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Dark Ages

The Middle Ages in Western Europe are often subdivided into three intervals. This includes an early period (sometimes called the "Dark Ages", at least from the fifth to eighth centuries) of shifting polities, a relatively low level of economic activity, and successful incursions by non-Christian peoples. Substantial areas of northern Europe remained outside Christian influence until the 11th century or later; these areas also became crusading venues during the expansionist High Middle Ages. During the Middle Ages, fashion was highly influenced by the reigning monarchs. Only the wealthy could dress in fashionable clothes. This period in fashion was dominated by natural formed tunics of varying lengths and breeches with soft sole footwear.