https://www.alpenclassics.co.uk/ Alpenclassics.co.uk - News en-gb Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:01:17 +0200 https://www.alpenclassics.co.uk/blog/news/springtime-for-bavaria https://www.alpenclassics.co.uk/blog/news/springtime-for-bavaria Carnival, Strong Beer Festival, Frühlingsfest: if you're looking for some Bavarian fun that’s off the beaten track, you might want to think about heading out in spring News Wed, 07 Feb 2018 12:00:00 +0100 https://www.alpenclassics.co.uk/blog/news/lederhosen-and-dirndls-the-perfect-christmas-gift https://www.alpenclassics.co.uk/blog/news/lederhosen-and-dirndls-the-perfect-christmas-gift This might sound odd, but now is the perfect time to get Bavarian fashion for that very special Oktoberfest fan in your life. Read why! News Wed, 13 Dec 2017 12:00:00 +0100 https://www.alpenclassics.co.uk/blog/news/ten-things-oktoberfest-first-timers-need-to-know https://www.alpenclassics.co.uk/blog/news/ten-things-oktoberfest-first-timers-need-to-know An Oktoberfest first-timer? here are our ten most important important facts, tips, and tricks for Wiesn newbies. Read, learn, and use! News Wed, 13 Sep 2017 12:15:00 +0200 https://www.alpenclassics.co.uk/blog/news/last-minute-wiesn-outfits https://www.alpenclassics.co.uk/blog/news/last-minute-wiesn-outfits Still shopping around for the right lederhosen or dirndl and running out of time? Don't panic: your search ends here! News Wed, 06 Sep 2017 13:00:00 +0200 https://www.alpenclassics.co.uk/blog/news/can-you-wash-lederhosen-and-should-you https://www.alpenclassics.co.uk/blog/news/can-you-wash-lederhosen-and-should-you if you can’t put your pair of lederhosen in the wash, and if they look better used anyway, why would anyone even think of washing them? Well... News Wed, 08 Mar 2017 12:30:00 +0100 https://www.alpenclassics.co.uk/blog/news/christmas-stocking-fillers-bavarian-socks https://www.alpenclassics.co.uk/blog/news/christmas-stocking-fillers-bavarian-socks It’s a shame for Bavarians that they don’t have the tradition of leaving stockings out, because knee-length socks can hold a lot of presents! News Wed, 14 Dec 2016 10:15:00 +0100 https://www.alpenclassics.co.uk/blog/news/the-perfect-oktoberfest-outfits-2016 https://www.alpenclassics.co.uk/blog/news/the-perfect-oktoberfest-outfits-2016 Thre is no more one perfect outfit than there is one type of person who enjoys wearing Bavarian clothing or one type of person who likes going to the Oktoberfest. There are, however, several good looks to orientate yourself towards. News Wed, 31 Aug 2016 09:15:00 +0200 https://www.alpenclassics.co.uk/blog/news/bavarian-uniform-dirndls-and-lederhosen-for-hospitality-staff https://www.alpenclassics.co.uk/blog/news/bavarian-uniform-dirndls-and-lederhosen-for-hospitality-staff For most, Bavarian clothing is something they associate with leisure time: but for some in the hospitality trade, dirndls and lederhosen are uniform - and need to be hard-wearing and good value. News Wed, 06 Jul 2016 10:15:00 +0200 https://www.alpenclassics.co.uk/blog/news/lederhosen-and-dirndls-for-children https://www.alpenclassics.co.uk/blog/news/lederhosen-and-dirndls-for-children “Kids in lederhosen and dirndls? What is this,” I hear you ask, “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang?” Well actually, kids love getting dressed up - and Bavarians are suckers for cutie-pie children. That's why we are now selling a collection of Bavarian children's outfits. News Wed, 25 May 2016 11:15:00 +0200 https://www.alpenclassics.co.uk/blog/news/deerskin-leather-is-best-for-lederhosen https://www.alpenclassics.co.uk/blog/news/deerskin-leather-is-best-for-lederhosen It shouldn’t be big news to anyone that leather and trousers do not a lederhosen make. But just how exacting the standards for authentic lederhosen are, might surprise you. News Wed, 13 Jan 2016 10:30:00 +0100 https://www.alpenclassics.co.uk/blog/news/the-perfect-bavarian-outfit-for-the-oktoberfest https://www.alpenclassics.co.uk/blog/news/the-perfect-bavarian-outfit-for-the-oktoberfest While there is no more one single perfect outfit than there is one type of person attracted to traditional Bavarian clothing, there are perfect combinations for the Oktoberfest. News Thu, 03 Sep 2015 14:00:00 +0200