When the Dirndl Walked the Runway The Trachten-Inspired Chanel Métiers d'Art 2014 Runway Show

We are still in Dirndl-mood, the Oktoberfest is going on in Munich and all we see is people in their Tracht. But the traditional garments of the German-speaking regions are not limited to festivals like the Oktoberfest and other isolated regional or traditional events or to nostalgic movies. The Dirndl is fashion, and by its nature, also a reflection of the fashion trends. It also has served as a source of inspiration for many designers. Today, I would like to share how the dirndl made it onto the couture runway of one of the biggest luxury brands in the world. Let me take you to the Chanel Métiers d’Art runway show in Salzburg in 2014. 00:00 Intro 01:21 Empress Sisi 02:45 The Location - Salzburg & Schloss Leopoldskron 03:05 Why Was Karl Lagerfeld Inspired by the Tracht? 03:35 Analysis of the Collection – Dirndl & Lederhosen 06:50 Analysis of the Collection – Accessories & Motifs 09:31 Subtle Interpretations of the Tracht & Parallels to Lagerfeld’s “Orientalism What is Tracht? Watch my video about the Dirndl in fashion history to learn more. (Linked in description) Still haven’t subscribed to my channel on YouTube? ►Pink Lookbook:    / pinklookbook   My video where I explain the Dirndl and the Tracht and their role in fashion history: XXX Read more fashion- and lifestyle-related articles on https://www.thepinklookbook.com Follow me on Instagram:   / lizsteiger   My fashion label: https://www.pelagona.com   / pelagona   ** DISCLAIMER AND SOURCES ** This video is based on the general knowledge of Liz Steiger as a fashion and art historian and the following sources: Gexi Tostmann, Das Dirndl : alpenländische Tradition und Mode, Wien/München 2008. Bunte Magazine Online https://www.bunte.de/mode-stil/karl-l..., Vogue https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/p... Pictures Sources (incl. Thumbnail Picture) https://www.pinterest.com #fashionhistory #arthistory #fashionhistorian #arthistorian #fashion #dirndl #tracht #traditionalcostume #oktoberfest #soundofmusic #austrianfashion #bavarianfashion #vintageglam #fashionexplained #fashionstories #lederhosen #trachtenjanker #iconicfashion #icons #austria #germany #bavaria #fashionstories #fashionblog #fashionblogger #sissy #empresssissy #empresssisi #thehillsarealive #trachten #pharrell #pharrellwilliams #caradelevingne #karllagerfeld #karl #lagerfeld #chanel #cocochanel #gabriellechanel #chaneljacket #salzburg #austria #schlossleopoldskron #leopoldskron