Men's Historical Market Vendor Costume

Men's Historical Market Vendor Costume in Linen and Duvetyn

Attire of the Medieval Townsman and Craftsman

This type of clothing is based on the period fashion of everyday townspeople, craftsmen, and market vendors during the Late Middle Ages and Early Renaissance, specifically throughout the 15th and 16th centuries. During this time, such a practical ensemble was the absolute standard for the lower and middle classes across Europe. The clothing is designed to provide the wearer with adequate protection from the elements while allowing completely unrestricted movement during hard daily work or haggling in the market.

The complete market vendor's attire consists of a comfortable shirt, a vest, trousers, and a period cap. The shirt features a very loose fit, long sleeves, and an elegant flat collar at the neck. Worn over it is a distinctive sleeveless vest that fastens on the front with a row of buttons, reliably protecting the back from the cold. The wide and comfortable trousers reach the knees, as was customary in this historical epoch. The entire outfit is rounded off by a simple cloth cap, which protected the merchant's head from the summer sun and the dust kicked up in the busy marketplace.

The advantage of the materials used is their high durability and excellent wearing properties. The costume is sewn from high-quality cotton duvetyn (100% cotton), a strong fabric that is pleasant to the touch. The shirt is made from a linen blend (70% linen, 30% cotton), which provides unbeatable thermoregulation and wicks away sweat on hot summer days.

This Market Vendor costume is available in standard sizes according to this size chart. However, we will gladly tailor it exactly to your measurements at no extra charge. In that case, after completing your order, please fill out this measurement chart. Upon request, the product can also be produced in other colours according to these fabric swatches. Please note your desired colour in your order in the comment field (state the swatch number, the colour letter, and the colour name). If you choose a fabric with a different composition, the price may change, which we will consult with you before processing the order.

Technical Specifications of the Costume

Care of the Historical Costume

To ensure this practical costume lasts for many years and always looks great, it is essential to follow proper maintenance procedures. We recommend washing the linen shirt and the cotton duvetyn parts gently in the washing machine on a delicate cycle at a maximum temperature of 30 °C (86 °F). Use colour detergents without bleach. Never dry the costume in a tumble dryer, as this could cause irreversible shrinkage of the natural fibres. Dry it hung freely on a hanger or laid flat horizontally. Ironing both materials is possible, but we recommend ironing the shirt and duvetyn parts inside out on a medium temperature setting. You can find more details in our cleaning and maintenance instructions.

Recommended Accessories

Please note that the depicted light-coloured stockings and historical footwear are not included in the delivery. To achieve a completely authentic appearance of a medieval market vendor, we recommend that you complement the costume with long men's hose (stockings) and period low leather shoes. A sturdy leather belt with a forged buckle will also pair perfectly with the vest; you can hang a spacious leather pouch for earned coins on it, or a simple wooden spoon for your lunch in the tavern.