Fashion during the European Middle Ages in general The kings/queens during that period heavily affected the fashion of people in the society. Moreover, some kings/queens banned lower class people to wear or put expensive clothing and items. Only wealthy people such as the families of a noble or the members of the royal family were able to put expensive items. As a result, the fashion of people mostly changed depending on the king/queen at that time. People from all social classes wore an undertunic and an overtunic mostly made by fur and wool. This is because of the cool temperature. Man’s tunic eventually turned into a clothing similar to a shirt. Some upper class women wore “wimple” on top of the head which veil was worn under. Timeline of
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Resulting to a tighter clothing for woman. During 1273-1307 more influenced by the French fashion. The clothing had longer sleeves and gowns. During 1377-1399 more influenced by French and Spanish fashion. The Italian renaissance period starts from this time. History of the fashion during the European Middle Ages Luxury in people’s daily life was not what the first Roman emperor Charlemagne wanted. This is the reason why most people wore clothes made out of leather, wool or cloth. Their clothing generally became shorter over the European Middle Ages. Italian fashion was brought into France during the expedition of Charles III. This allowed their fashion to turn more elegant. Changes in fashion during the European Middle Ages Both men and women’s clothes emphasizes slenderness and lengthiness around the last Middle Ages. Lower class people wore tunic Fashion changes due to the king/queen at that time or by the crusade which was expedition by the medieval military. The crusade influences the importation of new materials from the East. Some examples of materials that they imported were silks, damask, satins, brocades and …show more content…
Mostly wool was used to make garments Wearing long clothes shows that they have wealth. Hose were worn by men’s instead of trousers around the end of the European Middle Age. Tighter clothes and emphasized headwear was common among women around the end of the European Middle Age. Loose tunic, trouser, togus and laced sandals were worn by men during the early European Middle Ages. Eventually extra tunic and stocking were additional clothing worn by men. Tunic turned into doublet When crusades brought in turbans worn by the nomads, it became popular among the upper class Feudal system in the European Middle Ages society created a big difference in people’s fashion. Sumptuary Law limited the amount of money people spend on their clothes. This law was passed by King Edward III allowing only wealthy people to wear clothes that uses purple silk and gold. People’s social classes can be identified by the length of the toe of the shoe. Around the end of the European Middle Ages, Italian fashion were brought in. Tighter doublets and broad toes shoes were worn instead of peaked
Resulting to a tighter clothing for woman. During 1273-1307 more influenced by the French fashion. The clothing had longer sleeves and gowns. During 1377-1399 more influenced by French and Spanish fashion. The Italian renaissance period starts from this time. History of the fashion during the European Middle Ages Luxury in people’s daily life was not what the first Roman emperor Charlemagne wanted. This is the reason why most people wore clothes made out of leather, wool or cloth. Their clothing generally became shorter over the European Middle Ages. Italian fashion was brought into France during the expedition of Charles III. This allowed their fashion to turn more elegant. Changes in fashion during the European Middle Ages Both men and women’s clothes emphasizes slenderness and lengthiness around the last Middle Ages. Lower class people wore tunic Fashion changes due to the king/queen at that time or by the crusade which was expedition by the medieval military. The crusade influences the importation of new materials from the East. Some examples of materials that they imported were silks, damask, satins, brocades and …show more content…
Mostly wool was used to make garments Wearing long clothes shows that they have wealth. Hose were worn by men’s instead of trousers around the end of the European Middle Age. Tighter clothes and emphasized headwear was common among women around the end of the European Middle Age. Loose tunic, trouser, togus and laced sandals were worn by men during the early European Middle Ages. Eventually extra tunic and stocking were additional clothing worn by men. Tunic turned into doublet When crusades brought in turbans worn by the nomads, it became popular among the upper class Feudal system in the European Middle Ages society created a big difference in people’s fashion. Sumptuary Law limited the amount of money people spend on their clothes. This law was passed by King Edward III allowing only wealthy people to wear clothes that uses purple silk and gold. People’s social classes can be identified by the length of the toe of the shoe. Around the end of the European Middle Ages, Italian fashion were brought in. Tighter doublets and broad toes shoes were worn instead of peaked