Traditional costume fashion
for the stylish windsor Man
Fashion is not only an expression of personal style, but can be traced back to centuries of traditions and customs. Traditional costumes in particular can look back on a rich history. The traditional regional clothing originated in rural areas. At the time, it indicated both origin and membership of certain ethnic or professional groups - as an expression of pride and honor as it were. Not only back then, but also today, traditional costume fashion is worn more than ever. Traditional clothing for both men and women make popular outfits for festivities like processions, regional weddings or the Oktoberfest. Garments such as traditional costume jackets, traditional waistcoats and lederhosen are very popular, both for special occasions and for everyday wear. windsor also fulfills the demand for outstanding quality in traditional costume fashion and presents authentic Oktoberfest looks that combine a perfect fit with traditional details.
The windsor Man can't go wrong with these traditional costumes
From individual elements to a complete costume, the design of the traditional costume fashion is up to you and can be as individual as your style. For a classically stylish traditional costume combination, windsor presents traditional costume waistcoats and jackets in navy and grey. Combined with classic lederhosen, these Oktoberfest styles are a real eye-catcher. If you prefer a more everyday look, wear the traditional costume looks casually with jeans for an accentuated casual look.
A piece of tradition:
The windsor traditional costume jacket
The costume jacket is a straight-cut jacket made of sheep's wool with different coloured fabric edges and buttons in metal or even horn. The traditional costume jacket has been worn in German-speaking countries since the 16th century. The windsor traditional costume jacket also features the characteristic horn buttons and velvet details. Made in the Italian Vitale Barberis Canonico mill, this centrepiece of traditional costume fashion makes no compromises in terms of quality and style. After all, our supplier has been focussing on excellent fabric production since 1663. The elegance of the woollen fabrics of the legendary spinning mill is due to the quality of the raw materials. Vitale Barberis Canonico sources its materials from the best locations: finest merino wool from Australia and New Zealand, cashmere from China and mohair wool from South Africa. Only the finest wool fibres are selected for the collaboration with windsor.
Loden made of pure wool is used for the high-quality Sendling traditional costume jacket in a Shaped Fit, which is rounded off with contrasting, shiny velvet details in an extra-soft finish, manufactured in the Italian Pontoglio mill, along with genuine German-made staghorn buttons. What makes it so special: The traditional costume jacket is specially made from worsted and carded yarn, which gives it its special melange look. Waist darts create a slim yet perfectly tailored silhouette. The integrated lining with Vichy check breathes new life into tradition and creates the quintessential Oktoberfest look. Combined with the matching Au traditional costume waistcoat, windsor gives your traditional outfit a particularly stylish charm.
Festive charm with the windsor traditional costume waistcoat
Traditional costume waistcoats turn a sporty outfit into a festive look and radiate a positive attitude to life. Not only popular in Bavaria, but now internationally, the traditional costume element carries regional customs and traditions all over the world. windsor collaborated with the Italian Pontoglio mill to create the Au traditional costume waistcoat. For over 130 years, this traditional company has been synonymous with the finest, luxurious velvet and corduroy fabrics. The uncompromising quality down to the smallest detail can also be seen in our cotton velvet waistcoat. The figure-hugging silhouette is complemented by stylish loden details and piped pockets. As with the Sendling traditional costume jacket, genuine German-made staghorn buttons are also used here. A covered genuine leather buckle on the back rounds off the well thought-out design. Combined with the white Lano smart shirt made of lightweight Italian cotton, the traditional costume waistcoat creates an elegant business look - even beyond the Oktoberfest. The business ensemble can be combined with both trousers and jeans and adds a relaxed elegance to the formal style.
Typical patterns of traditional costume fashion
The most well-known patterns in traditional costumes include stripes and checks. Both our Sendling traditional costume jacket and the Au traditional costume waistcoat boast the signature Vichy check in Bavarian blue and white in the lining. Also known as gingham in English, the distinctive pattern is created on the loom by alternating warp and weft stripes of equal width. In the 1950s in particular, the pattern experienced genuine hype when fashion icon Brigitte Bardot wore Vichy checks for the first time on the cover of the French fashion magazine Elle. The small-scale Vichy pattern in soft pink also adorned her later wedding dress. Incidentally, the name Vichy comes from the French spa town of Vichy. The chequered pattern has been produced there for over 200 years and has spread from France all over the world.
Advantages of the loden fabric in woven carded wool
Traditional costumes are made from characteristic materials such as wool and leather. Loden in particular, as a dense fabric of woven carded wool, stands for traditional costume fashion. Classic colours usually include olive green, grey-brown or black. windsor men presents the loden fabric in elegant navy/grey. Depending on the length of the pile, a distinction is made between traditional loden, boiled wool loden and many more. What makes loden so attractive for traditional costume fashion? Thanks to its workmanship and dense weave, it is particularly hard-wearing, windproof, heat-regulating and breathable - making it ideal for all seasons.
What is the best way to clean traditional costume fashion in general?
Big celebrations such as weddings, birthdays and the Oktoberfest not only create an exuberant atmosphere, but also often leave their mark on clothing. Careful cleaning is recommended so that traditional costume fashion can be worn throughout the seasons. If you want to be on the safe side, take your jacket and waistcoat to the dry cleaner, as they can be damaged if treated incorrectly. If you still want to clean the costume at home, you can air the clothes in the fresh air (provided there are no visible stains). This removes smoke and food odours in particular. It goes without saying that lederhosen should not be washed in the washing machine. The leather quickly becomes brittle and can discolour. We also recommend a good airing out here. Stains can be gently removed with a leather rubber. Finally, special cleansing oils are suitable for leather care, which nourish and strengthen the high-quality material.