My first love will always be the historical clothing of the Italian city states. This is a mid 16th century Venetian style dress based on the portraiture we have from that era. This photo Alta Moda, Valentino, and the Italian Fashion Renaissance Vogue EVERY OUTFIT I WORE IN ITALY Fashion, Travel & Lifestyle. Italian style: How to style yourself like Italian women As someone who grew up watching Ever After, the fashion from the Italian Renaissance period has long been a love of mine. I couldn't resist attempting to create my own Italian Renaissance Eva's historical costuming blog: A high waisted late 13th early 14th century gown from Verona