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Lederhosen – Traditional german leather pants

What today appears to be an old tradition of folk costume in Bavaria and Austria, has a relatively recent history. Leather was used as a material for …

Sewing Dirndl apron

A dirndl always comes with an apron. The Dirndl apron is an essential part of the Dirndl dress. In this article you will find everything you need to …

Sewing a Tie

The tie - the evergreen for the man - was "invented" about 400 years ago by the Croats. In this article you will learn everything about ties.

Well padded – The History of Shoulder Pads

Shoulder pads first appeared in women's fashion in the 1930s, a boom followed in the 1940s, the trend culminated in the 1980s and 1990s. Even today, …

Clothing in Islam – From headscarves to burqas

In the Arabic world, women appear in the most diverse disguises, especially in public. This article gives an overview of women's clothing in Islam - …

The classic Tailcoat

When designing and fitting the classic tailcoat suit, it is important to take notice of not only the fit but also that all parts harmonize with each …

Equitation – Riding Apparel

Equestrian clothing does not only have to be comfortable, fitting and appropriate. The fashion-conscious rider more and more sets high value on chic …

Bra Sizes – Taking Measurements

It is not to be excluded from the wardrobes of the women - the brassiere briefly bra. Whether with or without underwire, elegant, sporty or …

The History of the Zipper

Elias Howe, USA, received a first patent concerning a closing device consisting of two reinforcements which were sewn into the fabric edges to be …