The humble Alpine dirndl dress, with its distinctive white blouse, full skirt and apron, has won new fans among Austrians and foreign fashion-lovers in recent years. Its folksy appeal has made the ...

Whether it's a morning pint or Fashion Week - you can never go wrong with a dirndl. Anna Tostmann gives tips on what to look out for when buying. Handmade from Austria is of course the most beautiful, ...

No. The modern traditional costumes (whether Dirndl or Lederhosen) have become more and more popular as an article of clothing in recent years. However, there is no dress code at the Oktoberfest, so ...

In Austria and Germany, the traditional costume known as Tracht always used to be the preserve of the ultra-conservative. But these traditional clothes - lederhosen for men and dirndl dresses for ...

Just ten years ago, hardly anyone would wear what has long been considered the dusty uniform of an older generation, but now the dirndl has become a must-have outfit You can save this article by ...