Primarily inspired by the long, fitted and buttoned garment worn by men in the 'Romance of Alexander' dated 1338-1345. (Bodleian Library, MS. Bodl. 264).  Similar garments appear in ‘Roman de la Rose’ and countless manuscripts all over Europe c.1330-1360. Cotehardie Men, Mens Medieval Clothing, Medieval Costume Male, 14th Century Clothing, Middle Ages Clothing, Horse History, 15th Century Clothing, Mens Garb, Medieval Men