Testimonials

I deeply appreciate the Gaston Phebus line.  I wear it frequently (average 2x / wk these days) when pursuing game with longbow, crossbow, spear, javelin and hawk.  I have been wearing elements of the Gaston Phebus line when taking elk, boar, rabbit & squirrel in the last 12 months.  I have recommended the clothing line to a number of fellow medieval hunting enthusiasts.  The Gaston Phebus line has held up to some pretty heavy hunting abuse.  I’ve been through shoulder high brambles innumerable times that have pulled a few threads, but I remain exceedingly pleased with the performance of the clothing in the field for its intended purpose. Primarily, I wanted you to know how greatly I appreciate the research you put into your products, and the quality of the workmanship.  I regularly put the wool Gaston Phebus full wardrobe through intense field abuse and it has held together better than ANY comparable product I have purchased anywhere in the last 20 years.
All the best!

Last year, you kindly gave me permission to use your models and costumes as references for part of a pastel painting I was working on.  The painting is finally finished, and I thought you might like to see a scan of the end result, which I have titled ‘Champion of Warwick’.  I added a few more figures to my original design and I think they have made a nice colourful crowd and added to the atmosphere. I’ll be submitting the painting for the annual exhibition of the Society of Equestrian Artists at the Mall Galleries, London, in July, and will also be producing a limited edition of prints of the painting.

Many thanks for your kind help.

I received my apron dress yesterday and LOVE LOVE LOVE it!! I will certainly be ordering from you again, and referring my friends as well 🙂  Thank you for a smooth transaction and a wonderful product. Yay!

Hi Nicole,

I am touched by outpouring of support from so many folks in the WMA community. Thanks so much for your generous donation. It will be much used and appreciated by all of us in our training group here.I will be sure to send you some pictures of us training with your gambesons when they arrive!

Thanks again,

Recently my wife ordered for me the green wool hood/chaperone.  WE both love it.  It fits and looks great!  I am a BIG guy at 6′ 5″ tall and it looks appropriate.  It was a pleasure to deal to do business with you and we will order again.  I am definitely interested in upcoming 15 century clothing and  I am hoping you will offer them in bigger sizes.(nudge nudge wink wink;) I have attached a pic of me at the Bristol Ren Faire so you can see your work in action.

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I found my clothes waiting for me when I came home on leave from Afghanistan, and I have to say I was stunned! I can’t tell you how fantastic I feel! Everything fits, everything looks superb, and for the first time I’ll be going to events in something historically accurate.

If anyone reads this, just stop reading and go buy something here! You cannot go wrong! Nothing short of the energy death of the universe will prevent anyone from enjoying these clothes AND getting a good deal in the process!

Hi, I just received your linen gambeson and it fits like a glove and the gloves fit as well. The quality and speed of my order was very impressive. I am extremely satisfied. Thank you all so much.

Saw you guys at Pennsic and was impressed. I love the look of the 14th century and you guys capture it well.

It just arrived today 🙂
All I have to say is, wow, that is a gambeson! It fits perfectly…and it has that solid feel to it that definitely reminds me of the fact that often they were worn as the only armor. Thanks again!

I just wanted to let you know that I received my order and everything is beautiful!  Very nice workmanship and quality of fabrics!  I’ll be all set for my trip to the summer faire at Camlann Medieval village.  I already had full wardrobes for renaissance faires and pirate events, but didn’t have anything correct for the 1376 setting at Camlann and these pieces will work beautifully.  Thank you so much.

Just a quick word to say a very big thank you for: your very prompt and efficient dispatch of orders, the quality and look of your products, and for being there. After 21 years of 17th/18th century re-enactment in the UK & Europe I wasn’t sure how easy it would be to re-equip myself for the mid 14th century out here in New Zealand. You’ve made it immeasurably easier and it’s been a real pleasure doing business with you.
I look forward to making further purchases over the coming months & years.

I tested my new linen gambeson yesterday in combat. Your design is perfect for sword fighting. The garment provides a good fit, yet provides complete mobility of the shoulders. I also received many compliments on its aesthetic and period qualities. I especially like the breathability of the linen fabric. Thank you for offering such a fine product.

the gambeson is working beautifully. I’ve practiced and fought in it many times now and I am very impressed with the mobility and comfort of the garment. It’s going to be an ideal foundation for my future
armour purchases: I plan to build a 13th-14th century harness around it.

What a brilliant site this is! The hat is actually for my wife – we do intend to go to the biennial medieval fair in Dinan, France and use the hat for its intended purpose. We went 4 years ago and resolved to return but wearing medieval costume.

The tippets and barbette arrive in record time! I was able to use the barbettes to show a lady who despaired of ever keeping a veil on how to use 2 barbettes (one around the face, and one around at high forehead level) to fasten a veil so it needed no fussing all day long. I got two just for this purpose, as gifts to her.

