Editor’s Note: Examining clothes through the ages, Dress Codes ... In the 17th century, wealthy European men wore two kinds of heels: stacked leather (the kind seen on practical riding boots) and ...

Made from horsehair, they are modelled on 17th century fashion ... the Bar Council set up a working group to consider court dress in the context of all protected characteristics.

Although this tradition might seem as ancient as the British court ... 17th century. In fact, if a barrister were to turn up to court wearing a wig before the 1700s, they would be breaking the ...

In the 17th century ... court styles). The latter eventually migrated to women’s wear, seen today in stilettos and kitten heels, while stacked leather remains popular in cowboy boots and dress ...