Jean de Montaigne, Reign of Charles VI. 1408. (Gothic, Burgundy fashion era)
Jean de Montaigne, Reign of Charles VI. 1408
Tag: Burgundian fashion period
Burgundian fashion period between 1350-1500. In the 15th Century the Duchy of Burgundy was the leader in the European fashion. Characteristic of the Burgundian women’s fashion at the end of the Middle Ages, as part of the epoch of Gothic, was the very form-fitting clothes, with long trailing skirt and tight laced bodice. The waist ended under the deep cutout, which was bordered by a belt. The head covering for women is an acute or obtuse cone, from which a long veil called Flinder hangs down. Under the term hennin, evolved in a short time a number of different forms and variations. The medieval toed shoes were long and the clothes were playful and detailed. Men decorated their clothes with many small clamps, sleeves were decorated with small piece of cloth, called Zaddeln. Known from the Middle Ages Mi-parti, took on a new bloom. In this case the clothes got two different colors. Hairline and eyebrows were plucked to achieve a high forehead. The white, flawless skin was a sign of beauty.
Page of the French court of Charles V, 1380. Gothic costume period.
Page of the French court of Charles V, 1380. Burgundy Gothic costume period. Original title: “Page Regne de Charles V d’apres Willemin 1380” Nicolas Willemin Xavier (1763-1833) was a French writer… Read More
Women from around Paris, reign of Charles VII., 1443.
Women from around Paris, reign of Charles VII., 1443. French 15th century fashion, end of gothic, burgundian costume period.
Medieval nobilty fashion in 1450, 15th century.
Costume and fashion in 1450, 15th century.
Maid of honor of the French Queen Isabeau de Bavière.
Maid of honor of the French Queen Isabeau de Bavière in the reign of King Charles 14th century. Isabeau de Bavaria, born in 1370 in Munich † died 1435 in Paris,… Read More
English gentleman in the XIV Century in burgundian fashion.
English gentleman in the XIV Century in burgundian fashion.
French Lady in the time of Charles VII. (1403-1461).
French Lady in 1440 in the time of Charles VII. (1403-1461).15th century Burgundian fashion. The lady is dressed in late medieval Burgundian fashion. The skirt and bodice are not yet… Read More
Lady from the time of Louis XI., 15th century clothing.
Lady from the time of Louis XI (1423-1483), 15th century clothing. Late medieval Burgundian gothic period costume. Louis XI. – With a clear view of its political benefits, while often… Read More
French lady of the time of Charles VII., 15th century.
French lady of the time of Charles VII., (1403-1461). Medieval Burgundian costume period 15th century. Costumes historiques de ville ou de théatre et travestissements. Author: Achille Devéria and José Domínguez Bécquer.… Read More
Joan of Navarre. Duchess of Brittany. Time of Charles VI.
The lady there is probably Joan of Navarre was by marriage Duchess of Brittany and Queen Consort of England.
