Black Lederhosen Men

Black Men's Lederhosen – the alternative classic

Black is a colour with character when it comes to lederhosen. Where brown lederhosen look more traditional and rustic, black lederhosen have something confident, almost elegant about them. They suit the modern traditional image and are just as appropriate at Oktoberfest as the brown version.

Historically, black lederhosen were common in certain Bavarian regions – they are not an invention of the fashion industry but a legitimate part of the traditional costume heritage. Anyone wearing black lederhosen is making a deliberate stylistic choice and getting it right.

Combining black lederhosen

Black lederhosen pair well with:

• Shirt: White and light blue are classic. Dark green or anthracite give the look more consistency. Check patterns in black-white or black-green work very well.
• Shoes: Black or dark brown Haferl shoes. Black-on-black is a clear statement. Brown-black is also possible and quite common in traditional dress.
• Belt: Black leather with a brass buckle or a black buckle. Silver buckles also work well.
• Socks: Grey or dark green traditional socks. No white socks with black lederhosen – the contrast is too stark.

Black vs. brown lederhosen

This is a style question, not a quality question. Both are traditional, both are correct. Those who already have brown lederhosen and are buying a second pair often choose black for more variety. Those buying their first pair of lederhosen decide based on personal style. More on choosing lederhosen: main lederhosen collection.

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