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11 mar 2024 · Historian and host of the Gone Medieval podcast Eleanor Janega ranks the most stylishwomen’s fashion from the medieval period. From the extravagant houppelan...
A rough guide to female fashions from about 9th to the end of the 15th century. This is a very brief and generic outline, it does not represent all the st...
9 gru 2016 · An overview of medieval female fashion from 1000 to 1300 (11th and 12th century) with lots of images from the source material as well as a short description of each type of garment. This post is focused on the upper classes.
19 paź 2023 · In the fascinating world of the Middle Ages, medieval fashion played a significant role in defining the social status and identity of women. The clothing of medieval women was influenced by various factors, including their social status, occupation, and the prevailing fashion trends of the time.
Manuscript illuminators used clothing to help place figures in the strict social hierarchy of the Middle Ages and to identify people by profession. Monks, doctors, lawyers, knights, scholars,...
People in the Middle Ages liked to layer up. Including underwear and outerwear, an everyday outfit regularly consisted of at least six different garments. There were three main pieces: a tunic, surcoat, and mantle. The tunic, basically a long plain shirt, was worn by both men and women.
21 lip 2024 · A 1470s image from northern Europe depicts noblemen and women in the latest fashion. The rider sports longer hair, a shorter cap, and gown, while the women wear steeple-shaped headdresses. One woman loops her gown’s long train around her hand, making it easier to walk.
