Landsknecht trousers Friedrich, red-black

Product description

Landsknechts were the famous German mercenary soldiers of the late 15th and 16th centuries: infantrymen who, following the Swiss example (the Reislaufer), fought with long pikes and arquebuses, initially in the service of the Habsburg emperors. They played a decisive role in battles such as the Battle of Pavia (1525) and the Siege of Vienna (1529), and became infamous for their exuberant clothing style: bright color combinations, ostentatious cuts and enormous puffed sleeves that defied the strict dress codes of their time.

From the second half of the 15th century to the mid-16th century, men's fashion in Europe underwent a real change: while the High Middle Ages had predominantly bag-shaped clothing, late medieval and early Renaissance fashion emphasized the contours of the body. The hose - the tight fitting one trousers - replaced the loose bones and was worn by all classes. A permanent element was the codpiece: a triangular piece of cloth for the cross, initially functional but increasingly stylized over the course of the 16th century, until it reached its peak around 1540.

This one trousers Friedrich is made in mi-parti style - colour and cut were a sign of rank and wealth among the Landsknechts. The elastic waist ensures a comfortable fit. It has a codpiece that is secured with laces with aiglets. You can complete the look with loose trouser legs.