Cloak'd and Dagger'd

Cloaks

admin — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:59:59 +0000

Cloaks are our signature garment. Made from only the finest quality fabrics, our cloaks will last for many years, whether you are looking for a wedding cloak for your special day, a stylish final layer to your period outfit, something to keep you warm round a campfire at night or even as everyday wear. We make the cloaks, you decide the occasion.

Here are examples of cloaks in particular historical styles and functions. All of these cloaks are made to measure specifically for each customer – small numbers may be held in stock on occasion if you are in a hurry, or if you have a design for a cloak you would like made for you, contact us with the details.

Included in the price are most linings and your choice of fastening. Choose from braided frog fastening, matching fabric tie, tassled rope, or metal clasp (see Clasps page to select your clasp). Alternatively you may have your own clasp added free of charge.

Fur-Trimmed Gowns

admin — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:12:21 +0000

Fur has been used for warmth for millenia, but in the medieval period it was often an expensive fashion statement.


Late 15th Century Nobility	Late 15th Century Burgundian Gown


14th Century wool cote and surcote

Victorian

admin — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:02:03 +0000

Women’s clothing changed dramatically during the 63 years of Victoria’s reign. Men’s clothing changed too, but more subtly.

1860′s outfits

18th Century Womenswear

admin — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 21:02:07 +0000

In the 18th Century womenswear became larger and more formal than ever before. Still corsetted, formal gowns became heavier, stiffer and more embellished; skirts extended sideways and bodices had extended panels hanging from the shoulders. Ordinary women wore gowns that mimicked the rich, formal gowns or simpler bodices and skirts that were more practical for working in.

18th century gown	stays
Early 18th working woman’s gown and coif from £165	18th century stays from £145

stays back

Regency

admin — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:48:46 +0000

Early 19th century clothing took a sudden and distinct shift in style from the extravance of the 18th century. Women’s gowns became simpler and less ornate. Gone were the huge skirts, tight stays and extreme hairstyles in favour of high, small bodices, delicate pastel fabrics and a hint of ancient Greece.

Regency Daywear	Regency Eveningwear
Day gown with spencer from £225	Evening gown in silk from £185
Mens outfits from £450	Mens outfits from £450

Regency Ballgown

15th Century Menswear

admin — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:29:29 +0000

Some examples of outfits created for customers, including joined or full separated hose, doublets, tunics, hoods and hats

Joined hose from £60

Doublets from £80

Tunics from £45

Hoods £30

Hats £10

12th Century Gown

admin — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:13:28 +0000

Representation of Eleanor of Aquitaine, floor-length brocade gown, velvet cloak and barbette and veil.

Gown from £75

Cloak from £85

Barbette and Veil from £40

Braies

admin — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:39:29 +0000

Long Leg (Pipe) Braies

Braies (or Breeches) were the innermost layer of mens clothing. They fill in the gap between single leg hose in the 13th and 14th centuries. As hose became fuller, braies got smaller.

There are no surviving examples of braies as linen rots away too quickly. All these examples are “best guesses” worked out from pictorial evidence.

Long leg braies were worn between single leg hose. “Boxer” braies are an alternative pattern for the same garment, with less fullness in the rear.

15th century braies are worn under joined hose, the Italian braies are seen in paintings from the end of the 15th century.

Braies £22

"Boxer" braies

15th Century Braies

15th Century Italian Braies

Joined (Full) Hose

admin — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:22:37 +0000

15th Century Linen Pourpoint and Joined Hose

In the later 14th and 15th century, hose rise further up the leg until they joined in the middle. Braies became smaller as they had less area to cover.

Joined hose £65

15th Century Joined Hose

14th Century Padded Jacks

admin — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:12:19 +0000

14th Century Padded Jack

Also known as a gambeson or aketon/haqueton, 14th century jacks are long and substantial, used either on it’s own or under armour.

Our jacks are totally handstitched. Whether you want it in thick or thin, plain white or your livery colours (£10 per colour) the price is extraordinarily low for the amount of work.

Prices start from just £99.