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Victoria and Albert Museum: Fashion Unpicked​ - Inside Victorian Whaleboned Bodices and Leg of Mutton Sleeves​

From the Victoria and Albert Museum"American heiress Cara Broughton was a style icon of her day, with some extremely bold and playful fashion choices. In this documentary, Fashion Historian Cassie explores two incredible surviving pieces from Cara’s eclectic wardrobe, and tells us about what is typical of women’s late Victorian fashion."

 

More From the Victoria and Albert Museum:

 

"Dive into the more surprising side of Victorian fashion history and see some of the crazes from the 1890s – from voluminous layered skirts and tiny corseted waists, to outrageously oversized sleeves (known as ‘gigot’ or ‘leg-of-mutton’), and novelty umbrellas shaped like pug dogs."

 

Watch the video below to see the Victoria and Albert Museum take a dive into Victorian fashion.

 

 

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Sam Smith
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I adore glimpses into the Victorian era, especially the dramatic whaleboned bodices and towering leg-of-mutton sleeves. These designs highlight how fashion wasn't just about practicality but also a statement of confidence and flair. Some modern...

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Lilly Edwards
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