---
node: fashion_sa_late_pre_inca
type: fashion
slug: late_pre_inca_kingdoms_fashion
title: "Fashion in the Late Pre-Inca Kingdoms"
lead: "In the late pre-Inca kingdoms, states such as the Chimú of the north coast perfected a splendid tradition of weaving and goldwork; feather-sewn textiles and gold ornaments adorned elite dress."
published: 2026-07-28
updated: 2026-07-28
change: "Created as a fashion sub-page under the history section (south_america region)"
requester: internal
reason: "Per the owner's decision, fashion lives under each history era"
---

## Overview

In this last age before the Inca, powerful kingdoms flourished on the coast and in the highlands, and dress reached great splendour.

## Key garments and style

The Chimú kingdom added brightly feathered garments and gold and silver ornaments to cotton and wool textiles. The tunic and mantle, ear ornaments and headdresses displayed the authority of lords, and advanced weaving was carried on in the courts.

## Transition

As the Inca rose around 1438, these kingdoms were conquered and their weavers and styles passed into the Inca Empire.