Thursday, February 10, 2011

Dirndls and Lederhosen – Traditional or Sexy?

From The Wall Street Journal

Long the preserve of fräuleins and Alpine cultural enthusiasts, dirndls and lederhosen have become an international fashion trend in recent years, inspiring ever bolder iterations that purists say are transforming their proud heritage into a vulgar caricature.

Celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton flaunt designer renditions that cost thousands of dollars. Lederhosen made for women have turned up in recent collections by designers such as Yves Saint Laurent and Alice + Olivia.