Costume Information
As a primer on costumes for the Faire, please review the following article from the August Hilltop Herald.
The Renaissance Faire is coming - but what will you wear?
Can't sew? Contact one of these local San Antonio area costume shops.
Cherry's Costumes Galore
7206 Blanco Road
San Antonio, TX 78216
Telephone: 210-685-5337
Starline Costumes
1286 Bandera Road
San Antonio, TX 78228
Telephone: 210-435-3535
Gibson Costume Shop Inc
111 Allensworth Street
San Antonio, TX 78209
Telephone: 210-826-7811
These online costume shops are recommended by parishioners.
The Tudor Shoppe(parishioner comments: sells games, good kids stuff, great accessories, decent, affordable costumes)
Misty Thicket Clothing(parishioner comments: striving for authenticity in terms of materials and historical accuracy - go past the Celtic stuff into the other garb and you'll find the right materials and shapes for authentic Renaissance clothing)
Majestic Velvets(parishioner comments: beautiful clothing in velvet - maybe a tad less authentic in terms of materials and designs - but if you want to look gorgeous, shop here. Also sell basic English renaissance clothing in cottons that look very authentic even if they aren't linen or wool)
The Very Merry Seamstress(parishioner comments: authentic, gorgeous clothing, more expensive but historically accurate - based on artwork from the period)
Pearson's Renaissance Shoppe(parishioner comments: this is the only place we could find any authentic men's pants selection, affordable too)
Medieval Collectibles(parishioner comments: good kids stuff, games, more costuming than historical clothing)
Renaissance Model(parishioner comments: large adult and kid selections)
Here are pictures of costumes created by parishioners. YOU can do this too!
Visit the following sites for more costume related information.
16th Century Costume Links How to Make a Men's Renaissance Festival Costume How to Make a Simple Renaissance Costume How to Make Renaissance Clothing Elizabethan Costuming Page Elizabethan Period Costumes Elizabethan Costumes Elizabethan Costumes - LoveToKnow Costumes Elizabethan Clothing
