England Kings Coronation Robes
The Robe of State, with the Cap of Maintenance; the Golden Imperial Mantle, with St. Edward`s Crown; and the Robe of Purple Velvet, with the Imperial State Crown.
From the paintings by Fortunino Matania.
Literature
Couture: then and now Clothes define people. A person's clothing, whether it's a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential key to his or her culture, class, personality, or even religion. The Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance of understanding clothing sociologically, historically, and artistically.
