These medieval fashion styles will certainly attract any fashionista looking to infuse some iconic references from the Middle Ages into their wardrobe.
While some people might prefer choosing types of clothes that are modern or even futuristic in design, these medieval fashion styles are more so targeted for those who want to take a step back in time, to a period filled with knights, steel armor and royal feasts. What makes medieval fashion so iconic and visually striking is the use of designs that closely mimic the types of bold armor and steel outfits that those in the Middle Ages used to wear.
From modern medieval fashion to caged medieval captures, these striking fashion styles will certainly attract anyone who feels like showcasing a bold battle-ready type of outfit on the catwalk.
33 Medieval Fashion Styles
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Medieval Kingdom Heroines
The W Magazine 'Dame of Thrones' Editorial Showcases a Strong Female
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Glamorous Gothic Couture
These Ludivine Poiblanc Looks are Elegantly Dark
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Modern Medieval-Like Portraits
Miguel Angel Sanchez Captures Cairo Through the Lens of the Past
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Medieval Bridal Photography
The Ali Larrey 'Brides' Photoshoot is Delightfully Decadent
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Gothic Medieval Editorials
The Dark Knight Rises for the September 2012 Marie Claire is Fierce
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Chunky Medieval Fashion
Harper's Bazaar Vietnam 'Nu Renaissance Aristocracy' is Fit for Royalty
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Medieval-Inspired Headdresses
The McQueen Fall 2011 RTW Runway Show Focuses on Hair Accessories
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Modern-Day Medieval Fashion
The Odalisque Magazine 'Sovereign Solitude' Editorial Stars Robin
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Stained Glass-Inspired Fashion
The Jitrois Spring 2013 Collection is Modern Medieval
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Medieval-Inspired Portraits
The Intermission Magazine Summer 2012 Issue Goes Centuries Back
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Rustic Medieval Menswear
The Dominic Louis Spring Collection Channels Historic Fashions
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Futuristic Baroque Fashion
The Dramatic & Haunting Malgorzata Dudek Spring Summer 2012 Collection
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Modern Medieval Photoshoots
Norman Cavazzana Rocks Russian Queens for M Magazine
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Gothic Renaissance Fashion
Louise Simmonds ‘Alter' Collection is her First
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Modern Victorian Editorials
Massimo Fossati's 'La Vera Prosperita' Shows the Luxury of Prosperity
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Recession Inspired Fashion
Soft Goth
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Feminine Medieval Attire
The Rodarte Spring 2013 Collection Boasts References to Battle Gear
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Modern Medieval Menswear
Asger Juel Larsen Autumn/Winter 2009 Rocks Hoods, Tunics & Mesh
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Female Fencing Photography
Maciej Boryna's 'Ghost in the Shell' is Stark and Apocalyptic
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Mythical Priestess Accessories
The Bjorg Jewellery 2012 Collection is Made for the Modern Nomad
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Dramatically Draped Fashion
The Imaginary People Fall 2011 Collection is Elegant and Versatile
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Modern Medieval Fashion
The Chanel Fall 2010 Haute Couture Collection is Old World Chic
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Glamorous Armor Accessories
The Heaven Tanudiredja SS 2012 Campaign Will Shield You in Style
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Androgynous Medieval Fashions
Designer Rad Hourani Shows the 2011 Fall RAD Line
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Caged Medieval Captures
Akiss Paraskevopoulos Presents Stunning Images
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Medieval Armor Accessories
OntFront Spring 2010 Channels Knights & Exudes Masculinity
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Armor-Inspired Accessories
Anndra Neen Jewelry Line Transports Us Back to Medieval Times
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Medieval Knights as Muses
OntFront Spring/Summer 2010 Lookbook Channels King Arthur's Court
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Fierce Plaited Pictorials
