Men's Gothic Velvet Costume With Eagle Cotte And Surcoat

Men's Gothic Velvet Costume With Eagle Cotte And Surcoat

Historical Background And Period Fashion

This garment draws its inspiration from 15th-century European fashion, during the peak of the Late Gothic period. During this time, the men's silhouette began to change, garments became shorter, and layering expensive fabrics was a clear sign of wealth. The base of this costume is the cotte (undergarment), which reaches mid-calf. This cotte features an ingenious sleeve design, which was very popular in the 15th century—it has long, tight-fitting under-sleeves and wide, flowing upper "false" sleeves. Over the cotte, the surcoat (surcot) is worn. In this case, it is a shortened, sleeveless variant that allowed for better movement and very often served to display family heraldry. The chest of this surcoat is proudly decorated with an elaborate applique of a black heraldic eagle. The garment is precisely crafted from genuine cotton velvet, which in the historical context represented absolute luxury available only to the higher nobility and the wealthy patriciate.

Parameters And Costume Composition

Sizes And Custom Tailoring

This 15th-century men's Gothic costume is available in standard sizes according to this chart. The garment can be custom-made exactly to your measurements (whether in inches or centimetres) at absolutely no extra charge. In that case, after completing the order, please ensure this measurement chart is carefully filled out.

This historical garment can also be custom-made in other colours upon request according to these fabric swatches. Please note the desired colour or colour combination in the comment field of your order. Always state (1) the swatch number, (2) the colour letter, and (3) the colour name (e.g., 03-A-yellow). If a fabric with a different composition is chosen, the price may change. Any potential price change will always be consulted in advance before processing the order.

Material Maintenance And Care

To preserve the luxurious look of the velvet and the perfect shape of the appliques, we strongly recommend leaving the cleaning of this costume to a specialised dry cleaner. In the case of home care, always strictly follow the instructions provided in the Cleaning and maintenance instructions section. Never wash the garment in a standard washing machine, do not tumble dry, and completely avoid chemical bleaches. Velvet is prone to pressure marks, so ideally store the costume hanging on a shaped hanger. We strongly advise you that the leather belt, footwear, and any other accessories shown in the photographs are not included in the delivery.

Recommended Period Accessories

To achieve an absolutely perfect and historically accurate look of a 15th-century nobleman, we highly recommend complementing the costume with a long leather belt with a brass buckle and a decorated pouch. Your appearance will be brought to perfection by typical medieval leather shoes with an elongated tip, so-called poulaines, which are inherently associated with this era.