Medieval Buyer's Guide

The Early Medieval Period refers to the time lasting between the 6th and 10th centuries CE throughout Europe. The Early Medieval Period overlaps with Late Antiquity and the Viking Era, and is generally understood to have began with the fall of the Western Roman Empire and precedes the High Middle / Medieval Period. This is period heralds a robust population growth that increased until the Black Death in the 14th Centuries.
The Early Medieval Period is one of the most influential periods in history, with a fantastic fashion selection. Conquest, Exploration, and Adventure were all had, and the world was growing fast. Burgschneider explores the wide variety of clothing during this period, their design and use, and ways your can wear it yourself.

The Late Medieval or “High Medieval” Period generally refers to the time between the 12th and 15th centuries, in which the large growth in population and prosperity was seen before the Industrial Revolution. This period encompases the Renaissance and Age of Discovery. A series of famines and plagues, including the Great Famine of 1315–1317 and the Black Death, reduced the population to around half of what it was before the calamities.
The Ottoman Empire, the Fall of Constantinople and Colmbus’ voyage to North America were all important moments in this epic age in human history. Burgschneider celebrates and explores this era in a wide variety of garments, offering ideas and inspiration on how you can make them your own.