Laces and buttons were all that dominated this era.
Wool was important because of its insulation property and also, this period saw the beginning of Little Ice Age. Wondering what that is? Well, you could see a little bit of glazing on the cloth. Mostly on the upper class variety. Though wool was used for the outer clothing, linen was used as the material that would have direct contact with the skin. After all, people that time had a little sense too? Wool in sweltering heat? No thank you sir. Men's wear saw a considerable change and so did women's.
The era of Fashion had started. Old kings and queens began to set various trends.
Costume historian James Laver suggests that the mid-14th century marks the emergence of recognizable " fashion" inclothing, in which Fernand Braudel concurs.
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