14th 15th century pourpoint linen naturalThe pourpoint was a garment worn by nobles in the late 14th century, both in civilian and military situations. It marked an important change in Western fashion, as it led to a shift from the rectangular silhouettes of ancient and medieval clothing to the more refined clothing of the modern period, which began to develop in the 15th century. The pourpoint was originally conceived as a military garment, cut at the waist to prepare the body for the