
Codpiece
Historical Garment
 A codpiece is an old-fashioned item, not used in modern clothing, related to history or costumes. 
At the medieval fair, actors dressed in period costumes, complete with codpieces.
 Masculine Fashion
 Codpieces were specifically for men and reflected masculine fashion trends of the past. 
Codpieces became prominent as a symbol of masculinity in Renaissance fashion.
 Protective Purpose
 Originally, codpieces served a protective function before evolving into fashion statements. 
Knights' armor included a codpiece for crucial protection in battle.