Facts About Authentic Lederhosen

So by now most of us know about Lederhosen and what they are, and if you haven’t… then… well what are you doing on this website? All joking aside, lederhosen are very famous and recognized worldwide. Have you ever been curious to learn more about the Bavarian-born breeches? In this article we will cover a few facts about Lederhosen and their history.

Although originally intended for use by men, lederhosen are worn by women as well

Lederhosen were first made as an answer to problem Bavarian men faced at the time: having bottoms that can withstand the rigorous manual labour men at the time were expected to complete. Lederhosen, made of high-quality leather, were also easy to clean off after a day of hard work. This convenient feature, along with the sturdiness for use in manual labour, lead to the lederhosen success with men across not only Bavaria, but all of Europe as well. Traditionally, lederhosen were worn by men but nowadays you can also find lederhosen clad women at festivals like Oktoberfest. This is due to the semi-recent availability of styles more suited to the female body. In fact, one of the most popular types of lederhosen for women at the moment are heart pocket lederhosen-- as the name suggests, lederhosen with heart shapes for pockets!

100% Bavarian-made Lederhosen are rarer than you think

Although you can definitely find traditional Bavarian made lederhosen easily, the origin of the leather itself might be from somewhere else. In fact, many lederhosen today are made from leather imported from India and Hungary. Bavarian grown and tanned leather is much rarer, and therefore even more expensive.

There are many types and styles of lederhosen are available

You could find so many different styles and variations of Lederhosen; different embroidery, different colour, different types of leather, etc. Because of this, Lederhosen may cost anywhere from €100 to €1000. You can have a very simplistic pair of lederhosen with just the essentials, or an incredibly extravagant pair with intricate embroidery and customizations. There are also two types of suspenders, people choose the "V"-style and the "H"-style, in a colourfully embroidered patterns. 

Now that you know a little bit more about Lederhosen, are you now in the market for your own pair of authentic lederhosen? German-Lederhosen are your answer! We are a subdivision of Ernst Licht Imports, a top US importer of German goods. Visit our online shop, or stop in to one of our brick-and-mortar stores today!