Historical Clothing

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

Mantelet

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/mantelet 31st Jul 2021 - The Mantelet of the 9th Century AD. - was a short cape originally worn on the backs of fully armored Knights. It's name conveyed the term "to cover". …

Frock Coat

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/frock-coat 31st Jul 2021 - A popular 19th Century Military Uniform component, The Frock Coat grew out of The Napoleonic War and were common with most European Nations. Originall …

Bilaut

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/bilaut 31st Jul 2021 - The Bilaut Dress was a long lasting and popular form of Women's Medieval dress style. Seen from the 11th thru the 14th Century, The Bilaut was tight f …

Turnshoe

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/turnshoe 31st Jul 2021 - The most recognized form of footwear worn during the early and mid-Medieval Era, The Turnshoe was so named for the manufacturing process by which they …

Phryhian Cap

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/phryhian-cap 31st Jul 2021 - Actually an ancient form of Headwear, The Phrygian Cap was developed from the Greek Phrygian Helmet, worn by Greek soldiers in the 3rd Century BC. The …

Coarse

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/coarse 31st Jul 2021 - As previously mentioned, Commoners  (or Peasants), wore a type of clothing known as "Coarse". It's 11th Century meaning was similar to today's wo …

Brittany Hood

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/brittany-hood 31st Jul 2021 - Named for Anne of Brittany (15th Century French Ruler), The Brittany served several religious functions. It covered the head of the wearer and restrai …

US Infantry Uniform (1965-1975)

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/us-infantry-uniform-19651975 31st Jul 2021 - The Infantry Uniform used by The US Army at the time of The Vietnam War (1965-1975), had by design – changed little since World War II  (19 …

Wool Hat

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/wool-hat 31st Jul 2021 - Popular in many Northern and Eastern European Kingdoms, The Wool (or Woolen Hat), was a common feature with Commoner and the emerging "Middle Class" M …

Bongrace

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/bongrace 31st Jul 2021 - A popular accessory to many forms of female headgear during The Middle Ages and Renaissance Era, The Bongrace was first associated with The French Hoo …

London Hood

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/lomdon-hood 31st Jul 2021 - Named and popularized by London citizens in Middle Ages, the 13th to 15th Century London Hood was a popular form of apparel. Designed as a loose fitti …

Chaperone Hat

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/chaperone-hat 31st Jul 2021 - Another well known headgear popularly worn by Medieval Men, The Chaperon evolved from common origins. Originally made of heavy wool, they were availab …