European Costumes History

". . . thoroughness and most impressive scholarship . . . much entertaining detail and . . . pleasant humour." — The Times Literary Supplement (London)Underwear — practical garments with a utilitarian function or body coverings that serve an erotic purpose? As this fascinating and intelligently written study shows, the role played by underclothing over the last several centuries has been a varied one.In a well-documented, profusely illustrated volume combining impressive scholarship with an ... [Read More]

Mens Scottish Jacobite Ghillie Kilt Shirt Casual Long Sleeve Lace-up Shirt Medieval Renaissance Pirate Costume ShirtBrand: DaupanzeesMaterial: 98% Cotton and 2% PolyesterGarment Care:Washing max 104℉ (40℃), Do not tumble dry, Do not bleach.Hand-washed or machine-washed and hung up to air dry Design: Lace-up shirt featuring golden buttons, turn down collar, long sleeve and embroidery. Size Information: Small -- Shoulder 18.4" (46.8cm), Chest 43.7" (111cm), Sleeve 25.8" (65.5cm), Length 27.8" ... [Read More]

No more plastic or paper bags! Go green with this fully recyclable and reusable linen tote bag. Perfect size for all your needs with a large capacity. MEASUREMENTS: 16.5"W x 14"H. With comfortable and sturdy over the shoulder straps. Make this shopping tote your new favorite grocery bag, library tote, beach tote, diaper bag. It offers a lot of convenience when storing things like an ipad, a 13" laptop, textbooks, cellphones, keys, makeup bags, daily essentials or other stuff. Just start thinking... [Read More]

From togas to tailcoats: the evolution of style from antiquity to 1888 (TASCHEN's 25th anniversary - Special edition) Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet's Le Costume historique was the most wide-ranging and intelligent study of clothing ever published. Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through the end of the 19th century, the great work??consolidated?in 1888 into 6 volumes containing nearly 500 plates ? remains, to this day,... [Read More]

Charlie Crow children's dark brown cloak costume with attached hood. Fits kids aged 7-9. The cloak is approximately 105 cm in length. 100% polyester. Machine washable see costume for full instructions. Wash at 30 degrees. No Bleach. Do not tumble dry. Do not iron. Do not dry clean. Conforms to European safety regulations. As a precaution keep away from fire. Charlie Crow is an independent, family run company. We offer our own award winning designs, which are made in our workshop in Staffordshire... [Read More]

An eight-volume set examining the development of costume and fashion and the social history that gave rise to it. It depicts the changing styles, processes, and trends - from the first people to wear clothes in the last Ice Age to the courtly fashion of medieval Europe to the globalization of Western style - that led us to the clothing of today.

The changing fashions in costumes and accessories from the medieval period to the 19th century are presented here through the beautiful colour lithographs of the great 19th-century French authority Albert Racinet. His original text has been edited to make his work more widely accessible but his intriguing snippets of information, such as how Renaissance Venetian women dyed their hair, and his personal comments on fashion excesses have been retained. For each period, from Antiquity to the Middle ... [Read More]

Charlie Crow French T-shirt top and Beret Costume for children. Blue & White. T-Shirt style outfit made from 100% polyester. Fits kids 3-8 years. Costume includes French top and hat only. Machine washable see the costume for full details. Wash at 30 degrees. No Bleach. Do not tumble dry. Do not iron. Do not dry clean. Conforms to European safety regulations. As a precaution keep away from fire. Charlie Crow is an independent, family run company. We offer our own award winning designs, which are ... [Read More]

A Cyclopedia of Costume Vol. II a General History of Costume in Europe

A Cyclopedia of Costume, Or, Dictionary of Dress, Including Notices of Contemporaneous Fashions on the Continent; A General Chronological History of t Height : 0.55 In Length : 9.69 In Width : 7.44 In Weight : 1.05

A Cyclopedia of Costume, Or, Dictionary of Dress, Including Notices of Contemporaneous Fashions on the Continent; A General Chronological History of t Height : 0.65 In Length : 9.69 In Width : 7.44 In Weight : 1.23