Some might call it obscure, but many others think Medieval themes bring an air of enchantment to modern day living. As this oxymoronic cluster of modern medieval trends demonstrates, knights in armor, princesses, sorceresses and wizards are all making a welcome comeback into today’s pop culture.
Weird? Maybe, but I’m betting a lot of men wouldn’t mind wooing a damsel in distress, and many modern day maidens wouldn’t object to being swept off their feet by charming knights.
42 Modern Medieval Innovations
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Gothic Fantasy Paintography
Alicja Raczek's Dark Fairies, Sorceresses and Instruments
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Elizabethan Fashion for Men
John Galliano Fall 2008
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Medieval Fashion
Stella McCartney A/W 2008
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17th Century Bell-Bottom Gowns
Christian Dior Spring 2009 Haute Couture Mixes The Eras
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You as Medieval Art
Old-Fashioned Portraits by Eyeworks
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Luxury For Your Princess
Designer Kids Rooms
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Bespoke Princess Beds
Treasured Dreams Carriage Beds
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Vintage Corset Reinventions
‘What Katie Did' Lingerie
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Fairytale Fashion
Cinderella Gowns and Princesses on Peas
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Warrior Chic Fashion
Battle-Ready Prada Armor Dresses and Hip Wader Boots for Fall '09
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Gothic Renaissance Fashion
Louise Simmonds ‘Alter' Collection is her First
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Seducing The Knight in Armor
Gucci Hysteria Campaign
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Galactic Body Armor
Protective Fashion Garb in Highlights Magazine's 'Armour Karma'
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Head Armor Accessories
Alexander McQueen's Extreme Warrior Masks Make You A Chic Tinman
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Fake Metal Bikinis
'Organic Armor' Bustier Sets
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Recession Inspired Fashion
Soft Goth
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Personalized Body Armor
Pitbull Armory Makes Heavy Metal Protection for Your Bff
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Castle & Palace Hotels
Global Fairytale Escapes
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Gothic Fairy Taletography
Germany's ‘Wahre Maerchen' Surreal Photo Exhibit
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Avant-Garde Elizabethan Collars
'A Call to Armor' by Gareth Pugh in NY Times Style Magazine
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Warrior Cats
Masterpiece Suits of Armor Designed for Fragile Felines
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Sleaze-Driven Designers
Hermione de Paula's S/S ‘09 ‘I Heart Elizabeth Berkley'
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16th Century Chic
Gareth Pugh's Elizabethan and Shakespearian Couture
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Umbrella Weapons
The Sword Umbrella by Bruce and Stephanie Tharp of Materious
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$100,000 Barbie Dolls
The Diamond Castle Collection Doll
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Suits of Armor For Animals II
Warrior Mice by Jeff de Boer
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19th Century Inspired Shoes
The POSSO Spat Collection
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Historical Lego Sets
Medieval Market Village
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Giant Crystal Horses
Swarovski 'Lucky Spot' Sculpture by Stella McCartney Rings in Easter
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Wagon Wheeled SUVs
Medieval Design Meets Modern Bling
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Fierce Fashion Armor
These Stylish Accessories Are Chainmail Chic
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Subverted Fashion Primers
'Pants Optional' Guide Blends Style Tips with Medieval Illustrations
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Juxtaposing Modern Culture With 17th Century Art
Alan Macdonald's Paintings
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Virtual Castle Tours
Hearst Castle Implements Budget-Friendly Option for Travelers
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Protective Armor as Home Decor
Ruth Borgenicht Chain Mail Sculptures
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Medieval Repo Fantasies
What Will Happen if Wizard's Car Is Repossessed?
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Educational Plush Toys
Activist 'Good News Grizzly' Takes Up Armor for Charity
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‘Cinderella' Carriages
Australia's Gilded Birthday Gift to the Queen of England
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Steel Gauntlets
Medieval Iron Fists Send a Strong Signal to Coworkers
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Digital Medieval Cookbooks
King Richard II's Recipes Online
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Edible Gardens
Chef Heston Blementhal's Cooks With Fake Dirt and Rocks
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Magical Kitchen Collection
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Revived Pattern Furniture Collection
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Castle-Inspired Homes
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Game-Inspired Collectible Toys
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Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
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The Jo Malone London x Disney Collection is Only at Selfridges
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Immersive Gaming Lands
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Playful Hotel Campaigns
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Experimental Fall Wardrobe
Undercover KHAOTIQUE NOIR Collection Debuts at Paris Fashion Week
Arthurian Luxury Watches
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Heartwarming Life-Tech Apparel
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Block Puzzle Carnival Masks
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Secrecy-Inspired Fashion Lines
KENT&CURWEN Draws Inspiration from the Night Climbers of Cambridge
Militant Springtime Jacket Designs
The Relwen Sailcloth Tanker Jacket Has a Modern Military Cut
Intricately Artistic Fashion Lines
Pacsun and the Metropolitan Museum of Art Drop a Holiday Line
Statement-Making Oatmeal Outfits
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Flightwear Collaboration Line
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