Lucrezia Dress

Once Upon a Dress!

“Behind her back, she sensed the noblemen ogling and their accompanying ladies scowling. She did not mind. In fact, she almost suppressed a smirk from the knowledge that the hunt was often more interesting than the catch. It was always a game, a dance with fire, and this evening was no exception. She made an innocent smile and fondled the golden trimmings along her neckline. While the cavaliers could only guess, she knew exactly what was beneath her dress: Alluring perfume, a subtle knife and a mission to obtain a certain piece of information that most likely could turn the tides in the looming war.”

Dress Lucrezia is the perfect dress for any adventurer that wishes to arrive feminine and fancy to the great hall. The dress is inspired by the Renaissance with golden trimmings to emphasise a lucrative lifestyle. The arms can be detached entirely or attached to reveal your choice of undergarments boldly. Allow us to recommend the matching Shift Lucrezia!

Note: In the photos with the Emperor Red and Epic Black variants the model is wearing the Shift Lucrezia beneath. In the photos with the Midnight Blue and Storm Grey variants, the model is wearing the Shift Isobel beneath.

As the Princess slowly disengaged the blade from between the ribs of the fourth knight foolish enough to attempt her rescue, the Dragon decided that this was the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

Your kingdom has been occupied by an evil force. Cruel rulers have dethroned you and sent you into hiding while your people are used as slaves and tortured. As the princess, you cannot allow this to continue.

You look the part of a queen, armed with your Princess Sword and decorated in a fine set of golden armour. You are meeting with your warriors in secret, plotting a way to free your kingdom from tyranny. Together you will ignite the fire that will begin a war. You will not stand down. You are prepared to do everything it takes to win back what is rightfully yours.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury's Princess Sword is a short sword with a comfortable split-leather wrapped handle. The crossguard has an elegant design, detailed with golden engravings and precious gems to give it a luxurious appearance. At the end of its 13 cm grip is a heart-shaped pommel with the same rich detailing. The blade has a graceful fuller running its 44 cm length with gold runic details carved near the hilt.

Made from durable closed cell foam around a fibreglass core and finished with a strong latex coating, you can feel confident that your LARP weapon will provide the safety and appeal you want when crafting your kit. Whether your business is running the realm, defending your subjects, or just looking good, this sword is the right choice for you.

HISTORY

• Considered to be a long knife and is similar in size and shape to a thrusting dagger called a dirk
• Used as a personal sidearm by officers
• A fuller, or the groove that runs the length of the blade, was added to weapons to lighten the blade while adding structural strength

’The devil is in the details’ is one idiom you’ve heard at length--and it’s never been more true than when referring to sewing for the upper class.

When the lady of the house ordered a beautiful new Lucrezia Shift, you figured it would be an easy task. Alas! This shift is more beautiful than your expert tailoring expected, which means you’ve underestimated how long it would take to create its fine shirring sleeves.

Now as you examine the shift on one of your shop’s mannequins, you are very pleased with the result. Still, you should have charged the lady double.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury's Off-White Shift Lucrezia is a romantic and loose fitting slip-on underdress. Made from light and breathable medium cotton and cotton crepé, this dress is designed as a base layer for your costume. This off-white shift will help keep your outer layers clean, moderate your body temperature, and add a unique layer thanks to its decorated sleeves. The dress reaches from the shoulders to the ankles and has a wide skirt with plenty of room for easy movement.

The Shift Lucrezia’s shirring sleeves are long and tied around the bicep, elbow, and wrist with cotton drawstrings. As an elegant design that will give a simple dress a base layer of style, this shift is perfect for LARPers, cosplayers, and reenactors.

HISTORY

• Historically worn as a women’s undergarment
• Shirring is a sewing term where two or more rows of gathers are used to create decoration

You’ve been told that it’s not what’s on the outside that counts, but the inside. A beautiful lady in all her elegant skirts and jewelry is only as lovely as her personality. Despite her beauty, she could truly be a rotten core, putrid and a blemish on society.

As you consider yourself and your newest gown in the mirror, the only ‘inside’ you’re concerned with is the inside of the dress’ scratchy wool. Thankfully your Astrid Shift is doing a rather impeccable job keeping you comfortable and itch-free. Perhaps it really is all about what is on the inside that counts.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury's Shift Astrid is a simple and loose fitting slip-on underdress. Made from light and breathable cotton, this dress is designed to be a base layer for your costume. This shift will help keep your more elaborate, detailed outer layers clean while also moderating body temperature. The dress reaches from the shoulders to the ankles and has a wide gusseted skirt with plenty of room, making movement easy.

The roomy, drop shoulder sleeves are long and tied at the wrist with a cotton drawstring in order to keep them out of the way. The Shift Astrid is a simple, but classic design that will suit many LARPers, cosplayers, and reenactors comfortably--whether it be for fantasy or period perfection!

HISTORY

• Historically worn as a women’s undergarment
• Gussets--the triangular piece of fabric added to the skirt--were traditionally used at the hems of chemises to shape the garment to the body

N.B.: Pre-order required

This shoe size calculator link may also be useful in determining your size. It isn't brand-specific, but allows you to convert between international sizing charts. All shoes we sell use European sizing (e.g. size range 36-47). 
https://goodcalculators.com/shoe-size-converter/

You’ve been told that it’s not what’s on the outside that counts, but the inside. A beautiful lady in all her elegant skirts and jewelry is only as lovely as her personality. Despite her beauty, she could truly be a rotten core, putrid and a blemish on society.

As you consider yourself in the mirror, the only thing you are concerned with is how great your newest heeled Astrid Shoes look.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Black Shoes Astrid are classically styled shoes ideal for a lady, merchant, or commoner. Made from tough, yet supple black leather and a rubber outsole, this shoe is handmade to withstand the abuse of cobblestone streets while still offering comfortable support just below the ankles. Easily slide these shoes onto your feet, adjusting the fit using a single leather strap and brass buckle across the top of the foot.

Epic Armoury’s Shoes Astrid are designed with a round toe and a soft unlined interior. They are a perfect addition to your fantasy or historic costume and will last a long time with proper leather care and maintenance. Epic Armoury’s footwear is measured in European sizes.

HISTORY

• Most leather shoes have used a sewn-on sole since the 17th century
• This shoe does not have a cap toe, giving it a more formal appearance

BUILT UPON A GREAT FOUNDATION

Epic Armoury’s Shift Isobel is an elegant underdress with front lacing, designed to pair with the most beautiful and luxurious dresses. Made from light and breathable cotton crepé, this dress reaches from the shoulders to the ankles and features beautiful curved lines that will compliment any size. Lace embellishments has been added around the neckline and narrow sleeve cuffs for an extra nice touch.

Wear this shift as a base layer for your costume and keep your more elaborate, expensive outer layers clean! The skirt flares out and has lots of excess fabric to give an outer skirt a full look, eliminating the need for a petticoat.

The Shift Isobel is a sophisticated design that will suit many LARPer, cosplayer, and reenactor needs! Slip the shift on and tighten the lacing up the front using the hand sewn eyelets and our blue cotton laces.

Comfortable Underdress

• Historically worn as a women’s undergarment
• Shifts and chemises were used to keep outer clothing clean, and they were typically made of cheaper material that was easier to wash

BRING OUT YOUR INNER DRAMA QUEEN

Perfect for Cosplay, a costume party or a LARP character, the Diadem Laureli is a great less expensive alternative to real jewellery. Designed by Atelier Fantastic’Art and made from thick 100% natural high-quality latex making it strong and durable, ensuring long life and extended reuse, this diadem is a regular jewel.

Sculpted and hand-painted in antique gold colour with details like green and red inlayed gemstones and intricate ornamentation, it appears realistically like metal. Fastened at the back with a broad and sturdy elastic band and a bow tie buckle, the size fits all. Perfect for the Medieval noble lady, the Viking queen or the high-fantasy princess.

HISTORY

• A diadem is an ornamental headband or a type of crown that is typically worn by royalty
• Symbolizes regal power and dignity

Your Knight’s Code is one of valor, truth, and courage. You are tasked with defending the innocent and the weak, and today your oath is being tested. A dark knight has destroyed both your shield and sword during a duel, and he advances upon you.

This honorless fiend believes he has won, but you will not allow yourself to perish without taking this evil with you in the process. You grab for your Stiletto still at your waist, and prepare to make a final desperate attempt to lodge the blade between the dark knight’s armour.

Let your god guide your hand...for you have only one chance.

DETAILS

The bestselling Epic Armoury Stiletto is a solid dagger with a comfortable split-leather wrapped handle. The crossguard has a simple and elegant design, protecting the 13 cm grip when in use. When fighting enemies in heavy plate armour, daggers like this would have been worn by a knight and forced between the joints during combat.

