Traditionally, the executioner, if it was a hanging, was given the clothing of the condemned as part of their fee. These could be sold as is, or if it was a particularly well-known or heinous act, they were cut up and sold as souvenirs. Public hangings were considered high entertainment in the medieval era.
Years ago I had a neighbor who, at 68 years, wore heels every day. Every single day. She had the most amazing legs that any 20 year old would be proud of. She claimed she preferred wearing them and they didn’t bother her. I suppose it was because they were what she was used to.
Traditionally, the executioner, if it was a hanging, was given the clothing of the condemned as part of their fee. These could be sold as is, or if it was a particularly well-known or heinous act, they were cut up and sold as souvenirs. Public hangings were considered high entertainment in the medieval era.