March 2010
6 posts
The Codpiece: A Celebration of the Male Figure
The 1500s saw an interesting turn of events in men’s medieval clothing. With the onset of the Little Ice Age and the period of cooling that ensued, Western Europe began adopting voluminous clothing, with women especially favoring abundant layers. But this was far from saying that fashion was entirely relinquished. On the other hand, as the Renaissance got everyone comfortable in its golden glow,...
The Burgeoning of the Headdress in Medieval and...
Throughout the history of clothing, the headdress has been part and parcel of proper attire. It was an essential accessory on one’s person ever since people began to develop a sense of clothing in medieval times going toward a more decorative trend in the duration of the Renaissance and even the next century after.
Perhaps wearing some sort of head covering emerged when mankind began declaring...
Renaissance attire for your Wedding
One’s wedding day is one particularly special day in anyone’s life. That is why future brides and grooms spend as much of their freely given time for proper preparation. For the purpose of making it even more memorable, some couples choose a secondary theme such as the Renaissance era, for adding an aura of atmosphere.
By selecting a Renaissance-themed wedding means going “all-out” in the type of...
Medieval Times: From medieval Clothes to Hairstyle
The medieval times were more famous for the things they did not show, more than what they did. Most of the time, women wore headdresses and caps to cover their hair, only a hint of it is seen from the edges. It was also during this time that due to paranoia, such as during the time of witchcraft, diseases, and religious fervour, that women were compelled to act as what was believed to be then as...
Medieval Shoes
If there’s one thing I have proven over the many years of attending renaissance faires is that whatever you do, you cannot beat using the correct shoes. You may have the perfect medieval clothes but if you don’t have the perfect medieval footwear to go with it, then your clothes aren’t really worth anything! And if worst comes to worst, the use of the wrong footwear would leave you looking stupid...
How to Familiarize Yourself with Medieval Clothes
So you’re planning to attend a renaissance faire but are wondering about what costume is best? That’s pretty common among first timers who are eager about going to their first medieval festival. Not everyone knows what classifies as good renaissance clothing or Tristan clothing for that matter! Some are not even looking into specifics. I know a few friends who were bored about getting ordinary...