The 'Congreso Vestir a la española' explored the prestige and widespread influence of Spanish attire in 16th and 17th-century European courts. This historical event examined how Spanish courtly dress diffused across the continent and the key factors that contributed to its significant cultural impact. Sessions covered dressing at the Spanish court, along with the economic, social, and moral aspects of Golden Age Spanish fashion.
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This congress, titled 'Vestir a la española,' focuses on the prestige and relevance of Spanish attire in European courts during the 16th and 17th centuries. It explores the diffusion of Spanish courtly dress across Europe and the factors contributing to its influence.
The congress 'Vestir a la española' delves into the significant cultural phenomenon of Spanish attire's spread throughout Europe, particularly between 1550 and 1650, a period marked by the hegemonic influence of the Spanish Monarchy of the Habsburgs. The event aims to study not only the distinctive characteristics of Spanish dress but also the multifaceted factors that led to the export and adoption of this sartorial model across the continent. Sessions cover 'Vestir en la corte de España' (Dressing at the Spanish Court), the economic, social, and moral implications of Golden Age Spanish fashion, and representations of Spanish style. The congress took place over three days, with sessions held at the Museo del Traje and the Monasterio de El Escorial.
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