Some of you say, “It is the north wind who has woven the clothes we wear.” And I say, “Yes, it was the north wind, But shame was his loom And the softening of the sinews served for thread. And when his deed was done He laughed in the middle …

V Secolo – Duomo, Milano – I Re Magi indossano il costume orientale, detto palmireno, che aveva già avuto un forte influsso sul costume romano, e suggerirà più tardi nuove fogge all’abbigliamento laico. Si notino lo skaramangion (corta veste con spacco sul fianco) e gli anassiridi (anaxyrides) calzoni aderenti fino …

V Century, Milan Cathedral – The (three) wise men wear the oriental costume also called Palmyran , which heavily influenced the roman costumes and will at a later stage inspire secular clothing. Worthy of notice are the Skaramangion ( side split short robe ) and the anaxyrides, ankle long tight …

The balaclava was originally used by mountaineers to protect from the extreme temperatures and for this reason it is made from warm and resistant fabrics. It covers the whole head leaving exposed only part of the face and sometimes only the eyes. The Police forces – particularly the special forces …

Il Passamontagna nasce come berretto utilizzato dagli alpinisti per proteggersi dal freddo, prodotto, per questo motivo, prevalentemente in tessuti caldi e resistenti. Riveste la testa fino al collo lasciando scoperta solo parte del volto, o a volte solo una fessura per gli occhi. Le Forze di Polizia la usano soprattutto …