THE BIRTH OF POWER DRESSING
FUN FACTS:
- The Italians had a huge influence over the designs from the Renaissance period.
- Clothing was more about displaying one's social status, as shown by the fabric material.
- Permanent fashion characteristics in all countries: rich heavy materials in voluminous amount, large sleeves, close body garments, large hip-clothing, wide-toed, heelless shoes and covered heads.
Men's fashionThe rich & opulent look!
In order to "improve" the natural silhouette, men put large puffs at the head, shoulders, and thighs; small puffs over chest, back, arms, legs and feet. They also put feathers on everything from wide-brimmed hats to the knees. Most men's hair was bobbed and they wore variations of the low-crowned, brimmed cap.
Style is the prime factor!
Women wore about 5 layers of clothing, so they took a long time getting ready. Costumes restricted freedom to move around, since they included the skirt, bodice, vest, underskirt and the collar. With gowns, women also wore a kirtle, which consisted of a tightly fitted bodice and a flowing skirt. Sleeves were often wide and the rich lined their sleeves with fur. Fashion accessories had a major part during this period. Jewels were sewn onto patterns and headgear was a must. Women adorned berets over their hair, which were also embellished with jewels. Most of the time women had the hair covered with some kind of headdress such as a: crescent, kennel, gable, transparent half-dome bonnet, or the gorget. |
Renaissance Men
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