Late Roman fashion; 5th of 6th century, a Byzantine emperor getting dressed. 🏳️ By the late 3rd century, Roman clothing and fashions had become nearly identical to those of the Celtic and Germanic peoples (i.e. long-sleeved knee-length tunic, close-fitting leggings + cloak), with the sole exception that tunics often had elaborate embroidered decorations, a trend that originated in Roman Egypt. As in previous times, colors like violet, lilac, and purple —which were derived from sea-snails— were confined to the emperor and select members of the aristocracy.

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Raoul McLaughlin lecture on Updown girl

https://youtu.be/BpdmcMeiMfY?feature=shared