BHTV "Golden Gate" wears Tracht from the Miesbach region of Bavaria. Our costumes are made in Germany by skilled tailors who specialize in this area. While the clothing items themselves are correct and authentic for the region, we have selected the colors blue and gold to represent our ties to California.

MENS COSTUME
Lederhosen ("leather trousers" in German) are knee-breeches made of leather. They are made, in order of quality, from elk, goat, calf, or pig hide. Usually, they are handsomely and elaborately braided or embroidered with monograms, designs, or edelweiss, hunting or peasant motifs. Traditionally, lederhosen were worn by Germanic men of the Alpine and surrounding regions, including Austria, the highlands and mountains of Southern Germany, the German-speaking part of Italy known as South Tyrol, and Switzerland. Lederhosen have remained popular and are commonly associated with virility and brawn.