All of our Men's Renaissance attire is custom made to order and can be designed, modified or altered in any way desired.

Brief Overview of Men's Renaissance Fashions

The Renaissance period experienced several variations of men's fashions by region and decade, as this period encompasses about 150 years. Clothing worn by men during the Italian Renaissance is quite different than the Elizabethan man. During this period clothing was often a status symbol of wealth (or lack of) and as a result men's fashions were often quite elaborate with trimmings, frills and lace. Common ensembles for men consisted of trunk hose, breeches (which ranged from very short 'pumpkin slops' to longer knee length breeches), tunic, jerkin, doublet and a surcoat or cape. Some of men's fashions followed trends common in women's fashions of the time such as the large lace neck ruff collars, 'slashing' fabric and making use of beautiful rich brocade, silk and velvet fabrics.

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