Italian women’s attire and hairstyle from the 1500s
Let’s look at a 16th-century Italian-style dress and hairdo. The outfit is modern, but it’s a rather accurate replica of garments depicted…
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Folk costumes of Lithuania. Aukstaitija, Dzukija, Suvalkija, and Klaipeda regions
Lithuanian traditional clothing is rather modest and warm; it covers most of the body, usually leaving only hands and face open. And this…
Bulgarian folk dress. A mix of Ottoman and Slavic garments and clothing traditions
Bulgaria is an interesting Balkan country. Historically Bulgarians are ancestors of Turkic tribes called Bulgars, which mixed with a…
Jewelry, accessories, and hairstyles in Ancient Greece
We’ve already talked a lot about the clothing in Ancient Greece and it’s time to find out what accessories, jewels, and hairdos people used…
Greek folk dress from different periods and regions (+ photos)
Greek traditional costumes are so charming that many outlanders have tried them on with pleasure during centuries. Kings and queens wore…
Belarusian national costumes: male, female, and kid folk clothing
Belarus is one of those countries with a rich Slavic heritage. The folk costumes of this country are bright and beautiful, they look rather…
Fashion show of Ukrainian authentic folk costumes (photos)
Many modern young people in Ukraine are fond of the national costumes of this country. Of course, you can buy a modern embroidered shirt…
Armenian couple built a profitable business on authentic Armenian costumes
At the Marashlyan Photo Studio (situated in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia), one can wear an Armenian costume, listen to Armenian music,…
Variety of charming hats used by German ladies in the early 20th century (photos)
This collection of truly sophisticated and charming hats is from The Deutsches Technikmuseum (German Museum of Technology). German dames…
Traditional male attire in Greece often includes fustanella (photos)
Greek male costume is very interesting. There are several designs of the costume depending on the region of usage. But the most popular and…
Stage costumes of Outlander series. Scottish outfits of Claire Fraser in Season 1
This character of Outlander had a pretty large number of gorgeous Scottish clothing pieces. Though, historically, it isn’t accurate because…
Vintage male and female Ukrainian clothing (end of the 19th – beginning of the 20th century)
These photos represent the traditional costumes of Ukraine used at the end of the 19th – beginning of the 20th century. All the costumes…
What did they wear in Ancient Greece? Mycenaean attire
The fashion traditions of this Ancient Greek culture brought us the tunic. They were the first – by the way, men, because Mycenaean women…
How ancient Otzi the IceMan made his 5000 years old style backpack
We are sure, some of you heard about the Ötzi – the mummy of a man who lived between 3400 and 3100 B.C. He was found in September 1991 in…
Men’s attire in Europe in the 16th century. German Renaissance outfit
There are so many articles and videos about the aristocratic outfits from the 16th century in England, France, Italy, etc. But what about…
Petrykivsky painting in Ukraine. Painting on paper, clothing, housewares and décor elements (+ photos)
Petrykivsky painting is traditional Ukrainian decorative painting. It is becoming very popular in Europe, US, Canada and many different…
Crimean Tatar crafts and clothing (photos) - updated
The culture of Crimean Tatars is ancient, rich and interesting. The main crafts are clothes making, weaving, embroidering, pottery, sheep…
Hairdos and hairstyles of Marie Antoinette. The 18th-century absurd hairstyles
Fashion is often so ridiculous that we can’t understand how people can wear that or why do they do it? Here is a story of avant-garde…
Vintage wooden looms are still used by Ukrainian craftsmen (+ photos) - updated
A loom is a machine used to weave cloth. Weaving is one of the oldest crafts in the world. Hundreds of years ago people used to make all…
Stage costumes in Outlander series. More Scottish 18th-century clothing of Claire Fraser
We’ve already published one article about Claire Fraser’s stage outfits (you can read it here). But one material is way not enough to show…
Folk dress of Latvia. Noble-looking gentlemen and women in gorgeous shawls with embroidered edges
Latvian traditional costume is charming, modest, and sophisticated. Female outfits are delicate, very feminine, and have a lot of simple…
True facts about lederhosen – male leather breeches worn in Alpine region of Germany and Austria
Short breeches with suspenders made from leather and decorated with embroidery may look a little bit odd on a grown-up man. But go try to…
Traditional Ukrainian bridal headgears (+ photos)
Traditional Ukrainian headdress for unmarried girls is a wreath. It is also a headdress for a bride at her wedding. There are many…
Stage costumes of Outlander series. Women’s Scottish outfits used in this movie
And it’s time for a new piece of info dedicated to the stage costumes of a popular series “Outlander”. This article will tell you about the…