The French hood of the sixteenth century is an interesting garment. Costume designers have been making theatrical version for years that miss the mark, turning them into structured headbands that arc up over the back of the head. So what exactly is a French hood? Not quite a French hood, almost a kokoshnik, from The … Continue reading The Evolution of the French Hood
Category: 1500s
CoBloWriMo: Favorite Era?
Unlike many members of the fashion history, reenactment, and costuming worlds, I have no favorite era - and lately I'm hard-pressed to find eras that I even dislike. But there is one period that I'm really interested in yet never seem to get the chance to explore. Portrait of Catherine of Aragon, Michael Sittow, ca. … Continue reading CoBloWriMo: Favorite Era?
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