Did you know that your shoes could get you arrested in medieval England? From bans on armor in Parliament to sumptuary laws controlling who could wear what, fashion in the Middle Ages was strictly regulated by law! Discover the bizarre and sometimes hilarious rules that dictated clothing choices, including the infamous ban on outrageously long, pointy shoes. Watch now to uncover how medieval fashion wasn't just about style-it was about power, politics, and social control!
0:00 Intro
0:17 Armor in Parliament
2:02 Sumptuary Laws
6:15 Ban of Poulaines
10:03 Outro
Book sources:
The Right to Dress - Giorgio Riello, Ulinka Rublack
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