We’re men in tights.” The joke would have confused William Shakespeare: In the Elizabethan era ... was mostly a costume for superheroes and a uniform for wrestlers or ballet dancers.

With so much handiwork involved, there were no doubles made, which created a bit of an olfactory situation with the men’s outfits. “It’s not possible to wash costumes like this — they are ...

For men, the peasecod ... brings together scores of costumes from over a century of theatrical productions. Among the most spectacular is a gold-coloured Elizabethan gown designed by French ...

“Mary Queen of Scots” Alexandra Byrne is no stranger to Elizabethan costumes; her five Oscar nominations ... be bought in bulk for a low price. Men and women of the time, Byrne said in an ...

Those headed to the fundraiser are being urged to wear Elizabethan costumes — such as a server, country squire, lord or lady, troubadour, court jester or archer — or actor’s black ...

For men, the peasecod doublet was a ... brings together scores of costumes from over a century of theatrical productions. Among the most spectacular is a gold-coloured Elizabethan gown designed by ...