Reference guides for Film and TV

[Tarbicus]

Outside the Roman era we may think they look accurate but I bet re-enactors and costume historians from those periods would have something to say. Generally something from the contemporary fashions always creeps in.

To be honest, Graham, I suspect they did think they were being accurate, based on what was known at the time. Here's a snippet on the subject:

A special accuracy was required by historical movies. Each detail had to be right, be it with the Romans, Vikings, the knights etc. In these historical fields the costume designers found their challenge. The absolute sovereign was Edith Head, who was suggested for the "Oscar" for 35 films and was awarded an oscar eight times.

http://www.cyranos.ch/costum-e.htm

And this on teaching costume design:

1) What kind of skills training and/or education would I need to become a costume designer?
Tara: I needed a Ph.D. and most costume designers in University theatre need at least an MFA, that is a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Design. Generally, to do this sort of work in an educational setting you need to be prepared to be a college professor, that is do historical research,

http://www.costumes.org/advice/1pages/j ... iption.htm

Check out that website's links to ancient armour:
http://www.costumes.org/history/100page ... nt%20Armor

Vorti, thanks.