15th Century Female Flemish Dress
Hope Greenberg provides images of women from paintings the 15th century by artists working primarily in the northwestern part of Europe. It is intended to show examples of the predominant trends in upper class clothing from the era.
A Study of 12th and 13th Century Clothing
Well researched article on women's and men's fashion during the Middle Ages. Descriptions and photographs. Comprehensive bibliography, and links to related pages. Author: Lydie LaBarthe.
Ariadne la Noire's Cotehardie Documentation P
Information and links documenting the article of clothing known as the cotehardie.
Braies
Brief description of Braies in 13th Century Europe, with image
Burgundian Formal Dress
Women's clothing in late-15th century Northern Europe, particularly Burgundy and Flanders.
Buried with the Friars
Discussion of archeological finds of 14th and 15th century clothing in North-East England (British Archaeology, no 53, June 2000)
Clothing and Garb from Period Art Work
Provides links to artwork appropriate to use as resources for garb recreation, specifically children's clothes and nursing gear
Clothing of a Steppe Warrior
Many details of the clothing that would have been warn by a Mongol
Clothing of Norman Women
Discussion of 11th and 12th century female norman clothing styles, including images.
Clothing Types and Styles from the Middle Ages
List of clothing types and styles from the Middle Ages.
Costumes and courtiers: garments and fashion ideas
Clothing in the 14th and 15th centuries in Western Europe
Eachna's 5th Century Irish-Celtic Re-Enactmen
Garb of Fifth Century (AD/CE) Irish Celtic nobility
Early Medieval Irish Clothing and Shoes
Molly (NíDana) McGinn's articles on Early Medieval Irish Costume
Early Period Dress
Discusses basic garb with some links
Footwear of the Middle Ages
An ongoing and comprehensive examination of the history and development of footwear and shoemaking techniques through the middle ages to the end of the 16th century.
General Construction for Houppelandes
Cynthia Thibault's basic layout of the easiest version of a houppelande (many other articles by Cynthia are found at http://www.virtue.to/)
Gunnas to Houppelands
Essay tracing women's clothing in England over the 5th through 15th centuries.
Historical Closet
Research and demonstrations for construction of a variety of Medieval garments. Articles spanning 1350 to 1600 in Western Europe.
History Pages Isle of Man - Dress
Details of Period Manx dress
House Marsvin's Medieval Pages
Many articles on 14th Century Viking clothing.
Irish Garb
Includes photos of 13th century Irish stone effigies
Jessica Clark - Irène leNoir
Articles on Cotehardies, Houpelandes and other garb from 1350s - 1450s in Central Europe
Le Chateau Michel
Handouts for classes and longer articles on bliauts, cotehardies and more
Liz Jones Home Page
Articles on making various Italian garments (Balzo, Farsetto).
Making the Irish Leine
Meghan Paget gives full instructions on making a leine, accompanied by a discussion of the garment
Medieval Clothing Pages
Comprehensive collection of articles and essays on medieval fashion, garments and accessories. Links to related history sites. Author: Cynthia Virtue.
Medieval Shoes from the Bata Museum
A pictorial collection of shoes dating from the middle ages.
Medieval Wardrobe
Documents the results of research and construction of historically accurate medieval clothing
Megge of Caerleon
Several articles describing garb from the 14th and 15th centuries.
Melanie Schuessler's Period Costumes
Research paper on 12th century garb, and some pictures of 15th century garb
Midgard Basic Clothing Standards
Recommended Medieval Garb for Midgard's Public Events
Norse Garb
Results of scholarly research into Norse dress
Opening Oonaghs' Own
Images and information on 16th Century Venetian dress.
Ravensgard Costuming and Textiles Page
Medieval and Renaissance research, textile weaving and dyes, accessories, jewelry, and supplies. Extensive links collection.
SCA Projects
Various projects, from the 14th century on. Describes problems encountered in making.
Scottish Clothing
Sharon L. Krossa's articles and resources regarding clothing in pre-modern Scotland
Scottish Historical Clothing Research
Details on Scottish Medieval wear by M. E. Riley and Kass McGann
Sofya la Rus' Medieval Russian Life
Patterns and information on medieval Russian garb.
Some Clothing of the Middle Ages
Marc Carlson offers 'a cursory examination, for people interested in historical recreation and replication, of the extant archaeological and museum materials relating to clothing in the Middle Ages'.
Starkiller's Costume Resources
Research articles and images with emphasis on the 12th and 13th centuries. Photograph gallery, links, and articles on clothing types and accessories, velvet, and black dyes.
Stefan's Florilegium
A collection of various messages having a common theme
The 12th -13th Century
Essay describing clothing in the 12th and 13th centuries, by SCA member Albreanna
The Byzantine World
Information on the Byzantine period, including clothing
The Fourteenth Century
Patterns and layouts for fourteenth century garb
The Garb Index
Lists descriptions of, and links to articles on, clothing worn in the past.
The Milanese Tailor's Handbook
A combination portfolio and sketchbook for the Tailors who compiled it in the 1570s, the sections shown here are those showing men and women's fashionable dress of the time.
The Shoulderless Cotehardie
Instructions for altering a commercial dress pattern into a cotehardie
The textile industry in Essex in the late 12th and
A study on the history of textile production in Essex, based on occupational names in charter sources
The Viking Answer Lady Webpage
Authoritative details on Viking era garb
The Wardrobe
Alianora Munro's articles on 14th and 15th century dress
The Wardrobe of a 12th Century Frankish Noblewoman
Mistress Rowena Le Sarjent's essay discussing the clothing of a French-speaking lady of noble birth, of around the 12th century.
The Weeb Site
Patterns, images, history, and links for men's and women's Medieval garb.
The Well Dressed Wench - Medieval & Renaissanc
Pages relating historical costuming, including sewing tips, re-enacting and living history groups, and renaissance festivals
Twelfth and Thirteenth Century Clothing
Covers aspects of twelfth and thirteenth century clothing such as materials, visual and textual documentation, how-to, and a list of definitions.
Understanding Houpelande and Burgundian Clothing C
Mistress Corisander's instructions for making 15th century Burgundian and Houppeland gowns.
Viking Resources for the Re-enactor
Several articles on subjects of interest to Viking Age re-enactors, by Carolyn Priest (Dora Sharptooth)