§12§ §16§Traditional clothing represents the regions where it is produced along with its cultures and handcraft. Its creativity and longevity is also inspiring high fashion designers of the present and future. §16§demand far beyond regional borders. Consequently, traditional clothing is a handcraft that connects people. The distinctive quality, identity, and intensity of the attire featured in Traditional Couture is inspiring fashion designers to rethink their collections in new directions. While giant fashion brands are surrendering to global, fast-lived trends, more and more small manufacturers are creating enduring garments: heirlooms instead of throw-away t-shirts. §13§"Showcases . . . [German] costumes that are essentially story-telling artworks. In a country where no one expects to find such a rich fashion tradition, [they] surprise us with their high-quality fabrics and elaborate workmanship."§§-Yatzer
