Byzantine fashion inspiration

Valentino

Here are some pictures for inspiration. Most are from “By the Emperor´s Hand: Military Dress and Court Regalia in the Later Roman-Byzantine Empire” de Timothy Dawson (2015). 7/31/21 …

Truthfully, I haven’t been super excited about any of the F/W collections up until now. Then along came Dolce & Gabbana. So many superlatives come to mind: oppulent, exquisite, expensive… And I mean “expensive” in the best way possible. Each piece is like a heartbreakingly beautiful piece of art. Mosaic and tapestry-like fabrics. Jewel-like bags. … Continue Reading

This dress from Valentino's 2016 Fall collection is inspired by the Italian renaissance. The neckline of the dress and use of pearls is synonymous with the time period. The fabric coming out of the dress at the shoulder is reminiscent of a visible chemise.

Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2013 Ready-to-Wear collection, runway looks, beauty, models, and reviews.

Common Byzantine women hairstyles/ headdresses. You can see the trend of pulled back hair topped with an bejeweled headdress.

Byzantine moodboard