renaissance dress lucretia natural

renaissance dress lucretia naturalThe dress is based on Renaissance originals found in paintings, such as those depicting the Medici family. Dresses of this type were worn principally during the Italian Renaissance; particularly distinctive is the elegant puffed model of the sleeves. Puffed sleeves were worn at European courts, and this style was subsequently adopted into the fashion of the bourgeoisie. Puffed sleeves were also a sign of wealth, being worn to demonstrate that

The helmet was presumably worn by Sarmautic auxiliae

Characteristics of this helmet are the nose piece

Painted in a lifelike manner

permitting the tent to serve also as a large awning

the sword features two distinct guards and no pommel

crafted from a high-quality blend of wool

This style of dress has been based on images found in early medieval manuscripts and on surviving clothing remnants from the Viking Age

and it can also be worn half open — which proves particularly convenient when a large

the skirt is not only pleasant against the skin

The spatha has been designed for close combat

Please note: the depicted accessories are not included

the bodice has been composed of three segments sewn together