Mascherl build like the Wiener Kaiser - special event on June 8th!
Mascherl build like the Wiener Kaiser - special event on June 8th!
Wien, Österreich - in Vienna, on the pulse of tradition, will take place on Sunday, June 8, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the renowned shop "Wilhelm Jungmann and Nephew": "The Mascherlnüpferl". This event is aimed at everyone who wants to learn the craft of the perfected tie tie tie - an artistry that is of great importance in the opera ball. The proud owner Georg Gaugusch invites you to the historical premises that have not lost anything on their charm since K.U.K.
The business, which Wilhelm Jungmann founded in 1866, has developed into one of the most renowned fabric shops in the world over the years. Here, in addition to the Vienna Opera, huge bale of fabric made of the finest cloth on old shelves, and an exquisite selection of ties and porch loops made of silk awaits customers. Wilhelm Jungmann & Neffe was the only survivor of the great Viennese fashion salons in 1881 to receive the title of an imperial and royal court supplier and today offers a fine palette of fabrics as well as silk and cashmere accessories from a purely European production. wjn.at explains that Wilhelm Jungmann set up the business based on the tradition of his father Leopold, and the interior remains unchanged to this day.
A look at the story
Historically speaking, names such as Empress Sisi, Princess Metternich and the Rothschild family are one of the prominent customers of the house. These valuable order books are a treasure that tells a lot about the old Viennese society. Gaugusch has a lively interest in these records, even if many of the once payable customers can no longer be found in the Vienna directory. This shows once again how much time and its protagonists have changed.The event "Der Mascherlknüpferl" not only offers the opportunity to learn to tie a perfect "Mascherl", but also a look at a rich history that goes back to the former heyday of Viennese fashion. It is the ideal opportunity to deal with tradition and craftsmanship and approach the elegant style of days gone by. This unique event not only promises entertainment, but also a connection to the roots of Viennese tailoring.
Take advantage of this opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of the chic Viennese tailor's craft and maybe take a hint of elegance for the next opera ball with you! For more information about this historical institution, you can visit the website Historywiki.gv.at.
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