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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

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15th Century Man 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

15th Century Man 15th Century Man

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Long Leg (Pipe) Braies

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

"Boxer" braies

15th Century Braies

15th Century Braies

15th Century Italian Braies

15th Century Italian Braies

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15th Century Linen Pourpoint and Joined Hose

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

15th Century Joined Hose

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15th century gentleman

15th century gentleman

15th Century Coat

15th Century Coat

15th Century Coat

15th Century Coat

15th Century Gown and Chaperon

15th Century Gown and Chaperon

15th Century Coat

15th Century Coat

The final layer for those who could afford it was the full-length gown. 

Shorter versions (coats) were worn by poorer or working men.

Prices start from £115

15th century gown

15th century gown

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