Historical Clothing
Famous Fashion from World History........
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31st Jul 2021 - As we have discussed, Robes were a form of clothing highly prized in English Middle Ages. Made of fine cloths (in Summer) and warming animal hides or …
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31st Jul 2021 - A Sanbenito was a specialized garment worn by Heretics, during the height of The Spanish Inquisition (16th Century AD). These garments included a clot …
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31st Jul 2021 - Traced to Ancient Greece (30 BC) and later to Byzantium, a Himation was a style of clothing similar to an Overwrap or Cloak. The Himation was consider …
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31st Jul 2021 - The Toque was a type of Male Head Wear – popular in the 13th thru 16th Centuries, in Europe. It lasted longer in France than most places. The To …
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31st Jul 2021 - A 10th Century AD Male garment, The ''Cotte'' is best described as an elongated ''shirt'', worn as an outer garment. They bore a similarity to the Rom …
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31st Jul 2021 - The Box Coat was a style of Tudor Era (English) Fashion seen in the 15th Century AD. They would endure well into the early 17th Century AD (in a form) …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …