Ladies Vest

You are the lady everyone adores in court. Always wearing the latest styles, you are looked to as the utmost expert on fashion. It certainly doesn’t help that you are just as charming in personality as you are in appearance! People like you.

Today you stride into court wearing your latest accessory--a beautiful Ladies Vest designed to give you an air of elegance while maintaining comfort. As you expected, all the other ladies must know your tailor’s name. They will likely have their own version by the end of the week.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Ladies Vest is an adorned, sleeveless outer garment with round neck designed to add interest and shape to a lady’s costume. Specifically tailored to the female body, wear this vest with pants or skirt--both look great! Made from a strong and natural wool blend, this 16th century garment curves around the hips before meeting low over the abdomen. A contrasting trim along the edges adds beautiful personality to this vest.

The front of the Ladies Vest is closed with a cotton drawstring, which can be tightened through the brass eyelets secured through a cloth-brace. Further adjust this vest to your individual body-type using the cotton cord lacing on the lower back. The vest is designed to fit on top of other Epic Armoury clothes in order to define your very own style.

HISTORY

• The term vest comes from the French veste (“jacket”), Italian veste (“robe”), and Latin vestis
• More commonly referred to as a “bodice”
• Bodices were often stiffened with reeds or whalebone to create a desired shape, and were worn as an outer garment (unlike corsets)

The Romans control the British Isles--and your home. What was once your tribe has been taken from you in the name of the Emperor, but you will not be silenced.

You look the part of a leader in your Battle Skirt as you meet with your warriors in secret. You are plotting a revolt against your oppressors, the spark that will ignite the fire and the war that is sure to follow. You will not stand down. You are prepared to do everything it takes to win back what is rightfully yours.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Battle Skirt is an ankle-length, loose garment suitable for both men and women. Designed to be worn on the hips, this heavy cotton skirt is fitted with cotton drawstrings at the waist to keep it secure with or without a belt. Slits at the front, back and sides allow for easy movement during combat, and are reinforced with patches of split-leather to prevent tearing.

The Battle Skirt is great for defining a unique character uniform. Whether you are a one-man army wanting to stand out, or you are in a unit of soldiers and want to blend in, you will appear both stylish and dangerous by wearing this Battle Skirt.

HISTORY

• Outside Western cultures, skirts have traditionally been a part of men’s clothing since ancient times
• Skirted garments were worn by men in Europe until the Victorian period
• The Greek War Goddess Athena was depicted wearing a skirt into battle

The bodice has been popular among women of all social classes as everyday clothing for many centuries.

The light underbust bodice from Mytholon's Annabelle bodice is worn over a blouse and helps emphasise more feminine characterstics of the body's shape.
The wide shoulder straps guarantee greater wearing comfort.
The lacing in front allows an individual adjustment to the wearer's body.

Made from heavy-duty cotton canvas, this bodice can be used as an outer garment for a wide variety of costumes, be it the cheeky barmaid or the flirtatious adventurer. Of course, it can also be combined with other blouses from our entire product range, not just the matching "Annabelle" blouse.

When Lady Ylene commissioned her tailors to dress appropriately for her high lineage, and at the same time be fit for combat, she did not expect to be presented with this piece of embossed leather of such high quality.

Combining Top leather with split leather of the best quality, made from Spanish Artisans, the Doublet Long Deluxe Ylene is topped with hand riveted buckles in the central part, as well as eyelets with drawstring on the sides for a better fit.

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.

Your squire buckles the straps of your custom-fit armour, adjusting it to be comfortable and snug over your gambeson. Then you are handed your piece-de-resistance: the Noble Sword. You paid top coin for this sword, and you expect people will be impressed when they see how it shines on the battlefield.

Your blacksmith assured you that the Noble Sword’s design was both effective and awe-inspiring, and you’re one to agree. You are a mighty warrior, indeed, to be the owner of such fine craftsmanship. A fitting symbol of your godly-given status.

DETAILS

This bestselling Epic Armoury Noble Sword is a longsword with a distinctive rapier-inspired hilt. The sword is 110 cm long from point to pommel, with a slim 85 cm double-edged blade. The piece-de-resistance is the cross-guard: a supported bar to catch slashing strikes and a mesh of elegantly circled wire to stop thrusting attacks. The long handle is wrapped in black split-leather and allows one or two-handed use, and is topped by an elegantly carved pommel.

This longsword has the look of a classical renaissance sword and can be used in almost any setting you require, especially if you are looking for refinement or the look of a seasoned veteran.

HISTORY

• Commonly referred to as a “broadsword,” which is actually a historically incorrect term
• Similar to the “cut & thrust swords” popular in the late 16th century, but with a longer handle

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