In Austria, and other parts of south central Europe, there are literally splashy events known as Dirndlspringen, in which attractive young women, are judged by how well they jump, or even just step, from a diving board into a lake or a swimming pool while wearing the dirndl, using it as a swimdress.

I got this earlier than expected, but it wasn't opened till a couple days ago because it was a gift for my friend. Ständecke, Monika: Dirndl, Truhen, Edelweiss: die Volkskunst der Brüder Wallach / Dirndls, Trunks, and Edelweiss. Each project begins with a passion for true quality–embroidered patches, faux fur cut with care, and hand-selected fabrics that are as durable as they are comfortable.The region was part of the Austrian county of Tyrol before the First World War, but was ceded to Italy in 1919 in the Treaty of St-Germain at the end of the war.

This "new patriotism" was evident in the support for the German football team at the 2006 FIFA World Cup. They usually have slightly shorter shorts, but everything else is quite similar to the adult version of lederhosen.Among the most prominent royal patrons of folk costume were the Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph and Luitpold, Prince Regent of Bavaria, the successor of Ludwig II; both often hunted wearing lederhosen.

As with other folk costumes, traditional dirndls often come in two forms: one for everyday occasions, the other for traditional festivals and formal wear. Folk costumes for women in Liechtenstein correspond to the definition of a "dirndl" in English, although the local tracht association ( Liechtensteinische Trachtenvereinigung) discourages the name "dirndl". Because the appeal of the dirndl is its rustic look, plastic dirndls with flashy ornaments are looked down upon. Ständecke, Monika: "Das Volkskunsthaus Wallach in München: Ein Beitrag über die 'Wiederbelebung' der 'Volkskunst' zur Zeit der Weimarer Republik.Distinctions developed between the everyday version of rural costumes and the version used for festive occasions; the festive version of each costume tradition was considered the ideal form. We have a few costumes that based entirely in German culture, which includes famous figures and folklore. The Dirndl apron transforms the outfit into a feminine traditional fashion statement for many occasions.