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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.
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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, mostly of the sleeves,
neckline. Women's houpelandes were always floor-length, although
men's houpelandes varied from very short to very long. Only a few
were limited by sex or geographical location. By 1475 houpelandes were
no longer considered fashionable (although still occasionally
seen). Men's cotehardies had developed into doublets, and the
houpelande became a gown or robe often worn open down the front
(Period Patterns #43 and
53).
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