What Were Codpieces and Why Were The Tudors Obsessed With Them?
Ever noticed a very prominent area in portraits of Henry VIII? That’s a codpiece, an item initially created to solve an issue in the 16th century that soon became a status, and size, indicator.
Sumptuary Laws in Fashion: What Are They?
The most basic definition of a sumptuary law is of a law that is designed to regulate consumption, particularly regarding things like food, furnishings, expenditures, and particularly apparel. Some of the earliest examples of what we would consider being predecessors of sumptuary laws can be found in Ancient Egypt.
The Black Tooth Trend Of Tudor England
While pearly white teeth may be desirable today, in Tudor England black and rotting teeth were popularised by excessive consumption of sugar by high society and Elizabeth 1.
Tudor Execution Fashion - Dressing for Death.
From Queens to commoners executed at the hands of the state in the era of the Tudors, using your death to make a statement was imperative. Let’s take a look at what two Queens wore to their deaths and the impact these outfits had.
I Hate Seeing Side Partings in Period Dramas - Here’s Why!
Side parted hair, it’s been a common hairstyle for centuries, right? Wrong! In actuality, side-parted hair only started being popular during the latter decades of the 19th century. Let’s take a look at where period dramas have got this oh so wrong and the few occasions where they’ve actually got it spot on!
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This unofficial syllabus covers the brands, moments, designers, and ideas in women’s traditional workwear that have long been omitted from the conversation. While it’s not fully comprehensive, it is a good place to start if you want to look like you know how to change a tire.