Web Pages

Source for costume portraits
http://sunsite.dk/cgfa/titian/index.html

Arnold, Janet. Patterns of fashion: the cut and construction of clothes for men and women, c1560-1620. New York: Drama Book, 1985.

Herald, Jacqueline. Renaissance dress in Italy 1400-1500, London: Bell & Hyman, 1981.

Hill, Marot Hamilton, and Bucknell, Peter. The Evolution of Fashion. New York: Drama Book Publishers, 1967.

Norris, Herbert. Tudor Costume and Fashion. New York: Dover, 1997.

Winter, Janet and Schultz, Carolyn. Elizabethan Costuming for the Years 1550-1580, Oakland Californai: Other Times Publications, 1983.

Film

A few movies that include Italian Renaissance Gowns

Dangerous Beauty (1998)
Sensual costumes.

Ever After (1998)
The movie that inspired many costume and even a commercial pattern.
(Simplicity costume patterns)

Elizabeth (1998)
The first part of the movie offers a sumptuous display of Italian Renaissance gowns.

Queen Margot (French original: Reine Margot, La 1994)
Although bloody, and more easily understood if you know French language & history, this movie is still worth watching for the costumes.

Romeo & Juliet (1968)

The Prince of Foxes (1949)
Worth watching at least once on a classic movie channel.
(photos from Tyrone Powers website)

Patterns