A Young Person's Introduction to Viking Age Fashion

    Another in my "Young Person's Introduction to Fashion" series, this time about the Viking Age!  That's, oh, 8th to 11th centuries CE?  Not very long, all things considered, but the events have had a massive impact on Western culture.  Unfortunately, there are very few people producing entry-level articles and videos about the topic of Viking fashion, so I must apologize for using the same sources over and over.

General information

    Courtney. "Viking Capsule Wardrobe: Strategically Building Your Historical Closet." YouTube. August 20, 2021.
    Johnson, James. "How to Buy Viking Clothes (and What to Avoid!)." YouTube. December 7, 2020.

    Johnson, James. "Viking Women's Fashion: A (Very!) Basic Guide." YouTube. January 5, 2021.

Accessories

    Johnson, James. "I Make Viking Gloves (And Play in the Snow!)." YouTube. February 15, 2021.

    Johnson, James. "REAL Viking Jewellery Guide: Rings, Pendants and Bracelets (Oh My!)." YouTube. July 19, 2021.

    Johnson, James. "What Real VIKING Brooches are Like! Viking Jewellery Part One." YouTube. June 14, 2021.

Cosmetics and hygiene

    Johnson, James. "Did Vikings Wear Makeup and Eyeliner?" YouTube. April 19, 2021.

    Johnson, James. "These Face Tattoos are NOT Viking." YouTube. December 19, 2023.

    Johnson, James. "Were The Vikings *Really* Cleaner Than Us?" YouTube. January 18, 2024.

Fabric and textiles

    Johnson, James. "Did Medieval People Wear Black?" YouTube. October 4, 2020.
    Johnson, James. "Repairing Your Historical Clothing is Period (I promise!)." YouTube. April 10, 2023.
    Ylva the Red. "Nalbinding - A Short History of Viking Knitting." YouTube. August 28, 2019.

Gowns and dresses

    Sewell, Josie. "Women’s Viking-Age Garb Part 3: Step 2 The Gown." Maniacal Medievalist. December 21, 2015.

    Sewell, Josie. "Women’s Viking-Age Garb Part 4: Step 3 What to Wear over the Gown." Maniacal Medievalist. December 26, 2015.
    SnappyDragon. "Getting dressed in the middle ages, while Jewish : 11th century medieval Jews, England vs Spain." YouTube. August 19, 2021.

    SnappyDragon. "What did Vikings wear, really? Attempting a historically accurate womens Viking costume." YouTube. October 8, 2021.

Hair care and styles

    Johnson, James. "Reenactorisms: Viking Fashion That Isn't Viking." YouTube. July 29, 2020.

    Johnson, James. "Viking Hairstyles: A Response to 'Reenactorisms: Viking Fashion That Isn't Viking'." YouTube. May 24, 2021.
    SnappyDragon. "Historical SAILOR MOON VIKING HAIRSTYLES?! Hairstylist tries accurate Medieval hairstyles." YouTube. October 21, 2022.
    SnappyDragon. "The Vikings and Celts DID NOT have DREADLOCKS : Viking hair history myths and Burning Man." YouTube. September 2, 2022.

Laundry
    Johnson, James. "I Cleaned My Chainmail with Soap." YouTube. February 18, 2024.
    SnappyDragon. "How did medieval people wash their clothes? For once, the historical myths are medieval facts." YouTube. January 15, 2022.

Outerwear

    Johnson, James. "How To Wear a Medieval Cloak." YouTube. April 5, 2021.
    Johnson, James. "I Made HUGE Viking Baggy Pants From Hedeby." YouTube. June 1, 2021.

    Johnson, James. "Sexy Viking Leg Wraps: A Quick Guide." YouTube. April 13, 2021.

    Kristine. "A Skjoldehamn Hood." Náttmál. March 16, 2016.

Shoes

    Johnson, James. "I Wore Viking Shoes in the Snow!" YouTube. January 25, 2021.

    Johnson, James. "Making Viking Age Irish Shoes." YouTube. November 2, 2020.
    Ostheller, Karen. "10th c Jorvik Shoes: How to Look Good From the Ankle Down." YouTube. November 28, 2021.

Underwear

    Johnson, James. "Did Medieval People Wear Underwear?" YouTube. May 20, 2020.

    Johnson, James. "How to Sew a Viking Linen Tunic." YouTube. June 21, 2020.

    Johnson, James. "Viking Necklines: a Beginner's Guide." YouTube. September 16, 2020.

    Sewell, Josie. "Women’s Viking-Age Garb Part 2: Step 1 The Chemise." Maniacal Medievalist. December 18, 2015.