SEE: SoCal struts its finest 16th century attire at Ren Faire
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Ren Faire costumes aren't historically accurate, they're historical fantasy. THAT'S A GOOD THING.
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So Cal Renaissance pleasure faire 2017. Rencon weekend. Renaissance Wonder Woman.
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Ren Faire costumes aren't historically accurate, they're historical fantasy. THAT'S A GOOD THING.
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A day at the California Renaissance Pleasure Faire, at the old Agoura site. Circa 1975.
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