Renaissance Clothing

Renaissance Clothing

The transition from medieval to modern times took place in the years 1450-1500. Several important events happened in the time: the invention of the printing press and the discovery of America. Renaissance is historical epoch that lasted from the 14th to the 17th century.

Renaissance fashion differed from country to country a little. It was very influenced by the ideal of the Antiquity. The symmetry, moderateness and natural character are typical Renaissance elements. People with a high social status wore clothes made of brocade, velvet and silk. A popular motive was pomegranate. Renaissance clothing grows in volume from the 16th century. Major tones for the fashion were determined by Italy in these times.

The bourgeoisie was also inspired by the fashion of the Burgundy court in the 15th century. Dukes from Burgundy were ranked among the most powerful princes of Europe. Their court behavior was an expression of knight culture and formed fashion impulses, such as slim appearance of men.

Young men wore short doublets, old men, scholars and respectable men wore long coats. Among fashion accessories were popular pocket watch on chains, fans and decorative handkerchiefs. Men wore on their heads berets with feathers.

The Spanish fashion was in contrast to the Italian strait-laced, stylized and hard. It brought uncomfortable ruffs and corsets.

You will find many beautiful Renaissance Clothing in our e-shop. You can use them for various opportunities, such as historical markets, theatrical performances or carnivals. Take a look at Renaissance men's shirts, doublets, men's vests, Renaissance cloaks and coats, men's trousers, men's nightshirts or hats. You will find also costumes of Landsknechte and other Renaissance costumes.

Renaissance Clothing Ladies are inspired by women's clothes that were worn in the historical period from 14th to 17th century. This period was characterized by individualism, development of science and art, secularization and return to the ancient world. Are you fascinated by the daily lives of people in Renaissance? We offer Renaissance Clothing Ladies here. You can choose Renaissance corsets and bodices, ladies´ shirts, simple and magnificent Renaissance dresses, headgears or ruffs.

Of course, new style was also reflected in the appearance of clothing. Different lifestyle of the population was born a new type of Renaissance man. Renaissance Clothing Ladies have characteristics of historical medieval clothing. These characteristics are logically differed according to periods and regions, where Renaissance dresses were worn.

We offer large range of Renaissance fashion. Most products are tailored. You can choose not only the material and colour, but also you have the possibility to match all to our accessories (belts, Renaissance shoes, wigs). Did you not find the correct Renaissance Clothing Ladies? If you have your idea, will send us a picture or a photograph or a sketch of your dream dress - costume will be tailored to your needs.

Renaissance fashion differed from country to country a little. It was very influenced by the ideal of the Antiquity. The symmetry, moderateness and natural character are typical Renaissance elements. People with a high social status wore clothes made of brocade, velvet and silk. A popular motive was pomegranate. Renaissance clothing grows in volume from the 16th century. Major tones for the fashion were determined by Italy in these times. Women wore skirts separated from the bodice, decorative sleeves and circular or square necklines.

You will find various types of Renaissance Clothing Ladies in our e-shop. You can choose Renaissance corsets and bodices, ladies´ shirts, simple and magnificent Renaissance dresses, headgears or ruffs. We offer also special costumes Renaissance of landladies or queens.