Medieval court etiquette. The lady of the castle. 15th century. Étiquette de la cour médiévale.
Medieval court etiquette. The lady of the castle.
Tag: Gothic costumes
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.
Charles II the Bald. West Frankish king 9th century.
Charles II the Bald (823–877 Holy Roman Emperor Charles II, King of West Francia), with Military Leader, Knight in armor, Musician.
French fashion history. Middle Ages. 1422 to 1483.
French fashion history. Middle Ages. 1422 to 1483. Reign of Charles VI, called the Beloved (French: le Bien-Aimé), Charles VII, called the Victorious (French: le Victorieux) and Louis XI. called “Louis the Prudent” (French: le Prudent).
Italian noblewoman with heart shaped hennin. 13th century.
Italian noblewoman. Burgundy fashion era. Medieval 13th century clothing. Here hair is confined by a net called a crespine or crespinette. She wears a headwear, the white colored barbette with veil (Still seen on… Read More
German knight on horse. Middle ages. 12th c.
On the armor or corslet he wears a surcoat. Hauberk, boiler cap, leg braces, knee tile, almond-shaped shield.
German Gothic Fashion. Citizens in 1440.
German Citizens 1440. They represent the reformation time. This means that the materials were cheaper and coarser.
The Duchesse. French nobility. 14th c..
The woman wears a tight-fitting bodice, furthermore the pleated Chiopa with wide cap sleeves.
Medieval gothic costumes. German princess and maid of honor, 1350.
The princess wears a one-piece, front buttoned dress Cotehardie called, with long tight sleeves and wide neckline (front and rear). Buttons presented at that time a novelty, instead of the lateral lacing allowed a figure-hugging dresses section.
Carolingian West Frankish king Charles II the Bald
Frankish King Charles II the Bald, with two pages. Charles II dit le Chauve. Carolingian 9th century
Reigns of John II and of Charles V. 1350 to 1380. Middle Ages.
Reigns of John II and of Charles V. 1350 to 1380. The fourteenth and fifteenth centuries – Low dresses – Garnaches and garde-corps. Precious stones. Splendid furniture.