Made from durable closed cell foam around a fibreglass core and finished with a strong latex coating, you can feel confident that your LARP weapon will provide the safety and appeal you want when crafting your authentic kit. Whether your business is running the realm, defending your homestead or backstabbing the higher-social classes, this multi-purpose tool is for you.

HISTORY

• Worn at the waist and used as both a utility tool and a side-arm in battle
• Historically designed for stabbing or cutting, while proving ineffective at slashing
• Also known as the “lady’s knife,” because it could be easily hidden under skirts

You’ve had a busy day in the market, visiting the bustling shops and running necessary errands. Thankfully you were comfortable in your Basic Dress, a blessing considering the amount of walking you’ve done simply going to and from town!

Now you have returned to the farm, unloading your baskets of odds and ends on your table. Your family is excited to see you, offering you warm broth from a kettle on the fire. As exciting as the market may be, it’s good to be in the comfort of your home.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury's Basic Dress is a simple but graceful slip-on dress with long sleeves designed to function on its own or to be combined with other Epic Armoury clothes. The V-cut neckline and wrists are embroidered with a contrasting broad stitch, while the bottom hem is trimmed with matching edging. Made from comfortable, soft cotton, this dress reaches from the shoulders to the ankles and has a comfortably wide skirt to allow for easy movement.

The Basic Dress is a great start to a special costume. While inspired by Renaissance design, this dress can easily be used by almost any character or culture with a little creativity.

HISTORY

• Also referred to as a “kirtle,” which is a garment worn over a chemise or smock
• Popular garment worn by middle class women in the 1400-1600s

Your House waits for sleep to take your rivals before making an advance on their fortress. While the element of surprise will give you an advantage, forcing the rival house to fall will still require a bloody battle this night.

You are one of your family’s oldest females and a devout follower of your chaotic god. Decorated in your Priestess Dress, you lead your small army of slaves and allies with your staff in hand. Tonight will be your victory.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Priestess Dress is a formal and elegant dress with long sleeves designed to function on its own or combined with other Epic Armoury clothes. Made from comfortable, soft cotton, this dress is tailored to be exceptionally versatile. The neckline is wide, showing off the collarbone and shoulders, complementing and balancing the rest of the dress’ design. Wear the long sleeves completely open in the summer, partially laced to show off your chemise, or tie them tight and straight from shoulder to wrist.

The Priestess Dress reaches from the shoulders to the ankles, and can be adjusted using a drawstring along the sides to match your desired look and comfort. The style is inspired by medieval design, but the Priestess' Dress can easily be used by almost any character or culture with a little creativity.

HISTORY

• Also referred to as a “kirtle,” which is a garment worn over a chemise or smock
• Popular garment worn by middle class women in the 1400-1600s

Two frogs, a halved lizard’s brain, and a dash of graveyard dirt are added to your brew as you recite the memorized incantation. This particular spell is one of your specialties; people from miles around come to buy even the smallest of doses.

You allow the potion time to simmer before it is ready, straining the maroon concoction into a flask. Your Raven Dress flares out behind you as you carry it out to the cloaked man still waiting in your shop. The Forget Spell is ready for sale...for a pretty price.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Raven Dress is a sleeveless overdress with a polyester fur collar and large window armholes. Designed to be pulled on top of an inner slip such as a Peasant Dress or Basic Dress, the Raven Dress adds layering to the costume while still allowing you to show-off your entire costume. Made from comfortable medium cotton, and embellished with a tulle-like bottom hem, this dress is designed to be both comfortable and impressive.

The Raven dress is designed with plenty of room and loose fabric. Though unique in pattern, the cut will fit into most medieval settings.

HISTORY

• Sideless surcoats were popular women’s fashion during the 14th- and 15th centuries
• Eventually became considered a ceremonial garment
• The Church found the fashion scandalous, calling the sleeve holes “Gates to Hell”

You own two dresses--one for work, and one for special occasions. You are careful to treat each article as though it is precious.

So, you are patching up your Peasant Dress once again. You have been mending it for years, adjusting the fit and fixing unraveled stitches and torn hems. It is a good thing you saved the money for this heavy cotton dress in the first place! It has survived the abuse of regular labor well, all things considered.

Many people are not so lucky.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Peasant Dress is a graceful but casual sleeveless dress designed to shine on its own or to be combined with other Epic Armoury clothes. With a V-cut neckline and a tailored waist, this ankle-length dress is both comfortable and appealing. Adjust the fit to your preference by tightening the drawstring brace on the front, which can be tied shut or worn visible depending on the style desired. The waistline can also be adjusted with a cloth strap around the back.

