Lederhosen Men

Lederhosen – A Key-Piece of Bavaria’s History

The Lederhosen - is there anyone out there who doesn’t know the quaint traditional attire from Bavaria? But where does it come from? As a matter of fact, the origin of lederhosen dates back to more than 200 years ago. In the 17th century, the lederhosen’s progenitor, the French “Culotte“, was highly beloved amongst the Europeans. Peasants used the leg wear as a their work clothing because of the sturdy leather of domestic animals like goats and sheep. Deer hunting was a privilege to the royal families at that time, so that Lederhosen were manufactured from deer skin only decades later. In August 1883, five friends from Bavaria, founded the first trachten society, after the lederhosen had nearly completely vanished from the market during the 19th century. At first, the friends were mocked by citizens and the catholic church, but one major proponent was on their side: king Ludwig II. After the king and his father had showed up at festive occasions, dressed in splendid lederhosen and trachten jackets, the church defered to the trachten trend. From that event onwards, the lederhosen’s popularity in Germany and Austria rose unstoppably. Until this current day, the lederhosen is one of the most worn garments in the German-speaking area: you’ll definitely see a whole bunch of people strolling around in Lederhosen when travelling through Bavaria and the bordering alpine regions!

Lederhosen: history-charged yet modern

Lederhosen are deeply steeped in history – every region has their very own features to the leg wear. In Switzerland for example, knee-length lederhosen are worn in a vibrant yellow. Tastes definitely differ! Us Bavarians, we mostly wear the so called “Miesbacher Tracht“. The typical Bavarian Lederhosen is kept in rather sober and darker colors. Yet, Lederhosen are still offered in tons of different brownish shades: classic variations are available in light and dark brown, beige, walnut and hazelnut; the more modern ones are also offered in different nuances of grey and black. The bib of the Lederhosen is usually decorated with colored embroideries, which contrast strongly to the dark underground. Embroideries can be also found on the lederhosen’s pockets and suspenders, which creates a unique charm. Alongside the big pockets on the frontside and the back pocket, there is also a small hidden pocket, which was originally made for a trachten knife. You see: the trachten lederhosen is full of surprises and nostalgic details you can learn about with every new one you let enter into your wardrobe! That’s the reason why nowadays, the younger generation willingly wears the historical trachten fashion, too: prom, a family party in summer and other festive events are the perfect occasion to get trendy with your lederhosen. Combine the traditional leg wear with a chic shirt or a casual trachten t-shirt – the ideal alternative to suit and tie. The lederhosen online shop on Ludwig & Therese offers anything, men might be looking for! Get inspired by thousands of colors and cuts and order your next lederhosen ouftit online now!

Lederhosen for Men: The absolute Must-Have for the Oktoberfest

Are you planning a trip to the Oktoberfest? Then you should definitely get yourself a lederhosen, as the leg wear is a true must-have at this event. Men in lederhosen are simply the strongest magnet to women wearing a dirndl. Bavarian couples even mix and match their Oktoberfest outfits – yeah, that’s also a thing in the world of trachten fashion! If you still hesitate wearing a lederhosen to the beer tent, we gladly free you from any doubts: premium fashioning and high-quality nubuck leather make your lederhosen super resilient to any splatters of beer or rain to guarantee a lifelong Oktoberfest companion! A special layer of fat, the so called “Patina“, gives your lederhosen a cool blaze and makes it even sturdier against wind, weather and boozy tours. Haven’t found your favorite lederhosen yet? Have a look at the lederhosen online shop by Ludwig & Therese. We offer sexy short lederhosen, which look extremely stylish in combination with a belt and a chic trachten vest. A pair of woolen trachten socks and trachten shoes and you’re good to go! The casual Oktoberfest look requires a pair of knickerbockers with suspenders and a checked trachten shirt. Traditional Haferlschuhe, comfy knee socks (also called Loferl) and an elegant trachten hat round off your lederhosen outfit. Staghorn buttons make the lederhosen an absolute eye-catcher regardless of the length so make sure to browse through the collection on Ludwig & Therese!