into the various festivals where and […]
Traditional German clothing or also known as a ‘tracht’, is worn in German-speaking countries and regions. It is directly in English to ‘what is worn’. The latter is most commonly associated with Bavarian, Austrian, and Swiss regions but holds significance in most parts of Europe. German lederhosen is the most common among all and one […]
Is it necessary to wear German Lederhosen to Oktoberfest? Originating from the Bavarian culture, lederhosen has been a significant part of German culture. Wearing your traditional German Lederhosen to cultural events in Germany is much appreciated by the locals who consider it a sign of respect. Not wearing one is okay too, but it shows […]
Men’s lederhosen or for females a dirndl, are essential attires to German culture and heritage. They represent the contribution played by the German working class starting from the 16th and 17th Centuries which laid the foundation for what Germany is today. If you have the opportunity to attend one of the many famous cultural events […]
Where German Lederhosen is the German traditional piece of clothing worn by people, particularly men living in mountainous regions of Germany or German-speaking areas. Lederhosen by definition and translation means “leather breeches” with its singular form being ‘lederhosen’. Men’s lederhosen is most commonly known to be worn in Southern parts of Germany, which is more […]
It is important that one respects the tradition but it is equally prudent to take advantage of the advancement of time and age for comfort and convenience. Such is the debate of lederhosen’s authenticity measured on the scale of genuine leather and where suede leather fits in. Lederhosen is the traditional dress of the people […]
