Professor Doris Behrens-Abouseif: Men’s fashions in Medieval Cairo

Royal Asiatic Society Lecture Theatre 14 Stephenson Way, London

While dress code in medieval societies was largely defined by religious, political, and social rules, personal preferences could still play a significant role in shaping dress culture. Focused on Mamluk Cairo, this lecture documents the involvement of sultans and emirs in the design of uniforms and ceremonial outfits to convey their political image, while at…