Historical Clothing

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

''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 …

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 …

Captianesco Hat

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/captianesco-hat 31st Jul 2021 - Popular in it's Country of design and development, The Captianesco Hat was a style of 16th Century Italian Men's headgear. Made of reinforced cloth, i …

Pelotte

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/pelotte 31st Jul 2021 - The Pelotte was a dress style closely associated with early Anglo-Saxon culture in the early 12th Century. Migrating to England with William The Conqu …

Barbette Hat

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/barbette-hat 31st Jul 2021 - Seen in the late 14th Century in Europe, The Barnett Hat (also known as "The Turret"), was a popular headgear for Medieval women. Possibly of French o …

Tabard

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/tabard 31st Jul 2021 - A Tabard was a style of clothing popular in The Middle Ages. This was a short coat-like apparel. It could be with or without sleeves. Often, a Tabard …

Zulu inJobo

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/zulu-injobo 31st Jul 2021 - inJobo's were traditionally Leopard animal skins worn over both hips of a Zulu Warrior. They were compared to the European Base Shirts worn by soldier …

Zulu Beshu

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/zulu-beshu 31st Jul 2021 - As the isiNene protected the “front” of an Warrior, so did the Beshu protect the backside. Made of heavy animal hide, they were attached t …

Zulu isiNene

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/zulu-isinene 31st Jul 2021 - The isiNene were heavy animal hide or layers of skin, shaped into a front and back shield of sorts – designed to give protection to a Zulu Warri …