Made from soft cotton, the Peasant Dress is a great start to a special costume. While inspired by Renaissance design, this dress can easily be used by almost any character or culture with a little creativity.

HISTORY

• Most peasants of the Middle Ages only owned two sets of clothing, which would be patched and mended for years
• Also referred to as a “kirtle,” which is a garment worn over a chemise or smock
• Popular garment worn by middle class women in the 1400-1600s

NOTE: DISCONTINUED IN 2019

Since you can remember, you have been training to become a lady. You wear your Runa Dress, learning the art of needlework and etiquette from your caregiver...and sometimes even from your mother and the ladies of the court.

Today you are elegantly dressed and at work on a particularly gorgeous stitching. It is one of the rare occasions you keep company with your mother, and she leans over to give your work special praise. How proud you are!

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Dress Runa is a sleeveless overdress for adults and children, featuring a scoop neckline and large window armholes. Designed to be pulled on top of an inner slip such as a Children’s Shift or Basic Dress, the Runa Dress adds layering while still allowing you to show-off your entire costume. Made from comfortable black and red cotton, this dress is designed to be both comfortable and impressive.

The Runa dress is designed with plenty of room and loose fabric, and will suit you and your child in most medieval settings.

HISTORY

• Medieval children often wore the same fashions as adults until the 16th- and 17th-centuries
• Sideless surcoats were popular women’s fashion during the 14th- and 15th centuries

NOTE: THIS IS A VERY LARGE FIT, IF YOU ARE BETWEEN SIZES OR PREFER A FORM-FITTING LOOK GO DOWN A SIZE FOR THIS GARMENT

You’ve been told that it’s not what’s on the outside that counts, but the inside. A beautiful lady in all her elegant skirts and jewelry is only as lovely as her personality. Despite her beauty, she could truly be a rotten core, putrid and a blemish on society.

As you consider yourself and your Astrid Dress in the mirror, you know it is not the most beautiful garment or the most impressive--but it’s sturdy, it’s colorful, and it’s yours. And most important of all, it’s only the outside coverings for a warrior at heart.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury's Dress Astrid is a scandinavian inspired slip-on dress with long bell sleeves. The V-cut neckline, wrists, and skirt are trimmed with a contrasting brown ribbon. Made from durable, medium canvas cotton, this dress reaches from the shoulders to the ankles and has a comfortably wide red and brown gusseted skirt to allow for easy movement.

The Dress Astrid is a great start to a special Stalwart costume. Pair it with the Shift Astrid and a belt for a complete period look, equally perfect for a shieldmaiden or merchant.

Available in sizes Small/Medium, Large/X-Large, and 2XL/3XL; and in colours Red/Brown, Dryad/Beige, and Azure/Brown.

As a ranger, you roam the forest in search of adventure!

Epic Armoury's Rebel cotton Dress provides the perfect cover for sneaking about the woods. This fantasy-based sleeveless dress is made to be worn over any Larp costume and designed to endure harsh combat. Fairies, Elves or any style ranger will enjoy the convenience and the beauty of this garment. The dress comes equipped with a high tunnel collar and an oversized hood, allowing you to camouflage your face as you hide while providing some protection against the elements. The bottom of the dress possesses ruffled edges, enhancing the decorum of this fantasy dress. The dress can be tied at the sides using cotton drawstrings and is the perfect costume for hot summer months.

The Castilian dress, is typical of medieval nobility in its straight lines and geometric shapes. This dress is the one that has been used in the imaginary of fantasy stories, and it is often represented as a typical lordly dress.

The dress made of cotton and velvet, is made with high quality and stitched fibers and completely designed in Spain using tradition and know-how of the Castilian seamstresses.

Rawblade is a B2B company focused on the world of medieval reenactment and LARP. Rawblade contributes to the market with their know-how of Spanish crafts, a long tradition of furs and leather, as well as steel. Inspired by the famous Toledo steel, Rawblade develops a set of armours and chainmails.

The human team behind Rawblade is formed from the experience acquired at EvilTailors, as well as the various platforms that have been integrated into its collective over time. The hard work, designs, and ideas that make up the Rawblade catalogue are the result of inspiration in the world of medieval fantasy that has accompanied them since childhood. We believe Rawblade offers a quality wardrobe at a very competitive price.

Rawblade attempts to use products and producers primarily from Spain. All their leather goods are made 100% in Spain adding the seal of quality to the crafts. Their foam creations, clothes, and steel are designed and made in Spain and India.