Medieval gothic era. The clothes in the Middle Ages reflected the place of the person dressed in the medieval estate system of Christian Europe again. The color choice was a distinguishing factor between the estates. In the Gothic clothing became increasingly elaborate. The fashions of the early, high and late Gothic differ very much from each other. At the beginning of the early Gothic in the 13th century, the male fashion of female approaches sharply. Both sexes have long outerwear in the form of a so-called Cotte. It predominates initially seem a little form-fitting fashion, showing essentially towering, slim body – a common ground with the gothic architecture.
Switzerland medieval costumes. 15th century. The Count, Countess, the lawyer, the bourgeois, bourgeois and their son, Jew. Artist: Ferdinand Seré (1818-1855). Lithographer: E. I. Hangard-Maugé. Le comte, la comtesse, le… Read More
Anne de Bretagne (1477-1514) Duchess of Brittany, Queen of France. Anne was the eldest daughter of Duke Francis II. of Brittany (1435-1488).
France Gothic medieval dresses, 15th century. Extracts from the Danse Macabre. Costumes of Jailor, Menestrel, Fool, Bourgeois, Beggar, Pilgrim, Shepherd.
French Farmer and villager, maid, fiddlers in 15th century. Dance of the Dead. Medieval burial scene. Gothic period, late medieval costumes. Laboureur et villageoise; Chambrière; Ménétriers. MS. à la Bibl. Imp. de… Read More
German patrician woman in Gothic costume. Burgundy fashion. Gallery: “Sheets for costume design: historical and folk costumes. Published by Franz Lipperheide, 1876-1887.
During the reign of Henry VI. a reticulated headdress of a different shape was worn. It was in favour in France from about 1410 onwards. Headdresses of the 15th century.
History of shoemakers: preceded by the history. Beaked Shoe, of King John II. of France (Jean le Bon). 14th century.
German costume history. Middle ages. Women fashion of the 15th century. The fashions that prevailed at the end of the 14th century were still in vogue at the beginning of the… Read More
Drawings by Averil M. Burleigh. Published in the International Studio in 1913.
The Romance of the Rose. The Art of courtly love. 15th century.
