German
tracht icons have evolved along diverse needs array of the German societies.
Both men’s and women’s costumes have intricacies to suit the socio economic
requirements in regional German cultures. Costumes like women’s trachten mieder had elements of elegance and beauty
additions for the wearer while men’s costumes such as lederhosen were opted for
carrying out the hard work schedules.
The needs were potent determinants but
the icons so developed have emerged with novel orientations and developing high
appeal in societies – both German and non German! Now most of costumes of
authentic German trachten array have been marketed as icons of liveliness, joy
and fervor! German dirndls for example are being actively marketed as front line
glamour costumes that have the real potential of beauty emboldening for the
wearer! This assertion is not weak and therefore we witness a high craze
building for this iconic costume! Similarly, ladies pettipants have found resonance as fine intimate wear for
variety of dresses.
The
companies, sensing great potential for certain trachten components have got
into active gear and are busy marketing the lively German costumes in the
hitherto alien societies. The people are responding through active buying of
prominent icons like German dirndls as also side accessories like women trachten socks, male German hats
and many others such things! It is the canvassing of the rich costume culture
of German societies that new buyers’ array is emerging. Orientations are
significant enough in determining the acceptance like German lederhosen for men
is being showcased as a leisure garment to be worn for side activities like
gardening and the like!