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Here's a tip: Buy a full suit of armor only if you can guarantee its proper care. Whether it be functional armor or decorative armor, only care and maintenance can keep them shining for a long time. And you'd want them to have a long life considering most don't come cheap.So, how do you maintain armor? The following are some basic methods. The armor that is shipped to you will be wrapped in plastic and have grease on it. So, the first st...

One look at men's Renaissance costumes and it becomes obvious that they were starkly different from the style of the Middle Ages. In fact, the idea of fashion truly blossomed, if not originated, during this period. In Europe, men and women began to wear several layers of clothing as a symbol of wealth and power and England, Germany, France, and Italy had their own distinctive looks. In this post, we will look at men's clothing in Renaissance Engl...

If you are looking for men's Steampunk costumes to wear to a party or an SCA event and are new to the genre, do not worry. Granted, rivets, pocket watches, eccentric goggles and brass buckles can be a little overwhelming at first. Still, Steampunk can be exciting as seen by the tremendous following it enjoys. Furthermore, this Victorian period inspired genre offers more leeway to experiment than others. So, for those new to Steampunk clothing,...