14th Century Nobleman's Soft Kit

The client approached me about constructing a pourpoint (doublet), chaperon (hat), hosen, and two linen shirts based on the clothing worn by French noblemen in the 1340s. The pourpoint was based on the extant garment that belonged to Charles du Bois. 

Store-bought covered button kit (bottom) vs. hand-covered domed buttons (top). Obviously hand-covered was the way to go!

Preliminary fitting.