The Italian Renaissance was influenced by many cross-cultural influences resulting from political conflicts and alliances between Italian city-states and from other influencing countries such as Spain and France. ... Fashion was influenced cross culturally within the 16th century as Italy was overrun by Spanish, French, and Austrian influence. ... Styles originated within each country and spread from one to the other through communication, especially through reading books that featured new styles of dress. ... Fashion continued to be influences cross culturally from the East through gifting ...

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