Traditional German Clothing

Traditional Couture; Folkloric High Fashion in Germany- Amazing Pictures of German Clothes

November 17, 2016

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Traditional Couture: Folkloric Heritage Costumes Earlier this year I shared the story of how I bought my first “dirndl” or tracht. Because my family is not Bavarian, I didn’t want to buy a Traditional Dirndl. Instead, I hoped to find something that would reflect the region my family came from in Germany, while still maintaining […]

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“Effigy: Poison and the City”

German Alpine Hat Pins – History & Collecting

September 7, 2016

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Traditional German Clothing

Every time I go to a German Fest or Oktoberfest, I see large collections of German Alpine Hat Pins. So, of course I got curious… why? History of German Pin Collecting My degree in history means I can’t just leave things alone. I had to do a little digging. Most references for German Pin Collecting […]

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What is a Gamsbart? A Plume to wear with your Bavarian Tracht

Where to Buy A Dirndl: My Fantastic Rare Dirndl Experience

August 29, 2016

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Traditional German Clothing

As strange as it may sound to many of you, before this year, I never owned a Dirndl. Not even as a child. But… since I’m attending a lot more German Festivals these days, it was pointed out to me, that I would fit in better if I wore one. True enough. But I didn’t […]

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What is a Gamsbart? A Plume to wear with your Bavarian Tracht

“Loferl” Two Part Lederhosen Socks Men Wear in Bavaria

August 4, 2016

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Traditional German Clothing

One thing I noticed at Oktoberfests in the past and the recent Germanfest are these two part Lederhosen Socks men wear… and I had to know… WHY? What is the story behind those calf-warmers? Why don’t men in Bavaria want to cover their ankles? Who wears them? And how do they stay up? So I […]

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What is a Gamsbart? A Plume to wear with your Bavarian Tracht

Traditional German Clothes for Kids – Dirndls and Lederhosen for Little Ones

July 6, 2016

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Blue Hand Embroidered Dirndl Dress Sizes 2-12 Summer is the beginning of German Festival Season! While it’s not mandatory to dress “German”, it can be a lot of fun. And is there ANYTHING so cute as a sweet little girl in a Dirndl? Or a toddler in his Lederhosen? But, where can you find Traditional […]

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What is a Gamsbart? A Plume to wear with your Bavarian Tracht

What Does a German Look Like? Dealing with Stereotypes

June 8, 2015

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Growing Up German In America

  I’ve been thinking about stereotypes a lot lately… and what does a German look like? Whenever Germans are portrayed in advertising, or in festival invitations, they always seem to be wearing Lederhosen or Dirndls. But, as I’m reminded EVERY TIME I post such a photo, that is not how the typical German looks or […]

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Smashing a few German Stereotypes

Haflinger House Shoes- German Hausschuhe to Keep Your Feet Warm

January 30, 2015

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German Products I Love

For Christmas a few years ago I was delighted to receive a new pair of real Haflinger Hausschuhe (Haflinger House Shoes) from my mother (how do you know you are German? You get excited about a new pair of “good” Hausschuhe at Christmas). I hate cold feet…. And even more than that, I hate cold WET feet, […]

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Traditions from Germany- Traditional German Christmas Decorations

German Charm Bracelet – My Collection of Shield Charms

October 6, 2014

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German Collectibles

Some people collect spoons, other collect patches or post cards; still other people collect beer steins. I don’t know when it began, but somewhere in my childhood I started collecting Shield Charms for a German Charm bracelet. These special little charms are all painted with a place name, and then enameled. I fasten mine on to […]

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