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Trachten and Lederhosen for the Oktoberfest

On this website you will find authentic Bavarian Lederhosen, Dirndl-dresses, hats, suspenders, socks, shoes, ... everything you need for Oktoberfest for reasonable prices – and most important directly from Munich, the hometown of the Oktoberfest.
Every year we present a new Dirndl collection in order to be able to offer you the latest Bavarian Trachten fashion for women. Only the Lederhosen stay the same just as the past 200 years. And even for kids we offer cute Dirndls and Lederhosen.

History of the Dirndl and the Lederhosen

Additionally on this website you can learn about the history of Lederhosen, Dirndl and the Oktoberfest, also called Wiesn. So feel free to browse our online shop and see yourself the selection we offer. And if there is anything you want to know, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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What you need to know about the Bavarian culture:

Unfortunately not everyone knows what Germany and especially Bavaria offers. In the following articles we will answer question that you might have asked yourself in the past. We will not only talk about the items that we offer but also about the culinary part of the Bavarian culture

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What is a Lederhosen?
Lederhosen are leather pants native to the Bavarian region of Germany. Quite a lot of people associate lederhosen with the Alpine regions, since they are a part of the traditional Alpine costume, along with the so called Dirndl which is another well-known example of Bavarian traditional dress. In some rural regions, lederhosen are still seen in daily use, but they more commonly appear at cultural festivals and special occasions, rather than as an item of daily wear.

Just like the dirndl, lederhosen originally emerged in the peasant community. These sturdy leather pants were traditionally held up with suspenders. Additionally they are ornamented in rich embroidery, the nature of which would vary by region. Traditional lederhosen are also distinguished by the flap fastener in the front. In the 19th century, when the Bavarian part of Germany experienced a revived interest in pastoral life, lederhosen and dirndls were adopted more generally across the region.

Today, some people think of lederhosen as kitschy, since they often appear in parodies of Germany and the German people. Nevertheless natives of Bavaria are proud of the history of lederhosen. And it is not uncommon for a man to own a pair for special occasions or for the sentimental value. Boys may also be outfitted with lederhosen for outdoor adventure clubs and other athletic activities since the lederhosen are very durable.

Typically, lederhosen for boys have a very simpler cut. Furthermore men's are more embroidery, and the straps of the suspenders may also be bedecked with embroidery and other ornaments. Different regions have different traditional decorations, as travellers to Germany often learn, and some modern updates use things like zippers and Velcro, rather than more traditional fastenings. But this is very, very rare and only an unsuccessful attempt to change the original form.

When well cared-for, lederhosen can last a lifetime. Leather, just like other organic material benefits from regular moisturizing, to keep it soft and supple even if it is not worn. In the event that lederhosen become stained, you only have to wait until the dirt is dry and rub it off with a brush or the like.