Fashion Renaissance

Fashion is having a nostalgic moment, with designers looking back through history and reinventing staples of the European medieval and renaissance eras to inspire their Fall/Winter collections.

Valentino's blue gown resembles an elegant medieval cotehardie.

Etro's luxurious floor length gown looks like something a 15th Century Burgundian woman may have worn.

Mendel's cool weather offerings reflected the decadence and extravagance of the Italian Renaissance, while British label Alexander McQueen paid homage to Queen Elizabeth I and the wives of Henry VIII.

With styles suitable for all body types on offer, this winter's fashion will be fit for a queen.

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