Renaissance Costume in Black Velvet with Sleeves & Mackenzie Tartan

Basic Costume: Corset & Tartan Skirt

Renaissance Corset

Our corset features a square neckline that is delicately raised in the center, creating a flattering silhouette. The corset is made using black cotton velvet, with a natural cotton for the lining.

The interlining is a blend of wool and cotton, but can be replaced with linen upon your request. The bodice closes at the front and includes boning in the back seam and both sides of the front opening, ensuring a secure and comfortable fit.

MacKenzie Tartan Skirt

Our MacKenzie tartan skirt is crafted from polyviscose, making it 100% wool-free and vegan-friendly. The skirt features two panels of tartan (3 panels for sizes X1, X2, X3), each painstakingly pleated in the traditional historical fashion.

It boasts a generous span and includes long ties at both sides to secure each panel around your waist. The skirt falls to ankle length, creating an elegant and historically accurate aesthetic.

Skirt Length: 95 cm / 37,5 inches

Additional Garments

Renaissance Chemise

Our Renaissance Blouse is made from soft, thin organic cotton, ensuring maximum comfort and breathability during your historical reenactments or Renaissance fairs.

The adjustable neckline, featuring a cotton drawstring, allows for a perfect fit. The long, flowing sleeves not only add elegance but also provide freedom of movement, making this the ultimate addition to your historical wardrobe.

The Black Linen Petticoat

Featuring two pleated panels of fabric, sewn on both sides and extending to a 3-meter span, our linen panels come with long ties on each side that can be wrapped around your waist with ease. Our panels measure 85 cm in length, providing ample coverage and allowing you to create a unique and elegant look.

Corset:

• Outer fabric: cotton velvet
• Color: Black
• Bodice Lining: Natural Cotton
• Bodice Interlining: wool and cotton. The wool can be replaced with linen if you wish so. Please, contact me about your preferences.

To ensure the preservation of your Renaissance corset, we kindly suggest dry cleaning only.

Tartan Skirt:

• 65% Polyester 35% Viscose
• Low pill fabric
• Weight 250g/m.

Machine Washable at 30 degrees.

Chemise (optional):

• Composition 100 % Natural Cotton
• Type of fabric: Poplin
• Approximate weight: 95 gr/m²
• Soft Texture

To prevent shrinking, wash your Renaissance Fair Maiden Blouse in warm or cool water. If you are drying cotton fabrics, you can air-dry them or use a machine with moderate-to-low heat. When it comes to ironing, it's best to use high heat on slightly damp fabric. Use steam if necessary.

Black Linen Petticoat (optional):

• 100% European medium weight linen - 6.05 oz/yd² / 205 g/m²
• Laundered & mechanically softened

Machine Washable at 30 degrees.

The Mackenzie Tartan holds historical significance as the regimental tartan of the Seaforth Highlanders. It was initially established in 1778 by Mackenzie, Earl of Seaforth. 

The modern Mackenzie tartan, as we know it today, evolved from the military tartan of Mackenzie Lord MacLeod's 73rd Highland Regiment (later adopted by the Seaforth Highlanders). This design drew inspiration from an early version of the Black Watch tartan, first developed around 1729, with the addition of black, white, and red lines.

To wear your ANN costume, please follow these steps:

Skirt:

1. Secure the linen skirt by tying the back panel ties and knotting them at the front.
2. Adjust the front panel by wrapping it like an apron around the waist, making a double turn.
3. In the accompanying photos, the skirt is styled with a bustle pad to add volume to the hips and highlight the waist.

Corset:

1. Put on the corset.
2. Cross the cord through the metal eyelets, starting from the bottom and going to the top.
3. Ensure a comfortable, snug fit around the chest by tightening the drawstring.