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About us<\/em><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Founded in 1862, the \u201cErste-Cost\u00fcm-Leihanstalt Lambert Hofer\u201d is today managed by Peter Hofer and his daughter Cornelia in the fourth and fifth generation<\/strong>. Together, they continue to manage the traditional Viennese family business in the spirit of its founder. Despite the many technical and economic developments of the past century, the philosophy of Lambert Hofer remains unchanged: to produce and rent costumes from all eras at the highest level of quality<\/strong>. Lambert Hofer meets the demanding requirements of leading designers, costume designers, directors and producers in the film branch, theatre and television \u2013 both locally and internationally<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Our History<\/p><\/div>

Lambert Hofer I, the future founder of the costume rental house, gained his first experience in the world of costume at the Theater an der Wien, where he began working as a tailor in 1848. By 1850, he was already employed as a master tailor at the Imperial and Royal Hofburg Theatre.<\/p>\n

Following creative disagreements, he left the theatre in 1862 and founded the first dedicated mask and costume rental business. At the time, the inventory consisted only of a single pair of black trousers and a floral curtain.<\/p>\n

Austria\u2019s very first address for costume rental began as a modest 35 m\u00b2 shopfront in the Magdalenenstra\u00dfe. But the business quickly proved successful: by 1870, it had moved to Margaretenstra\u00dfe 35 \u2013 into a bright workshop with four rooms and large windows. The growing stock soon filled over 100 m\u00b2, focusing primarily on theatre costumes and the popular parades of the time.<\/p>\n

With ongoing additions from in-house production, the next relocation followed in 1913 \u2013 to Margaretenstra\u00dfe 19 \u2013 where the space had already tripled in size.<\/p>\n

A milestone in the company\u2019s history was in 1920 with the costume supply for its first film project, working with Count Sascha Kolowrat. Buoyed by success, the company continued to grow and moved in 1938 into a spacious 800 m\u00b2 premises in the Margaretenstra\u00dfe number 19.<\/p>\n

In the 1950s, Lambert Hofer acquired \u201cWiener Theaterkunst\u201d and opened an additional location in the Capistrangasse. Branches in the Hackengasse 10 and Zinkgasse 9 soon followed. The company expanded again in 1972 with the purchase of the \u201cElla Bei\u201d workshop and stock. In 1983, Lambert Hofer officially merged with Wiener Theaterkunst, growing so large that the fragmented structure across multiple locations was no longer practical.<\/p>\n

In 1989, Peter Hofer \u2013 then fourth-generation owner \u2013 decided to consolidate all locations under one roof. For this purpose, he acquired a run-down property in Simmering and supervised its extensive renovation and transformation into the company\u2019s current headquarters. The move and consolidation were completed in 1990.<\/p>\n

Austria\u2019s entry into the European Union in 1995 opened new international markets \u2013 and Lambert Hofer expanded accordingly.
\nIn 2019, the company joined the Peris Group, a global network of leading costume hiring houses, further strengthening its position in the international market.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Team<\/p><\/div>

At Lambert Hofer, we place great value on teamwork and cohesion.<\/strong>
\nThanks to our long-standing collaboration, we overcome every challenge together. Our motto: \u201cThere is nothing we can\u2019t do \u2013 as long as we do it together.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our team brings combines a wide range of expertise: the women\u2019s and men\u2019s workshops, the women\u2019s and men\u2019s costume departments, millinery, white tie and black tie rental, marketing, administration, and management.<\/p>\n

We look forward to getting to know you!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Careers<\/p><\/div>

At Lambert Hofer, we offer the opportunity to work on exciting projects covering various areas. We place great value on an open, positive, and collaborative environment, as well as good working conditions.<\/p>\n

As a young and dynamic team, we are always on the lookout for new colleagues.<\/p>\n

If no suitable position is currently advertised, we warmly welcome your unsolicited application at: office@lamberthofer.at<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Currently Open Positions<\/p><\/div>

Master Tailor (f\/m\/d) <\/strong>for managing the Women\u2019s Costume Workshop including pattern cutting \u2013 Full-time<\/strong><\/h4>\n

We are looking for an experienced master tailor for the creation of both historical and contemporary costumes for theatre and film.<\/p>\n

You have completed training as a dressmaker and have professional experience in pattern cutting. You are passionate about historical garments and are looking for a permanent position with regular working hours.<\/p>\n

We offer:<\/p>\n