(And, when asked where I got the gown I was wearing, the back laced dark green raw silk, I of course gave y’all the credit. several people piped up that your goods are really first quality. So — fame to you!)

Again, my thanks.

I purchased a full wardrobe from Revival Clothing and have recieved nothing but praise for my garb. I am new to the SCA and my major concern is chivalric fighting. But my tunic ensemble is great for court and feast and the revelry that generally follows.

Dribbel just received his black ankle boots today and he adores them to the point of being a little creepy! Thanks so much for the speedy service. I was expecting them to arrive later in the week.

To all involved at Revival Clothing,
I recently purchased a pair of your ankle boots and I’m quite pleased with them. They are comfortable and very well made. I even use them for every day use. In this instance I dislike to use the term “replica” or “reproduction” because they are in fact NOT such things. In the middle ages and the renaissance period, the material used was known to them. The difference being the tools used to make your product and the era of time we are now in. Back then clothing was usually made for the person purchasing the garment and it would not have mattered to the average person of those time periods in how their clothing were made, weather by hand or machine. Hence the Renaissance, then the industrial revolution, to modern day, and beyond. It is good to know that people are still interested in the “old” fashions and not letting them be forgotten.

The order has arrived and I am impressed by the quality of your goods. The shoes and silk chauses were also of a perfect fit. I have taken the liberty of advising your clothing line to a colleague of mine: Jan Braem, also council member of the Hallebardiers.
Yours Sincerely,

I tested my new linen gambeson yesterday in combat. Your design is perfect for sword fighting. The garment provides a good fit, yet provides complete mobility of the shoulders. I also received many compliments on its aesthetic and period qualities. I especially like the breathability of the linen fabric. Thank you for offering such a fine product.

The gambeson is working beautifully. I’ve practiced and fought in it
many times now and I am very impressed with the mobility and comfort of the garment. It’s going to be an ideal foundation for my future
armour purchases: I plan to build a 13th-14th century harness around it.

I just received the linen gambeson and have had a chance to try it on. Wow. It’s basically perfect in every way! It fits really well, and the long sleeves don’t bother me at all, nor do they get in the way of my 15th century gauntlets. This gambeson has exceptional mobility and it breathes so well I can wear it for quite a while without discomfort. I’m in love with it.

Greetings! The gambeson just arrived today and it fits really nicely, especially considering that it’s “off the rack.” Sir Brian’s recommendation told me I had found a good choice, and the special sale price helped with my decision too.
Thanks!

Hello!

My package just arrived safely. Am LOVING the dark green bliaut. The color is jaw dropping. First bought one 2 years ago.In case anyone asks, the silk does dye nicely (with professional silk dye – Jacquard brand was used) – turned the teal into a jewel tone blue, with no problems.

Thank you very much for sending my Linen Gambeson. It is an extremely good fit – I’m very impressed and would recommend it to anyone. Also impressed with the rapid service!

I’ve just received my surcoat in the mail today–it is so much better that I expected, and I really expected high-quality stuff, so this is AWESOME. I’m very happy with it; it is really beautifully made and fits me very nicely. Thanks again!

I am just starting in the SCA. Your products are by far the most reasonably priced and authentic looking. The web site is great!

LOVED the shoes. Danced in them all night, no insoles, no problem. Never been able to do that before with period shoes.

Foundation garments like the gambeson are critical to the comfort and functionality of the complete harness. Particularly in the joust where even minor problems with how the harness fits and functions will affect the rider’s ability to function safely and at the best of his or her ability. The Revival Gambeson performed flawlessly.

I just received the 12th century prick spurs yesterday. The prick spurs themselves are so historically accurate it is unbeliveable! I just wanted to drop you a line of thanks for offering such a great product that no other internet site can match! Now I know that I will be ready for next years Ren-Faire! The great thing about your website and the products that you offer is that there are few people in the world that deal strictly with Medieval period clothing. As a knight in training-you have my blessings!
Keep up the good work!
Thanks

Greetings – we always appreciate knowing all is well. So I want to say my lovely dress arrived Saturday ….. 07/07/07

Very happy

I am writing to comment upon my first Pennsic with my new Revival Clothing Gambeson.

When I first received the garment, I was concerned that in the heat of Pennsic Battle that I would overheat in such a heavy and thick garment. Being from Canada my friends and me all commented that the gambeson had the weight of a winter coat. Normally not the sorts of things that we wear on a hot August day.

I was pleasantly surprised to find that the gambeson was very comfortable at all times that I wore it. It was so comfortable even on a hot day that I wore it after fighting to walk about the merchant area before I showered and dressed for the evening.

