Tag: Hennin

The Hennin or Reticulated Headdress of the 15th century.

Isabelle, Portugal, Philippe le Bon, Burgundy, court dresses, Hennin, Headdresses, middle ages, fashion

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.

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

Medieval, fashion history, France

Duchesses and bourgeoises under Louis XI. – “La grand gorre,“ or sumptuosity – The “troussoire” – Allegorical and moral costumes – Trains – Head-dresses —”Collets rebrassés ” – Wigs and false hair — Some results of the war in Italy – Italian fashions — “Sollerets” and slippers – Gorgets – Garters – Jean Marot writes against novelties – Anne of Brittany – Pins – Menot “the golden-tongued” – A Parisian in the time of Louis XII. – Coat à I’ltalienne – Manufacture of stuffs.

Coiffes, Capuchons. Les modes du Moyen Age. costume féminin français.

Les modes du Moyen Age, de l’an 1037 à l’an 1461. Grand hennin, escoffion, chaperon, Laure de Noves, Marguerite de Provence, Marguerite de Beaujeu

English and French fashion in the 15th century.

Costumes, England, France, fashion, Gothic, Medieval, 15th century

English and French fashion in the 15th Century. (Gothic, burgundy, middle ages) On the history of costumes. Sixty-eighth sheet. Fifteenth century. English and French. Munich illustrated book no. 1024. Illustration… Read More


Auguste Racinet. The Costume History by Françoise Tétart-Vittu.

Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style. Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet’s Le Costume historique was in its day the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted.

Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century, the six volume work remains completely unique in its scope and detail. “Some books just scream out to be bought; this is one of them.” ― Vogue.com