This carefully researched volume offers lovers of both costume and the medieval period a meticulously researched and accurately detailed study of the clothing of the Middle Ages. Following an illuminating discussion of the style and construction of costumes worn in the thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth centuries, noted costume historian Mary G. Houston provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of actual apparel worn by all classes and sectors of society. Included are elaborate royal, academic, and legal costumes; Eucharistic vestments and garments of religious orders; working class apparel; civilian dress; and more. Also examined is a wide variety of accessories and ornaments, jewelry, armor, textiles, embroidery, coiffures, and other items.The clear, succinct text is splendidly documented by 350 black-and-white line illustrations based on contemporary books and manuscripts as well as representations in paintings and sculpture. Indispensable for students of costume history, medievalists, illustrators, and fashion historians, Medieval Costume in England and France will delight anyone interested in the medieval period and its dress.

Charlie Crow French T-shirt top and Beret Costume for children. Blue & White. T-Shirt style outfit made from 100% polyester. Fits kids 3-8 years. Costume includes French top and hat only. Machine washable see the costume for full details. Wash at 30 degrees. No Bleach. Do not tumble dry. Do not iron. Do not dry clean. Conforms to European safety regulations. As a precaution keep away from fire. Charlie Crow is an independent, family run company. We offer our own award winning designs, which are made in our workshop in Staffordshire, Great Britain. For over 21 years we having been providing fun, innovative costumes that allow children to explore their own creativity. We guarantee that every product we create conforms to all safety regulations in both Europe and the USA.

From the bestselling author of The Woman on the Orient Express comes a haunting novel of two women—one determined to uncover the past and the other determined to escape it.At the close of World War II, London is in ruins and Rose Daniel isn’t at peace. Eight years ago, her brother disappeared while fighting alongside Gypsy partisans in Spain. From his letters, Rose has just two clues to his whereabouts—his descriptions of the spectacular south slopes of the Sierra Nevada and his love for a woman who was carrying his child.In Spain, it has been eight years since Lola Aragon’s family was massacred. Eight years since she rescued a newborn girl from the arms of her dying mother and ran for her life. She has always believed that nothing could make her return…until a plea for help comes from a desperate stranger.Now, Rose, Lola, and the child set out on a journey from the wild marshes of the Camargue to the dazzling peaks of Spain’s ancient mountain communities. As they come face-to-face with war’s darkest truths, their lives will be changed forever by memories, secrets, and friendships.

France XVIIIth Cent (Interior Dress at an Informal Gathering; Tricorn Hats, Violin, Bonnets, Dresses) Issued c.1888, Paris for Racinet Printed by Firmin Didot Beautiful original antique chromolithograph (color) print. A wonderful type of "high key" color printing which is essentially extinct as a method of producing images today for wide distribution. Printed on period lightly coated stock paper, as issued- sheet retains its inherent structural flexibility and soundness. In VG [or better] condition: displays normal minor light age toning as typical, and light trivial soiling. At the bottom blank margin of the sheet is a small old institutional rubber stamp which blends in visually and is not distracting. Since the old stamp is outside the printed area in the blank margin, it will disappear once the image is matted. Overall the printed image remains clean and very attractive--- please inspect visual scan closely and note the zoom feature which allows for close inspection [note: we grade very conservatively and always seek to disclose any noteworthy flaws]. Great image entirely worthy of an album, gift-giving or hanging for display. A colorful depiction captured in a manner entirely ... [Read More]

The varied cultural functions of dress, textiles and cloth work provide an especially cogent lens through which to re-examine our assumptions about the Middle Ages because of the topic's conceptual breadth. Its implications range from the highly theoretica

Paris has been the international capital of style for three hundred years. Although challenged by other fashion cities such as Milan, London and New York, Paris remains special. This fascinating book shows that the strength of the French fashion industry rests on the depth and sophistication of its fashion culture. Revised and updated, Paris Fashion is reprinted here in paperback for the first time. More than just a history of famous designers and changing styles, the book is about fashion as a cultural ideal and a social phenomenon. By focusing on a 'case study' of Paris, Steele provides brilliant insights into the significance of fashion in modern urban society.The author, an internationally recognized authority on the history of fashion, is the author of many books, including Fashion and Eroticism, Women of Fashion: 20th-Century Designers, Fetish: Fashion, Sex & Power, and Fifty Years of Fashion: New Look to Now.