The best test was on the last Friday of Pennsic. It was the day of field battles and I had to fight in six battles that day. I later learned that the temperature was around 100 F (38 C). I found the garment comfortable and I never noticed its weight in the heat or during my fighting. The garment allowed me a full degree of motion.

Truly, it is a wonderful garment. The only problem I did have was removing it from the cuff of the sleeve was sometimes hard due to swelling of my arms from the heat. Fortunately, this was a minor problem

Finally a pair of reasonably priced, period appropriate shoes!! Footwear is the hardest thing to find when costuming oneself; it can be very frustrating to have to resort to hiking boots or whatever to finish a costume. I was so happy to open the box from revival and find these very cool shoes that will provide a supreme finishing touch to my costume.
By the way, during my presentations to grade four kids, they have asked to see my footwear! Thanks loads!

The Pourpoint is the answer for supporting Leg Harness.I have the Revival pourpoint.. and I can say without reservation that it is the best, most comfortable,most stable arrangement for holding up leg harness I have ever used, and I have used them all. In 22 years of armoured combat I have never had a harness more comfortable and high performing than I do now.. all due to the Revival Arming Pourpoint.
The key is to have the pourpoint.. **very** tight, the sides of the garment opening should **just** meet when snugged very tight on the hips.. and if you are conventionally shaped this will mean that the garment *won’t* meet over the chest. This is the proper fit IMO, ( this has the added benefit of girdling in your extra padding and providing a more svelte profile )

Also you must reinforce the points with leather or fabric patches to ensure the points don’t tear out in vigorous combat.

The point placement is perfect for me.. and if you are wearing the proper size they should be ok for most. There must be one point over the rotation point of the side of the hip.. right at the insertion of the hip joint. The other point should be at the center point of the leg harness.

I strongly endorse this product.

Revival clothing has the answer.

I want to thank you for such prompt service, and tell you how glad I was to find you. I am new to the WMA world, and initially only wanted to find protective garments for use in longsword bouting. I did a thread search on Sword Forum International, and your company was recommended frequently there. As I browsed your site, I was amazed to find that I could not only obtain the protection, but period correct protection! Unfortunately for my woefully thin wallet, my search has now transformed into a quest to eventually outfit both my son and I with period kit. I look forward to a long and fun relationship.

I received my low medieval boots on Saturday afternoon and wanted to tell you how thoroughly satisfied I am with them. Finally I have shoes that look terrific with my Fourteenth Century harness and that I am not afraid to fight in. I have already taken them to my local shoe repair shop, where they confirmed that once I wore out the soles, they could easily repair them. The quality of these shoes is everything that I would expect to see from your firm, and I am putting your new riding boots on my Christmas wish list. Thank you for offering this fine product.

I have ordered several items from your online store, and have to say that I have been impressed beyond expectation. The quality of your products and the speed of service make it an absolute joy to bring my business to your door. I heard about you through a friends reference. When I opened your web page, I knew almost instantly that I would be spending quite a bit of money here, and happily so.

Thanks for all the great products, and once again, thank your for your strict professionalism. It has been a profound experience to patronize your shop and will recommend you to all my acquaintances.

Everything is awesome
The 14th century silk ensemble rocks (silk cotte, chauses, and hood; medieval shirt, braes, belt with bars, and belt pouch) — I think you’ve hit a very accessible and pleasing balance between price point and workmanship. I’ve never had a complete outfit medieval outfit before, and this is by no means a bad way to start. Tell Greg he was right — once you’ve gone 1300s, it’s hard to go back (to the 16th or 21st centuries). I was a little worried about how bright the silk chauses were going to be, based on your photos. I was thrilled with the actual item — the colors are intense, vivid, but not eye-pokingly bright. The braes + chauses combo is so insanely comfortable, I want to wear it around the house (plus shirt, of course) — except there’s no one for whom to look good and pose. 😛

The 15th century ensemble is equally awesome (brocade doublet, 15th cen shirt, cotton joined hose, chaperone). The fit of the shirt in particular is really pleasing. I think I look great in it. Had to get a little used to the hose, and still figuring out the crotch + inseam / codpiece and how to get comfortable. I love the chaperone. Ever since Brian (from Darkwood Armory) and Greg each showed me how to wear chaperones and Greg stuck one on my head, I’ve wanted one. Now I have one, and in an awesome color (burgundy). I could also prance around the house in it, but I’ll refrain — I’ll prance around in front of my friends, instead!

The fit of the pourpoint is exactly everything I thought it would be — and it rocks. Can’t wait to adapt and point my leg harness to it.

