"You can wear sneakers with your lederhosen to Oktoberfest. All of the cool kids do.You can ask a master leatherworker to stitch Arabic onto your custom deerskin pants. You can order an African-themed dirndl from a dressmaker born in Cameroon. At Bavaria's annual celebration of autumn and beer, new generations of partyers and new arrivals to Germany are adding their own twists to traditional fashion."
"It can take up to 18 months to receive a pair of handmade lederhosen the soft leather pants that Bavarian men may pass down father to son once you've ordered them from Michael Krippel's shop outside Munich. It's a combination of popularity and craftsmanship: the curing, cutting and stitching procedures he follows have barely changed in 150 years. But Mr. Krippel is open to new trends, like lighter-color leather,"
Munich's Oktoberfest blends traditional Bavarian tracht with contemporary and multicultural influences as revelers adapt styles. Young people and immigrants incorporate sneakers, Arabic embroidery, and African-inspired dirndls into classic outfits. Handmade lederhosen remain crafted by artisans using century-old curing, cutting and stitching methods, sometimes taking up to 18 months and costing over $2,300. Tailors accept bold customizations including motorcycle logos and Arabic calligraphy. Some locals wear heirloom pieces sourced from fields and forests, while tourists wear inexpensive online costumes. The last major refresh of tracht occurred in the 1970s, and current trends continue to reshape traditional fashion.
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