High Medieval Houpelandes #26

High Medieval Houpelandes Period Patterns number 26, Houpelandes, c. 1390-1460 A.D., has 6 houpelandes for either sex, with sleeves and necklines interchangeable. The sleeves and cotehardie underneath are faked, but the fake sleeves can be left off and replaced by a cotehardie or a 2nd houpelande (sizes: woman's 8-18 & Men's 36-48 included). These are complimented by Period Patterns no. 21, 23, 43, 90, 92, 93 and 101. Houpelandes were the last fashion which was found throughout Europe, as well as being the last unisex fashion. This comfortable style, flowing from the shoulder to the hem, apparently first developed in Italy around 1380, but by 1400 was found throughout Europe. Belted or loose, houpelandes were usually worn over a cotehardie (Period Patterns nos. 21 & 23) ,a second houpelande with tight sleeves, a chemise (Period Patterns no. 90) ,or shirt (Period Patterns no. 43) and hose (Period Patterns no. 43 or 101). By 1450 there were many variations of this style, most