For Reenactors & Living Historians

References, merchants, and historical costumers for those interested in portraying the “long sixteenth century.”

This is a wildly incomplete list and will be continuing to grow. Inclusion in this list does not imply endorsement.

Contents

Historical Costuming Communities

Costumers & Tailors

  • Drea Lead: http://www.elizabethancostume.net
  • Dan Rosen: https://www.facebook.com/oldenglandgrownnew
  • Margaret Roe: http://makerenaissanceclothing.com and http://renaissancepatternmaking.com
  • Matthew Gnagy, The Modern Maker: A master of early seveenth century Iberian tailoring methods, best known for his pattern books.
  • Louise Pass, Woodsholme Handworks: Louise has been supplying custom clothing and accessories for the 1500s for a long time.
  • Tudor Tailor: http://www.tudortailor.com
  • Tammie L. Dupuis: http://www.renaissancetailor.com
  • Lynn McMasters: http://outofaportrait.com
  • Sally Pointer: Knitwear such as caps and stockings. UK-based.
  • Truly Carmichael, Truly Hats: An assortment of 16th & 17th century hats.

Shoes & Stockings

Personal Goods

Arms & Armor