Witch costumes are one of the most popular Halloween costumes each year, but when your friend tells you they’re going as a “witch,” that doesn’t tell you as much as you may think. We can identify at least 8 different types of witch costumes (...
Wondering where you can wear renaissance cloaks each and every weekend? You’ll want to connect with the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA).Astonishingly, the SCA boasts 60,000 members dedicated to recreating the Middle Ages. Each weekend, members around the...
Remarkably, young female models in long cloaks and medieval dresses, kiss, cuddle, or sit on top of an enormous bear. Moscow-photographer Olga Barantseva has always loved the forest and wildlife. In 2012, she combined her passion for the forest with her interest...
Goth Fashion is known for raven black mourning clothes, dark eyeliner and the occasional goth velvet cloak. Its also a musical sub-culture. I came of age in the 80’s, so as far as I remember there have been goth people. To my surprise, the origin of goth fashion...
Medieval cloaks typically closed at the neckline. The cloak brooch, pin or sometimes a tasseled cord, held a cloak closed but also simply held it on. These closures ranged from simple iron or bone to jewel encrusted brooches. The cloak brooch design known best today...
Woolen hooded cloaks were worn by rich and poor alike in early Medieval times, as that is what was available to protect people from the winter cold. People didn’t have many fabrics or stylish garments to pick from as clothing was made locally, often in...
Velvet for medieval cloaks, capes, and sacred vestments first became available in Europe in the 13th century. It was initially imported from the East, but soon Italy was successfully producing velvet in Lucca, Genoa, Florence, and Venice, and supplying wealthy buyers...
When our story picks up in early Medieval times, people of all ranks and income were wearing pretty much the same simple stuff. Because of feudalism and non-existent trade, clothing was made locally. Thus only a very limited variety of fabrics and garments were...
With a Side Order of Celtic, Pirate and Dickens Fair In California, it’s possible to attend a Renaissance Faire nearly every weekend of the year! Here’s the 2019 calendar. There are 22 faires and festivals statewide during the year, including a few with...
Long hooded cloaks are perfect for your next fantasy or costume event. In case its not obvious, we wrote up 6 reasons. Reason 1: Making A Grand Entrance Grabbing attention at the entrance is a major reason long hooded cloaks rock!! Keep your costume under wraps on the...
