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12th century – Norman Mosaics

artwork analysis, Byzantine, Middle Ages

The Norman Mosaics are a series of 12th-century artworks in churches across Sicily. The dress seen in these mosaics reflects Byzantine styles including the divetesion and loros. The mosaics have notably also served as inspiration for designers in the 21st century.

1964 – Glenville, Becket

1960-1969, film analysis, Middle Ages

King Henry II of England comes to terms with his affection for his close friend and confidant Thomas à Becket, who finds his true honor by observing God’s divine will rather than the king’s.

545-549 CE – Imperial Mosaics of the Basilica of San Vitale

artwork analysis, Byzantine, Middle Ages

The church of San Vitale in Ravenna is one of the most important Byzantine monuments in northeastern Italy. The basilica is fully decorated by mosaics, including two depicting Emperor Justinian and Empress Theodora, which reveal the key features of sixth-century imperial style.

barbette

1300-1349, 1350-1399, 14th century, 15th century, B, Middle Ages, term definition

A piece of linen which passes under the chin and is pinned at the sides, usually worn in conjunction with additional head coverings during the Middle Ages.

Byzantine

Byzantine, culture overview

OVERVIEW Womenswear [To come… ] Fig. 1 - Artist unknown. Mosaic of Theodora, 547 A.D.. Mosaic. Ravenna: Basilica San Vitale. Source: Wikimedia Commons Menswear [To...

dalmatic tunic

Byzantine, D, T, term definition

A t-shaped tunic with very wide sleeves. Worn by both men and women during the Byzantine empire.

Early Middle Ages

decade overview, Middle Ages

OVERVIEW Womenswear [To come…] Fig. 1 - Artist unknown. Coronation of a prince : formerly identified with Charlemagne, circa 870. Illumination on parchment; 27 ×...

tablion

Byzantine, T, term definition

A rectangular panel, often ornamented with embroidery or jewels, attached to the front of a cloak. Worn as a sign of status by Byzantine emperors and other important officials.

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The 1770s was a time of transition in men and wome

The 1770s was a time of transition in men and women’s dress, particularly for daywear. Informal styles grew in popularity, leading to new fashions that exemplified a ‘casual’ aesthetic. The robe à la française, or sack, ceded its decades-long dominance to other styles and was primarily worn for formal wear. This gave way to a new prominent garment, the robe à l’anglaise, which was worn in England throughout the 18th century as an informal gown alternative. Although a separation formed between formal and informal attire, stiff understructures such as panniers and boned corsets were still utilized under clothing to showcase the proper silhouette of the 18th century. Read more about this decade at the link in bio!

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Using wings from the elytra beetle in embroidery i

Using wings from the elytra beetle in embroidery is a technique that has roots in Mughal India. The practice was appropriated by Europeans in the 19th century, when white muslin gowns were occasionally spotted with these iridescent green wings. This form of embroidered decoration is inextricably linked to colonialism and it has been an item of fantasy and exoticism for more than two hundred years. Read more about the history of this technique at the link in bio!

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In the 1740s, Rococo fashion was all the rage alon

In the 1740s, Rococo fashion was all the rage along with the robe à la française, which was worn as the primary gown for both formal and informal occasions. At the same time, men’s fashion remained just as full as the 1730s. Read more about this decade at the link in bio!

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Between the fifth century and tenth century, the C

Between the fifth century and tenth century, the Coclé people inhabited an area in Central America known as Gran Coclé located in modern-day Panama. A remarkable necropolis titled Sitio Conte there contains many precious objects that express social status, political power, and religious beliefs, while also demonstrating expert metal-smithing in the luxurious ornamentation of rulers and depictions of gods. Read more at the link in bio!

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In the 1730s the silhouette of both womenswear and

In the 1730s the silhouette of both womenswear and menswear emphasized shape. At the same time, social events captured by famed artists allowed for the wealthy to display their sense of style and affluence. Read more about the 1730s at the link in bio!

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Famous designer Elsa Schiaparelli, best known for

Famous designer Elsa Schiaparelli, best known for her collaborations with other Surrealists, created this dress in 1938 as part of her Circus Collection. Schiaparelli was one of the first to pioneer the idea of conceptual collections and the use of innovative materials such as plastic. This dress, which she made in collaboration with Salvador Dalí, holds similarities to one of the figures in his painting Three Young Surrealist Women Holding in their Arms the Skins of an Orchestra from 1936. Read more about the work of Schiaparelli at the link in the bio!

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The 1760s mark the last decade during which the ro

The 1760s mark the last decade during which the robe à la française dominated women’s wardrobes since its introduction in the 1720s. In the last three decades of the 18th century, other, more informal styles became fashionable for daywear and the robe à la française was increasingly worn for evening. For men, the distinction between the subdued informality of Englishmen’s dress and the colorful formality of Continental styles (particularly those of France and Italy) remained pronounced. Read more about this decade at the link in bio!

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During the 1460s the differences between the fashi

During the 1460s the differences between the fashions of Italy and those of northern Europe deepened. At the courts of Burgundy and France, silhouettes were elongated and angular, from the tops of women’s conical headdresses to the points of men’s poulaine shoes. In Italy, inspired by the art and dress of antiquity, more naturalistic proportions and flowing drapery prevailed. Read more at the link in bio!

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Since the mid-20th century, relations between Afri

Since the mid-20th century, relations between Africa and China have grown stronger, leading to the adaptation of fashion between cultures. Local African dress styles have absorbed elements of Chinese fashion, leading to an individualistic Sino-African look. Designers like Ladunni Lambo and Marianne Fassler feature the intercultural meshing of traditional garments and motifs in their work. Read more at the link in bio!

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