12th century

Beautifully accurate 12th century Medieval clothing; Palio di Legnano, Italia.

By Lisa Marie Wilkinson The 1890-1914 period referred to as La Belle Époque (French for “Beautiful Era”) was a time of peace and national pride buoyed by scientific and technological discovery. This fashion era overlapped the Edwardian fashion era in Britain and is nostalgically viewed as a golden age in contrast to the stark world introduced by World War I. In France, those of wealth and privilege enjoyed the perks only the rich could afford, frequenting new entertainments such as the…

Conversations about the Clothing and Accessories of the 12th Century

Eleanor of Aquitaine of the House of Poitiers, was first Queen of France, then Queen of England. One of the most influential women of the Middle Ages.

Re-creating life in the 11th-13th centuries through research and re-enactment

Middle Ages fashion history in Germany. 11th to 13th century. Dress of the citizen, peasants and nobility. Female dress. Garments. The cloak. The hair.

Period Head Coverings Or alternately, What Hat Goes with My Outfit? 13th Century This post comes from a class I taught. It evolved from me standing in front of the mirror, event after event, trying…

At an Akashic Records session a few months ago, John Marshal arrived to comment on Brian FitzCount's shoes. Alison Laughing hard. John is in hysterics. John is finding Brian’s shoes very amusing. They’ve got turned up toes. Brian thinks he’s really the bee’s knees and John’s just in hysterics about it. It’s not even the shoes, it’s the way the shoes make Brian walk! It is funny. It’s a bit Max Wallish. That’s not really the funny thing as much as Brian thinking he looks sensational in these…

Let us take a gander at the history of the medieval English knights of the 13th century, along with their chivalric ideals.

12th century ladies wardrobe