Cheers

Here is my Burgundian Nobleman outfit. My reason for choosing your fine products is that you do clothing for the upper classes. A happy customer

Hi,

I am in Brisbane Australia and I recently received a pair of your black medieval ankle boots and they are awesome indeed…very comfortable and nicely handcrafted. Thank you. And once again “Love the boots”

Regards

The couple are showing of our 12th century line. Isabel is wearing our Women’s Tapestry Turret Hat and Silk Bliaut under a personal 12th century over vest and Ruet is wearing our Silk Supertunic and Linen Undertunic.

Our very first customer at the 2003 Pennsic War, wearing our linen
gown in red in front of the Revival Clothing store.

A customer who stopped by at Boar’s Head in Milwaukee to show off his
Silk Full Wardrobe – looking great in head to toe Blue and Red Silk.

Kevin Stephenson aka Logan Silveraxe of Rainsville, Alabama, wearing our cotton gambeson.

Dear Revival Clothing,

Thank you for the pleasant conversation earlier. I most certainly will recommend your clothing to our friends. We received many compliments about how well we were attired. In addition the clothing was very comfortable, and the linen makes very comfy pajamas, as they wick away moisture at night. I would have to say that I favor this clothing the most out off the extensive collection of outfits I own.

I cannot thank you enough for making us look so good.

Several customers who stopped by at events to show off their Revival Clothing. They are wearing Silk Gown
and Hood, Tapestry Surcoat, Turret Hat and Silk Gown, and Silk Bliaut, Stomacher and Double Wrapped Belt.

Thank you!! Thank you!! Thank you!! We got the order yesterday and everything fits perfectly and Dre loves the purse. Thank you so much for sending it to her that was so sweet.

Here is Miriam Bell (aged 14) wearing your frontlaced full gown at the 2019 Great Plains Renaissance Faire in Wichita.

I deeply appreciate the Gaston Phebus line. I wear it frequently (average 2x / wk these days) when pursuing game with longbow, crossbow, spear, javelin and hawk. I have been wearing elements of the Gaston Phebus line when taking elk, boar, rabbit & squirrel in the last 12 months. I have recommended the clothing line to a number of fellow medieval hunting enthusiasts. The Gaston Phebus line has held up to some pretty heavy hunting abuse. I’ve been through shoulder high brambles innumerable times that have pulled a few threads, but I remain exceedingly pleased with the performance of the clothing in the field for its intended purpose. Primarily, I wanted you to know how greatly I appreciate the research you put into your products, and the quality of the workmanship. I regularly put the wool Gaston Phebus full wardrobe through intense field abuse and it has held together better than ANY comparable product I have purchased anywhere in the last 20 years.
All the best!

Thank you!! Thank you!! Thank you!! We got the order yesterday and everything fits perfectly and Dre loves the purse. Thank you so much for sending it to her that was so sweet.

Received the black pillbox hat and found it wonderful. Fits perfectly.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Mike

Hey!

Just received my recent order of a linen shirt and joined hose in wool.

I am blown away by the quality! Definitely top shelf.
Your prompt service was great, too
Came to you on advice from a friend and glad I did!

Have a great time at Pennsic and I’ll be ordering a tunic when you return.

Anton Struntz

Hiya!

The costume pieces we ordered from you truelly help the look of the show. (The Lion in Winter)
Peggy Carlson

La Grange, IL

Got it Friday, everything was great , thanks!!!!!

-Adrian Gunn

My instructor Ken Harding and myself, both  have your fencing doublet!

-Rhett Haynes

Hi there! I wanted to share a recent photo from a trip to Camlann Medieval Village. I wore your blue linen dress and everyone loved it. One of the volunteers even quietly broke character and told me she has the same dress in the same color. ;-D

-Katherine Smith

L to R: Henry (Hank) McLemore, Bill Grandy, Kevin Comer

– Kevin Comer

In all my finery!

-Henry Kenyon

Here’s one from Fair Verona… literally…

-Dr. Bill Ernoehazy

This is from Crown Tourney fall of 2013.  The wool dress is so comfortable and cozy!

-Sarah Dornblaser

Thank you!!

Theresa Kehrer

I love it!

-Dawn Stiers

I feel like a King!

-Seto Geshuko

Love my arming points

-Brian Chabot

Here is my entry for your photo contest

-Mickey Kulp

I love my dress!

-Kate Rider

Your revival clothing “week” things remind me that I never told you all how happy I’ve been with your products. Got the hood from you over 9 years ago (or so) and it’s still going strong. And the simple hose is a newer addition. Cheers~

-Relophe Linde

Well folks, 12th Night, and the Coronation of Felix and Eva, now over. Please meet, King Felix, and Queen Eva.

-Phil Abrahams

The front laced DuLac gown in red and white

-Karin Taylor de Cameron

Hi, I’m Christopher Allen & this is my wife Mary Allen in her wedding dress made by you.
(I did the embroidery on the bottom.) Please feel free to use this picture for your website.

For your garb contest!

Good evening,

🙂 -Ashley Walker