French fashion in 1480. Burgundian fashion in the middle ages.

15th century, costumes, Burgundy, Gothic, clothing — French fashion in 1480.

French fashion in 1480.

The clothing in this period reflects more on the very style of the Burgundian fashion. The man in poulaines, very short skirts, tight trousers. The jacket with slit sleeves, padded. The emphasis is on the broad chest, shoulders. The head is increased by a hat with a feather. Long hair is in fashion. In this figure, a noble man cares of falconry. The pointed shoes even have a moderate size, which in those times was the exception, as the various dress codes of those times documented.

The woman is wearing a dress fitting at the waist with a belt, on which hangs a small flea fur. This flea furs were taken from the pelts of sable marten or other species and should attract the then very popular fleas. She wears a cap with long ribbons

Reigns of John II, and of Charles V. Le Sage 1350 to 1380.

Reign of Charles VI and Charles VII. Medieval fashion history.

Fashion under the Reigns of Charles VIII 1483 to 1498. Louis XII 1498 to 1515.

Fashion under the Reign of Francis I. 1515 to 1545. French Renaissance.

Fashion under the Reign of Henry II. 1547 to 1558.

Fashion under the Reign of Francis II. 1559 to 1560.

Fashion under the Reign of Charles IX. 1560 to 1574.

Note: Armament. War costumes from the 9th to 13th century in France.

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French fashion in 1480. Burgundian fashion in the middle ages.