Historical Clothing

Famous Fashion from World History........

Hennin

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/hennin 31st Jul 2021 - A female headgear style of the Middle Ages, The Hennin-style of hat, probably developed in Germany and the surrounding Regions. The iconic style influ …

Sock Hat

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/sock-hat 31st Jul 2021 - Also called "The Acorn Hat", this was a common wool Hat worn by Commoner and some Middle Class Men in the 14th thru early 15th Centuries. Seen in use …

Flat Hat

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/flat-hat 31st Jul 2021 - A common and popular Men's Headwear seen in use from the 14th to mid 16th Century, The Flat Hat (so named for the flatness of wear on the head) - was …

Circlet

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/circlet 31st Jul 2021 - A short lived Female form of headwear, The Circlet was seen in use in France, Spain, England  (and for a short period of time, Italy). The Circle …

Italianate Hat

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/italianate-hat 31st Jul 2021 - Developed from the more popular Captianesco Hat of 16th Century Italy, The Italianate Hat saw some minor use among Court Servants and Diplomats. Desig …

Roundlet Hat

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/roundlet-hat 31st Jul 2021 - A popular Men's Headwear from the 14th to 16th Century, The Roundlet was popular in England, Germany and France. Made of two components, the material …

Chiton

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/chiton 31st Jul 2021 - The Chiton was the standard method of dress during Ancient Greece – from roughly the 12th Century BC to the 6th Century AD. It remained (more or …

Stomacher

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/stomacher 31st Jul 2021 - Another component piece of fashion that evolved from "Vanity Apparel", The Stomacher was used in Woman's fashion from the 15th thru 18th Century. The …

Spanish Breeches

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/spanish-breeches 31st Jul 2021 - "Spanish" Breeches were an early form of Men's clothing, developed in the 16th Century, and popularized in Spain. They were possibly designed for Mili …

''Petticoat'' Breeches

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/petticoat-breeches 31st Jul 2021 - As seen with the Men's fashion known as Rhinegraves, the evolution of Men's "Trousers" underwent many changes in relatively "short" periods of time. F …

''Sam Browne'' Belt

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/sam-browne-belt 31st Jul 2021 - A well known piece of Uniform Military Equipment Worldwide, The Sam Browne Belt was a specialized type of Load Bear gear, made to support a Sword and …

Bearskin Hat

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/bearskin-hat 31st Jul 2021 - Perhaps no other Military Hat or Headgear is more recognized, than The Bearskin Hat. The Headpiece is more closely associated with The British Royal A …