Fashion history is the story of how we dressed - and why. Each era's clothing reflects its economy, technology, music, and mood. Explore the defining decades below.
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- 1550-1600 Fashion History
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Historic Garments & Accessories
Individual garments and accessories from fashion history, explained in depth — what they were, who wore them, how they were made, and where their influence survives today.
- Pelisse
- Polonaise
- Robe à la Française
- Robe à l'Anglaise
- Robe en Chemise (Chemise à la Reine)
- Justacorps
- Inverness Cape
- Kirtle
- Bliaut
- Houppelande
- Poulaine
- Pomander
- Caraco
- Banyan
- Pagoda Sleeve
- Paned Sleeve
- Kokoshnik
- Hennin
- Bergère Hat
- Capeline
- Cartwheel Hat
- Cocktail Hat
- Gainsborough Hat
- Halo Hat
- Shako