| Development in the arts and culture distinguishes one | | | | The disparity between the peasants and their lords |
| period from the other. The rise and fall of kingdoms as | | | | became more distinct in what they wear, especially in |
| well as the human progress in science, and thereby | | | | the later stage of this era. The poor farmers and |
| technology, causes change in the society and | | | | workers remain with their functional clothing, while the |
| contributes to the transformation in the arts. | | | | rich medieval costumes became more and more |
| The Medieval is one concrete example of how the | | | | intricate. Women in these times wear long-fitting |
| times and technology influenced culture and art. This | | | | sleeves and heavy gowns lavished by several layers |
| era, also known as the Middle Ages, covers the 4th to | | | | known as houppelandes. Their headdresses include |
| the 15th century. It bears witness to the many conflicts | | | | towering hats and colourful velvets instead of the |
| among the feudal lords and their fiefdoms caused by | | | | simple lacy hoods of the early medieval stage. |
| the scarcity of resources as well as by the rise of | | | | Clothes became an extension of one's personality and |
| Christianity against the pagan religion. Because of the | | | | status. |
| church's increasing significance in the society, the | | | | Medieval costumes for men portray their character as |
| medieval arts are marked heavily by religious influence | | | | well as worth, while women aim to highlight their |
| which is also reflected even in the clothing style. | | | | beauty and grace with the medieval clothes they |
| During the early stage of this period, These costumes | | | | wear. Further, the style and prestige of the medieval |
| are regarded as simple in their cuts and colours. The | | | | costumes became more important. The satisfaction of |
| clothing are actually pallid since it is made of wool and | | | | the wearer is defined by how others perceived the |
| dyeing is considered as a luxury. Only the family of the | | | | clothes they wear and not their comfort. |
| fief lords and the rich can afford to have vibrant | | | | Even to this age, these costumes are renowned by |
| medieval costumes in those times. | | | | their beauty and elegance. Its influence has stretched |
| However, as the society progress and tailoring | | | | up to the modern age. Despite the hundreds of years |
| technology improved, medieval costumes became | | | | that have passed, the medieval costumes' style is |
| more artistic. Wool remained as the key material for | | | | evident in our modern clothes, especially present in the |
| clothes. There were several additions to the clothing | | | | formal attire of men and women. Undeniably also, the |
| style. Laces and buttons were introduced together | | | | medieval costume developed the mantra of fashion - |
| with the headdresses and threaded jewelleries. The | | | | style above one's comfort. This statement holds true |
| mistresses and ladies also included gold and silk | | | | even in this modern era. |
| embroideries in their medieval costumes. | | | | |