FSN 302 Chapter Notes -Cassock, Toque, Satin
21 Oct 2013
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Week 1: the middle ages & renaissance: the rise of fashion: chapter 14. From the 11th century to the second half of the 12th century, changed very little from the. Frankish tunic/gonelle long sleeve, t-cut outer garment extended to the knees for commoners, longer for nobility. New to the silhouette was a fullness of fabric at the waistline. Wool was the prevalenet material used, although in warmer climates, a heavy- gauge linen was used. Bilaut during the transition from romanesque to gothic, the gonelle was replaced by the bliaut. The bliaut was a closer fitting, tailored tunic. First adopted by the noblity and was made with a separate bodice, skirt, and set-in gores at the hip for a more tailored look. Fullness of the skirts was gathered or pleated and hemlines extended below the knees to floor-length. The peasant class continued to wear the shapeless gonelle. Chausses new form of tailored hose that replaced the baggy pedules of the carolingians.
