Historical Clothing

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

Guimpe

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/guimpe 31st Jul 2021 - The ''Guimpe'' was a High Middle Aged, Female fashion component, which was worn by Noblewomen. In essence a specially cut scarf or kerchief which was …

Hangaroc

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/hangaroc 31st Jul 2021 - Originating in Norse Society around the 8th Century AD – The ''Hangaroc'' was a type of outer garment worn by Norse Women. It was comparable to …

''Cloth of Gold''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/cloth-of-gold 31st Jul 2021 - Although of late Imperial Roman origins, the textile called ''Cloth of Gold'' featured prominently in The Middle Ages, mostly as a form of High-rankin …

Doublet

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/doublet 31st Jul 2021 - Developed in Spain around the 14th Century, it was designed off of the military apparel The Hauberk. Buttoned and form fitted to shape, The Doublet be …

Atifet

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/arifet 31st Jul 2021 - A popular style of headdress worn by Late-Middle Ages and Renaissance women, The Atifet was developed in France. Of cloth and linen construction, The …

Jerkin

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/jerkin 31st Jul 2021 - Designed to be worn over a Doublet, The Jerkin was a short, close fitting jacket seen in the 16th and 17th Centuries. They were made of heavy cloth, l …

''French'' Hood

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/french-hood 31st Jul 2021 - Also called “The Flat Hood”, this style of women headdress was seen in the 15th and 16th Centuries, Queen Mary I (England) made them fashi …

Surcoat

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/surcoat 31st Jul 2021 - Another popular style of clothing worn in The Middle Ages, a Surcoat was a full upper piece garmet (worn by Men). Long at the bottom, The Surcoat had …

Jazerant

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/jazerant 31st Jul 2021 - A common component Armor piece seen in The Middle East during the 11th through 14th Centuries, The Jazerant was akin to both Mail and Gambeson protect …

WW IImperial German Infantry Uniform

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/imperial-german-infantry-uniform 31st Jul 2021 - Germany knew at the beginning that the uniform of “The Future” - would reflect the terrain that an Army was forced to fight on. As early a …

Steuchlein

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/steuchlein 31st Jul 2021 - Also known as “The German Hood” (from the Country of origin), they were popular headdresses for Noble women in the Late-Middle Ages into T …

Scottish Tunic

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/scottish-tunic 31st Jul 2021 - A "Modern" term for a Regional style of Late Medieval - early Renaissance clothing apparel for Men, The "Scottish" Tunic was different with regards to …