9 Typical costumes that have become very current fashion trends

“All that is new is the old well forgotten.” This is a rule that many stylists have relied on for a long time, which eventually allowed them to create unforgettable models. This post is for everyone who understands that a beautiful piece of clothing goes beyond a simple trend. In fact, it needs to bring a story, a deep meaning and even a positioning. We present 9 traditional costumes that, after hundreds of years, are considered current again.

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In today’s South Korea, returning to one’s roots and practicing an unhurried lifestyle is becoming very popular. Since 2015, these trends have also been observed in clothes: young fashionistas have turned their attention to the hanbok, a typical Korean outfit that has around 1,600 years of history. Exuberant and original skirts are mostly worn “for going out”, and enterprising designers have been focusing on creating casual and simpler hanboks.

The classic dirndl is the typical attire of peasant women in the Alps, and consists of a blouse with puffed sleeves and a tight-fitting bodice placed over it. At the bottom, a voluminous skirt is complemented with a characteristic apron. You can see women wearing similar clothes at national parties in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. However, modern versions (without the apron) won the hearts of not only the elite, but also the middle class.

Anyone who is going to wear such an outfit to a party and wants to follow the tradition should remember that single women should tie the bow on the left side. The married ones, on the right side. Virgins must tie in the middle, while widows, in the back.

Thanks to patriotic fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Indian motifs made their way into the world of bridal fashion and Western haute couture. Fabrics, ornaments, elements and complete outfits, such as the sari and the lehenga-choli, appeared prominently on the catwalks of European capitals, attracting the eyes of fashionistas to the traditions of that exotic country.

In 2014, Sabyasachi even launched a project called “Save the Saree”, created to popularize the use of this piece around the world. It is noteworthy that in India, the sari remains one of the most popular and beloved garments.

The degel, a costume originally from Mongolia, was initially a kind of gown closed to the right side and buttoned at the neck. Back in the day, the custom was to wear a shirt underneath and pants. The belt over the smock was a mandatory element of the ensemble. Today, it has become a female coat or dress, easily adaptable for special occasions and also for everyday use.

The popularization of the typical costume in the country and abroad is largely due to the company Mongol Costumes, whose representatives consider that the degel is part of an important history of Asia and, at the same time, of a contemporary trend, as well as the Japanese kimono and the aforementioned Indian sari.

The aozay is, without a doubt, the most characteristic piece of clothing in Vietnam. The costume, one of the oldest in the history of the people that has undergone several changes throughout history, remains the favorite clothing of local women. Nowadays, it consists of a long shirt, usually made of silk, worn over wide trousers.

Designers have been choosing to create more fitted versions to emphasize the curves of the female silhouette. Vietnamese people love to use aozay on solemn occasions. The costume is also used as a school uniform. In certain cases, it is also adopted by companies that have dress codes.

The Herero tribe stands out for a very colorful style: the women dress as in the Victorian era, while the men wear clothes inspired by German military uniforms. This style was brought to Namibia by German settlers in the early 20th century. The history of the war between the Herero and Germany is not known by many people, and hides a true tragedy: the tribe was practically exterminated, and those who did not die had to fight desperately to survive.

The style became more than a symbol, but also a way to unite people: as it was difficult to get clothes at the time, Herero men took the uniforms of dead German soldiers. The women, on the other hand, learned to sew foreign dresses in their own way, making them more colorful. And an original element was added: a kind of hat with horns, whose shape is a tribute to the cattle, which ensured the livelihood of the tribe.

Like other young people in the world, Herero teenagers wear modern clothes. But the truth is that the Victorian-African style that marks the typical costumes of this tribe is pure history, embodying resistance and uniqueness.

St. Petersburg fashion designer August van der Valls elegantly blends elements of Russian folk style with modern fashion. Jackets, coats, blouses, casual and formal dresses “à la russe” gain a dazzling color thanks to the look of the professional. These pieces are in great demand not only in Russia, but also in Italy, England, France and the United States.

The history of typical flamenco costume began many centuries ago, when Andalusian peasant women and gypsies wore simple but striking dresses decorated with various ruffles. This is where the concept of gypsy clothing comes from.

Feminine dresses that emphasize the silhouette have, over time, become a must-have item in the wardrobe of Spanish women of all social classes. The difference was in the type of fabric, intricate details and embellishments.

Spanish women continue to use this style not only in typical parties. Some of them prefer to have several versions: some more exuberant for specific parties and others, less flashy, for everyday use.

Bernie Seb, founder of the brand De La Sébure, was born in Burkina Faso, and is totally passionate about the culture of his homeland. Patriotism is, in fact, the hallmark of his work: Bernie intends to combine classic European party attire with colorful African ethnic prints. These pieces, “in their pure form”, are difficult to adapt to the European reality and climate. So Bernie decided to do a bold experiment to popularize his country’s traditions.

The stylist often uses specially manufactured local fabrics, all handmade. Sewing, by the way, is also done on the territory of Burkina Faso, in support of the country’s economy.

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