The Dark Side by Victoria Kochanska is Captured Along a Concrete Mansion
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Fierce Medieval Menswear
The Baptiste Giabiconi Numéro Homme Editorial Revives Past Styles
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Slavic Bohemian Fashion
The BCBG Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Both Medieval and Futuristic
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Green Medieval Fashion
The Susan Woo Autumn Winter 2010 Collection
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Feisty Frizzy Lookbooks
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Christian Iconography Editorials
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Feathery Avant-Garde Photoshoots
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Gothic Queen Pictorials
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Modern Medieval-Like Portraits
Miguel Angel Sanchez Captures Cairo Through the Lens of the Past
Sweaty Sophisticated Photoshoots
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Posh Peasant Lookbooks
The ZMODE Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Feminine and Girly
Haunting Seaside Editorials
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Demurely Dashing Duos
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Sultry Starlet Shoots
The Megan Fox Amica September 2011 Editorial is A-List Awesome
Lush Floral Photography
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Shockingly Spiked Accessories (UPDATE)
LUSASUL Jewelry Offers Bold and Contemporary Designs
Punk Pretty Portraits
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Cora Keegan' Series is Simple and Sweet
Steamy Hotel Editorials
The L’Officiel Netherlands April 2013 Photoshoot Stars Model Britt M
Cool Porcelain Pictorials
Tender Skin has a Seductive Interplay of Hard and Soft Textures
Bad Boy Hipster Shoots
Zeb Daemen Captures Rebellious Style for Client Magazine Issue 5
Flirty Feather-Adorned Ensembles
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Skeletal Knitwear Collections
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Bizarre Baby Doll Photoshoots
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Fierce French Maid Fashion
The Andrew Gn Fall 2012 Collection is Sultry and Chic
Sculpted Water Photography
Corrie White Digitally Enhances Drops to Create Mesmerizing Shapes
Specialty Spotlight Lookbooks
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Medieval-Inspired Portraits
The Intermission Magazine Summer 2012 Issue Goes Centuries Back
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Alluring Avian Shoots
The Toni Garrn Numero #128 Issue Flies High
Rustic Medieval Menswear
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Bespeckled Beauty Photography
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Sultry Snow-Covered Campaigns
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Elegantly Enchanted Fall Fashion
Dori Tomcsanyi Winter 2011 Collection is Feminine & Simple
Haute Sleepwear Lookbooks
The Carly Hunter Autumn/Winter 2013 Collection Exudes Cool Comfort
Dragon Hide Gloves
The Armored Arm Warmers from Crystal's Idyll are Stylish & Comfortable
Futuristic Baroque Fashion
The Dramatic & Haunting Malgorzata Dudek Spring Summer 2012 Collection
Nautical Manly Editorials
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Sophisticated Suited-Up Shoots
The Anabela Melikova for Mango Lookbook is Minimalistic and Modern
Edgy Arcane Photography
The Time at Home Series is Rock-and-Roll Yet Regal
All-Floral Frocks
Flower Explosion by Mirella Szymoniak Features Cutout Outfits
Vampire-Slaying Catwalks
The Gucci FW 2012 Collection Enhances a Forceful Ideal of Femininity
Colorful Bouffant Tresses
‘The Ecletic Portrait' Numero #127 Shoot is Hair-Raisingly H
Grayscale Rock Portraits
Olaf Heine Showcases Musicians in an Honest Light
Spiked Sweaters
Jakub Zelman and Louis Trainor Rock Hardware from Head to Toe in Deluxx Magazine
Age-Exposing Eyewear
These Mitchell Eye Centre Ads Suggest a Younger Look
Fierce Fencing Editorials
The 'First Cut' Personae Magazine Editorial is Fashionably Tough
Blended Background Botanical Shoots
The Fatima Siad for Mataano Spring 2012 Look Book is Adorable
Simplistic Accessory Portraits
The Finn Jewelry Fall 2012 Campaign is Delicate and Feminine
Dark 70s-Inspired Editorials
The Arise 'Secret Motif' Photoshoot Stars a Psychedelic Hind Sahi
Philosophical Fashion Photography
Nathan Jolliffe by Thom Kerr is 'Plato's Muse'
Minimalist Jersey Dresses
The Kuwaii Spring 2013 Collection Focuses on Basic Couture
Staticy Futuristic Editorials
The Interview Magazine September 2012 Cover Shoot Stars Emma Stone
Braided Ebony Editorials
The Michal Kar and Maciej Piorko Photoshoot for Glamour is Bold and Black
Sweet Garden-Ready Gowns
