Tapestry of Saint-Germain-l’Auxerrois. English dresses at the opening of the 16th century. The costume was remarkably stiff and ungraceful, yet exceedingly rich and expensive.
Tag: Renaissance fashion era
Fashion and costume illustrations of the Renaissance. Restored from various, rare sources. Renaissance (French for “rebirth”) describes a European cultural epoch mainly 15th and 16th century. The end of the era takes place in the early 17th century in Italy by the newly prominent baroque style.
German Lord with crown and insignia. Renaissance costume.
German Lord with crown and insignia in 1480. 15th century renaissance clothing late Middle Ages. In his hands he holds the insignia of princely power, the orb and scepter. “Sheets… Read More
Venetia. Noblewoman of the 15th century
Costume of the Venetian Renaissance in the first half of the 15th century.
Citizen woman from Bautzen, 16th century.
Citizen woman from Bautzen, Germany 1592. Renaissance period clothing and style. Spanish collar.
Costume of a young man at the end of the Middle ages. Italy 15th century.
Costume of a Young man at the end of the Middle ages, beginning Renaissance period in Italy.
Gentle Florentine. 15th century. Italian renaissance costume.
Gentle Florentine. Middle of the 15th century. Plates for costume design: historical and folk costumes. Published by Franz Lipperheide.
Coiffure Henri IV. Marguerite de Navarre.
Album de coiffures histories by E. Nissy.
Italian noblewoman in 1520. Renaissance costume.
Moda Rinascimento italiano nel 16 ° secolo.
Condottieri. Italian Captain, 1490. Renaissance.
Italian Captain 1490. Renaissance Soldier in Armor.
Joanna Grand Duchess of Florence.
Joanna Grand Duchess of Florence, born Archduchess of Austria, 1547-1578. Italian renaissance costume. Early baroque period. The Spanish fashion was the fashion of the late renaissance and Spanish baroque, the period… 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