π Fashion during the Middle Ages was influenced by cultural traditions and available materials.
π Fashion trends varied depending on the century, location, and social status.
πΌ Most clothing was made of linen, wool, and silk, with finer materials being more expensive.
π During the Middle Ages, fashion was influenced by social status, with fur becoming fashionable after the 10th century.
π¨ Dyes were made from various materials, and the addition of color in clothing manufacturing raised costs, limiting the use of bright and expensive dyes to the nobility and royalty.
π§βπ€βπ§ In the early Middle Ages, men wore tunics and leggings made of coarse wool, while richer men wore finer textured clothing made of wool and linen.
π Fashion in the Middle Ages was influenced by tunics brought from the East, extravagant embellishments, and the use of decorative jewelry.
π§₯ Cloaks or mantles were worn in winter as overcoats, while the Germanic people used a wasteland cape secured with decorative brooches for freedom of movement.
π Women in the Middle Ages always wore head coverings for modesty, with veils held on by headbands or circlets, and going without a veil was seen as scandalous.
π Hoods and capes were worn by both men and women, evolving into hats and padded circular hats.
π Married women wore whimples and chin straps, later replacing them with headdresses known as hennens.
π Shoes remained a staple for all classes, with richer individuals having higher quality materials and decorative elements.
π Shoe fashion in the Middle Ages saw a trend of exaggeratedly long shoes, stuffed with materials like moss and wool.
π Sanctuary laws and jewelry laws were implemented to restrict lower classes from imitating the clothing and luxury items of the upper classes.
π§₯ Certain fabrics and clothing items were limited to the nobility, such as the tall hennin headdress and dyed clothing.
π Fashion in the Middle Ages underwent significant changes influenced by the Crusades and exploration.
π« Introduction of the spinning wheel and horizontal loom led to increased textile production and improved trade.
π Men's clothing became tighter and more tailored, inspiring a need for a slim physique.
π Fashion in the Middle Ages consisted of layered garments with trimmed details and embroidery.
π Noble women wore jeweled girdles and carried small purses.
π§₯ The hooperland, a wide-sleeved outer garment lined with fur, became popular.
π¨ The middle ages transitioned into the Renaissance, a period of cultural and artistic awakening.