For more than 30 years, forum novelties has been a leader in the costume industry, as well as the joke, trick, magic, and novelty gift item business. Forum offers over 8,000 items to choose from, ranging from baby costumes, to adult and plus-size costumes, to pet costumes. Look to forum Novelties for all of your Halloween, luau, Christmas, mardi gras, and St. Patrick's day supplies. From funny to frightening, forum has it all

These stylish and original aprons will have you feeling comfortable and looking good while you show off your skills! They are made from high quality premium polyester fabric and have an adjustable neck for ultimate comfort. Standard size will fits most adults. MEASUREMENTS: 31 inches long and 26 inches wide. They have black straps and ties. With tens of 1000's of fresh and fun designs these cool aprons are highly unique and perfect for any occasion, activity and task like cooking, baking, gardening, arts & crafts, housewarming, parties, grilling, serving, cleaning, painting and many more. Ideal for home, commercial and industrial uses. Suitable for adults, men, women, waitress, waiters, artists, chef, butchers, hostee or even use them for festive costumes. Environmentally friendly, no dye substance harming health of your family. Colors won't fade thanks to new digital printing methods. They are durable and will last long. It is a perfect gift idea for your wife, husband, best friend, mom, dad, sister, brother, grandma, colleague and all other beloved ones with many of surprising designs. Customized, personalized products are very popular. As manufacturers of digital printed design ... [Read More]

Paris, Capital of Fashion accompanies a major exhibition at The Museum at FIT, New York's only museum dedicated solely to the art of fashion. This lavishly-illustrated book is edited by MFIT's director and chief curator, Valerie Steele, also the author of the acclaimed Paris Fashion: A Cultural History. This new book opens with an important essay on how and why Paris became famous as the international “capital of fashion.”Steele traces how the mythic “aura” of Paris fashion was constructed over generations, as the splendour of the court at Versailles came to be echoed by the spectacle of the haute couture. Yet Paris has faced repeated challenges from other fashion capitals, especially London, Milan, and New York. Essays by Christopher Breward, David Gilbert, Grazia d'Annunzio, and Antonia Finnane place Paris within a broader global narrative, while Sophie Kurkdjian investigates the cultural value of the Parisian couture, and Agnès Rocomora explores the online imagery of the chic Parisienne.As The New Yorker recently put it, Paris is “the most glamorous and competitive of the world's fashion capitals.” No other city has been branded “Fashion” as Paris has. By openi... [Read More]

The way a society deals with hair speaks volumes about its structures, its wealth, and its values. How is hair arranged? Is it left long or cut short? How often is it washed? Do men and women treat their hair differently and what does this tell us about gender? This stimulating book contains articles written by the Paris hairstylist Emile Long between December 1910 and December 1920 for an English trade journal. Long's purpose in writing was to keep English coiffeurs informed about the goings-on in the world of fashion and hairdressing in France, and especially in Paris. In doing so he has provided us with a personal cultural history of the world's most fashionable city in a period that stretches from the end of the Belle Epoque, through the First World War, and into the opening year of the Roaring Twenties. His investigation of hairstyles and fashion inevitably leads him to a fascinating discussion of important historical issues: the 'true' nature of Woman; the genesis and democratization of fashion; and popular attitudes towards hygiene. With his engaging literary style Long invites us to think about consumer habits and technology, notions of fashion and cleanliness, and changing... [Read More]

Try to get out if the invisible box with this fun French Mime costume this Halloween. This Old Glory design is printed on a polyester juniors t-shirt. The dye sublimation printing process creates slight imperfections that are unique to each

Show people how nicely you "clean up" when you wear this Fifi the French Maid Halloween Costume. Made from a soft and breathable cotton-poly blend, the outfit includes a dress with attached apron, ruffled headpiece and choker. The French Maid Costume is both fun and flirty, making it the ideal costume for a night out at a Halloween

If you like puns, you'll love French Toast Costume Accessory Supplies for adults! The toast purse and red beret with matching sash do all the work. Just wear a striped shirt and plain pants and you've got yourself a punny