{"product_id":"products-houpelandes-html","title":"Houpelandes","description":"\u003cp\u003ec. 1390-1460 A.D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas 6 houpelandes (sizes: Womens' 8-18 \u0026amp; Mens' 36-48 included), with sleeves and necklines interchangeable.  The sleeves and cotehardie underneath are faked, but the fake sleeves can be left off and replaced by a 2nd houpelande or a cotehardie (\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/womens-cotehardies-and-sideless-surcoats\/\"\u003eMM021\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/mens-cotehardies\/\"\u003eMM023\u003c\/a\u003e).  These are complimented by \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/mens-italian-renaissance-garments\/\"\u003eMM043\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/womens-undergarments-ruffs-collars-cuffs\/\"\u003eMM090\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/capes-and-tabards\/\"\u003eMM092\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/bags-purses-and-pouches\/\"\u003eMM093\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/medieval-military-garments\/\"\u003eMM101\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoupelandes 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 (\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/womens-cotehardies-and-sideless-surcoats\/\"\u003eMM021\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/mens-cotehardies\/\"\u003eMM023\u003c\/a\u003e), a second houpelande with tight sleeves, a chemise (\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/womens-undergarments-ruffs-collars-cuffs\/\"\u003eMM090\u003c\/a\u003e), or shirt (\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/mens-italian-renaissance-garments\/\"\u003eMM043\u003c\/a\u003e) and hose (\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/mens-italian-renaissance-garments\/\"\u003eMM043\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/medieval-military-garments\/\"\u003eMM101\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy 1450 there were many variations of this style, mostly of the sleeves, and 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 (\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/mens-italian-renaissance-garments\/\"\u003eMM043\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/early-tudor-mens-garments\/\"\u003eMM053\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mediaeval Miscellanea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44185526501436,"sku":"MM026","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/4442\/2972\/files\/mm026__87896.1323804661.800.800.gif?v=1775820234","url":"https:\/\/amazon-dry-goods.myshopify.com\/products\/products-houpelandes-html","provider":"Amazon Dry Goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}