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What makes Lederhosen Authentic?
Oct
There’s nothing quite like an authentic Lederhosen. We have all heard that before, but what does it really mean? What makes Lederhosen authentic and what’s the significance of wearing authentic Lederhosen to Bavarian events such as Oktoberfest? Well for one thing, locals of Munich put immense importance in the quality of Lederhosen since it shows your appreciation and understanding of the Bavarian culture. As for what makes Lederhosen authentic, there are a few factors at play there. Let’s take a look at what makes Lederhosen authentic and why you should always purchase and wear authentic Lederhosen to Oktoberfest.
Genuine Leather used for Lederhosen
The easiest way to spot authentic Lederhosen is by the quality of the leather used to make them. There’s quite a bit of difference in the quality of leather depending on the animal from which it is obtained. Leather from deer skin and cow hide is regarded as high quality whereas goat skin leather is of lesser quality. You can always perform a few simple tests when purchasing Lederhosen to see if they are made from genuine leather. For example, genuine leather will always have imperfections on the surface known as “pebbles”. This is because leather comes from the skin of animals and each animal is unique in texture which is why the leather produced would retain certain imperfections in its surface.
Secondly you can drip some water on the Lederhosen. If some of the water is absorbed into the material then you can be sure it is made of real and genuine leather. This is because real leather always absorbs some of the moisture whereas machine made leather does not have absorption abilities. Buy the Lederhosen that pass these tests because you can be sure they are made from genuine leather.
Bavarian Embroidery on Lederhosen
Bavarian Lederhosen, made from authentic leather, have distinct and intricate embroidery patterns woven into them. This marks the Lederhosen out as authentic since traditional embroidery has been a feature of genuine Lederhosen since the 18th century when locals and noblemen of Bavaria used to wear them. In fact, the people who gathered to celebrate Oktoberfest in those times were identified by the embroidery on their Lederhosen, since specific patterns of embroidery represented specific regions of Bavaria from which the wearer belonged. If you shop online for Lederhosen for sale, you will notice that e-stores such as the Lederhosen Store have a wide range of authentic Lederhosen which are embossed with beautiful and traditional embroidery.
Traditional Lederhosen Colors
Lederhosen are usually confined to a few specific shades of color that include brown, tan, black and grey. This is because, as mentioned before, Lederhosen are made from the hide of animals and since the natural hue animal hide is in shades of brown and tan, so Lederhosen ultimately have such colors as well. Bright colored Lederhosen are only worn by children whereas men wear Lederhosen of ash brown, night black or slated gray colors.
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Lederhosen Accessories to Complete Outfit
Lastly, German Lederhosen are only considered authentic if they are complemented by the right mix of Lederhosen accessories. These accessories work to complete the Lederhosen outfit and include items such as Lederhosen socks, loferls and Lederhosen shoes made from suede leather. Not only do the accessories increase the authenticity and style of the entire outfit, but they are also considered essential in maintaining the elegance of the outfit.
This is because wearing a t-shirt under the Lederhosen or casual footwear with this historic traditional attire is considered disrespectful, so the accessories would save you from the embarrassment of making these blunders while lending authenticity to the attire.
These are the factors that make Lederhosen authentic and you should take care to cater and fulfill each one of these the next time you dress up for Oktoberfest, or any other Bavarian event for that matter.
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