Kate Moss Stars in Soft & Pretty Editorial for Elle France August 2012
Fiery Bohemian Fashions
Mal-Aimee Spring 2013 Proves to Be a Goddess-Induced Collection
Abandoned City Captures
Sophia Germer Presents Detroit in Decay
Seductive Monochromatic Shoots
The Muse by Oliver Meyer Features Designs by Sayuri Bloom Fashion
Obscure Tribal Celebtorials
The Interview Magazine Emma Stone Feature is Dark and Otherworldly
Delicately Tatted Celeb Editorials
The Vaga Magazine Issue 4 Photoshoot Stars Actress Zoe Kravitz
Cavalier-Inspired Photography
The ‘Aut Cum Scuto, Aut in Scuto' Series is Modernly Med
Shiny Studded Caps
The 'Dope Studded Hat' is a Sweet Limited Edition Piece of Head Gear
Chic Apocalyptic Editorials
The Naty Chabanenko by Ishi Shoot is Warrior-Inspired
Contemporary '60s Captures
The Under The Influence SS12 Editorial is Modern and Timeless
Triple Axle-Performing Neckchains
The Winter Collection by Frédérique Conte is as Slick
Monochromatic Widow Pictorials
Never Came by Joao Arraes is a Sad Love Story
Entirely Gilded Editorials
The Elle Korea Golden Lady Photoshoot Features Metallic Looks
Vintage Family Portraiture
The October 2012 W Magazine 'A Modest Proposal' Editorial is Antique
Terrific Typography Artist Tributes
The Michael McCabe Celebrity Portraits Use Their Own Lyrics
Timidly Trapped Temptress Shoots
Oleg Andreev Captures Desolate Yet Hopeful Emotion in Monochrome
Theatrical Fairy Tale Designs
The Rodarte for Don Giovanni Costumes are Breathtaking
Empowering Accessory Collectives
Chloe + Isabel Gives a Platform for Burgeoning Jewelry Designers
Captivatingly Close Captures
Tomaso Spiga's Portraits Tell Stories with Opaque Photos
Fierce French Lady Editorials
The Harper's Bazaar Korea Modern Elegance Photoshoot is Parisian
Explosive Lucid Jewelry
Debra Baxter's Crystal Bomb Collection Features Glamorous Designs
Soulful Celebrity Photoshoots
The All That Jazz Editorial Displays the Musical Side of Chastain
Demonic Stare Editorials
The La Petite Robe Noire Portrait Series Captures Edgy Embellishment
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Passionate Pin-Up Shoots
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Overtly Glitzy Winter Editorials
Thre Viva!Moda Zen Noir Photoshoot is Over the Top
Caged Medieval Captures
Akiss Paraskevopoulos Presents Stunning Images
Wet Hair Editorials (UPDATE)
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Literally Pliable Looks
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Luscious Lime Green Lookbooks
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Provocative Puzzle Pictorials
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Contemporary Goth Captures
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Mythical Androgyny Editorials
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Dispassionate Celeb Editorials
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Extreme Architectural Accessories
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Game-Centered Couture Promotions
The Prada F/W 2012 Ad Video Plays with Bejeweled Color
Morbid Mohawk Runways
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Eerily Earthy Accessories
Jewelry by Eric Saeter is Enticing
Futuristic Armored Runways
The Lanvin Fall 2012 Collection Features Embellished Embroidery
Glamorous Goth Runways
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Poignant Cemetery Spreads
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Gorgeous Geometric Gowns
The BCBG Spring 2012 Collection is Fun and Flirty
Modern Utilitarian Catwalks
The Paco Rabanne Fall 2012 Collection is Sharply Tailored
Ethereal Sorceress Editorials
The Interview Russia February 2013 Photoshoot is Dark and Magical
Mounted Miniature Crossbows
The WristBow is a DIY Havoc-Inducer
Sacrilegious Hipster Captures
The Hail Mary Oyster Editorial is Youthfully Eccentric
Terrestrial Themed Accessories
The Odelie Chan Hubble Collection Has a Bold Aesthetic
Literary Punk Accessories
'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' Inspires the TomTom Spring 2012 Line
Mushroom-Cut Couture
Dani and Ana Bob in Style in Dress to Kill Magazine
Monstrous Facial Disguises
Role-Play and Look Badass With the Dragon King Leather Helm Mask
Wearable Free Verse Fashions
The Torynova Couture Collection Unites Art With Fashion
Killer Medieval Cushions
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Famous Painting-Inspired Dresses
The 'Van Gogh Skirts' by Rodarte are Perfect for Summer
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Macho Greaser Captures
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Bodacious Backstage Editorials
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Colorful Chimerical Captures
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Glowing Glam Campaigns
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