Over the border in Munich, it’s much the same. Ask
young Münchners and they’ll tell you that Trachten are all
the rage – and not just after six steins at Oktoberfest. Find
them at events like the oompah-fuelled Löwenbräukeller
Nacht der Tracht (
nachtdertracht.de
)
in mid-April or club
nights such as Almrausch at P1 (
p1-club.de
).
Designers, too, have tapped into this Zeitgeist, with
recent collections for ladies displaying a penchant for
neon colours, beadwork, embroidery, halterneck dirndls
and feathered Bavarian hats. Men are sprucing up their
lederhosen with multicoloured check shirts, neckerchiefs,
chunky loafers, and silk and velvet waistcoats with
elaborate patterns.
Shops like Angermaier (
trachten-angermaier.de
)
and
Lodenfrey (
lodenfrey.com
)
are always abreast of the latest
trends, stocking an enticing array; while at Stoffwandel
(
stoffwandel.de
),
Marion Schmidt revamps vintage dirndls
with eye-catching details like polka dot pinafores and lime
green lace. For those on a tighter budget, there’s Wies’n
Tracht &Mehr (
wiesn-tracht-mehr.de
),
where sassy dirndls
go for as little €50 and lederhosen sets start at €200.
Will they be coming to a high street near you? Probably
not. But if you’ve ever wanted to unleash your inner Hans or
Heidi on the dance floor, you knowwhere to go.
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been and will be handed down over
generations.”
Bright, unusual colour combinations
are the hallmarks of her beautifully
tailored dirndls. Scarlet embroidery
and slinky off-the-shoulder versions,
and polka-dot, full-skirted creations
reminiscent of 1950s prom dresses,
bridal wear and children’s fashion are
all part of her seasonal collections.
“
I’ve taken the spirit of the Tracht
and given it my own stamp; made it
fashionable. In this fast-paced, global
age, we are starting to go back to
our roots and buy clothes that last. A
dirndl is not just something you buy for
a one-off event, it is an investment. It
should be both trendy and timeless.”
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KERRY CHRISTIANI
PHOTOGRAPHS
DNA GASTRONOMIE GMBH/A SCHUSTER
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