Middeleeuwse bliaut Amal, rood-zwart Doublets Swiss pikemen established themselves as

Swiss pikemen established themselves as dominant mercenaries

The Landsknechten wore colorful garments

they remained in use for a short period

making a bold statement that is both enchanting and refined

and fashion -gone features

Middeleeuwse bliaut Amal, rood-zwart Doublets Swiss pikemen established themselves asThe 12th century introduced the French influence with the bliaut: lacing on the sides accentuated the waist, and extremely long trumpet sleeves turned this garment into a real showpiece. The impractical sleeves showed that the wearer did not have to do any physical labor. The dress is made of cotton. Side panels (gores) in skirt and side seams give the dress a generous width, and the trumpet sleeves with decorative stitching around the open side seams