Gigot Collection

Evening Wear 1939
Evening gowns by Lavin and Molyneux

Man & Quizzing Glass
Blue cravat, tartan under- waistcoat, D-B waistcoat with pointed front, grey woollen pantaloons, brown frock coat: gigot sleeves, black lining, roll collar & lapels

Riding Habits 1834
Riding habits. Woman: imbecile sleeves, embroidered canezou, cravat & top hat. Boy: pantaloons, waistcoat with a roll collar, short jacket with gigot sleeves, ruff

Advert / Lime Juice Stower
Tailor-made costume with a jacket with gored basques & gigot sleeves (leg-of-mutton) & a gored skirt, high stand- fall collar & tie, gauntlets & a hat with birds & bows

1890S Cycling Ladies
A young lady in practical outdoor dress of tailored skirt & jacket holds a bicycle steady for her friend who sits on it to have her photograph taken. Both wear straw hats

Ladies fashion in 1828, wasp waist and Gigot sleeves or "on leg o'mutton sleeves"
1000879 Ladies fashion in 1828, wasp waist and Gigot sleeves or "on leg o'mutton sleeves". From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

Machine for Tight Lacing
Satire on the fashion for tight corsets - A correct view of the new machine for winding up the ladies Date: circa 1830

Advert for Peter Robinson's mourning clothing 1896
Variety of mourning clothing for widows kept in stock for daughters, relatives and servants, available from Peter Robinson's Mourning Warehouse, Regent Street, London. 1896

Advert for Jay's mourning clothing 1893
Large and well-assorted stock of mourning costumes, mantles and millinery for immediate wear. 1893

Children of London's West End. Boys: knitted jersey suits with knickerbockers. Girls: pink polonaise & sunbonnet; lilac dress with yoke, sash, gathered bodice & gigot sleeves Date: 1884

Evening dress, 1829 (silk & machine-woven gauze)
FMB393612 Evening dress, 1829 (silk & machine-woven gauze) by English School, (19th century); Fashion Museum Bath; (add.info.: this dress imitates the fashion for blonde lace)

Yachting costume 1897
Woman wearing a yachting outfit with gigot sleeved jacket, ruffle shirt and petit boaters hat. Date: 1897

Fashionable blouse 1895
Over exaggerated leg-of-mutton sleeves, with cotton and the costliness of exquisite lace, the foundation of this combination being shimmering and rustling silk. Date: 1895

French tailored-made gown 1895
Tailored dress with leg-of-mutton sleeves and narrow waist. Date: 1895

Light green woven silk dress with gigot sleeves, 1835 (silk)
3100331 Light green woven silk dress with gigot sleeves, 1835 (silk) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: From the exhibition A History of Fashion in 100 Objects)

Yachting costume 1906
Edwardian woman wearing a white serge yachting dress, with high neck, gigot sleeves in a pigeon breast style. Date: 1906

Fashions for 1834
Selection of womens clothing. Date: 1834

Newest blouse 1895
Over exaggerated leg-of-mutton sleeves for the latest fashion. Date: 1895

Ladies Fashion In 1828, Wasp Waist And Gigot Sleeves Or "on Leg O mutton Sleeves"
Ladies Fashion In 1828, Wasp Waist And Gigot Sleeves Or " on Leg O mutton Sleeves". From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

Advert for La Samaritaine womens clothing 1906
Selection of fashionable clothing for women, available at La Samaritaine, a large department store in Paris. 1906

Advert for Countess of Warwicks Easton 1896
Countess of Warwicks Easton School of Needlework, in New Bond Street, London, showing two women wearing gigot sleeved blouses. 1896

Bespoke tailored clothing for ladies 1906
High-life tailored clothing for ladies, 300 different styles available. Lady wearing long flowing dress, straight jacket, with embroidered edging with three-quarter-length gigot sleeves

Gowns of 1830 / Robida
Gowns of 1830 according to a later source with gigot sleeves. One gown has a ruff & lace mancherons. One lady wears a fur tippet. Both have their hair in Apollo knots. Date: 1830

Gown of Late 1820S
Lady of the Champ-Elysees during the Restoration according to a later source: a gown with natural waist, gigot sleeves, antique cuffs & a floral motif on the hem. Date: late 1820s

Carriage Costume 1897
Two fashionably attired young ladies out for drive in Paris under the shade of a parasol. Date: 1897

Costume of 1890S
Beige & green: cape collar, gigot sleeves, belt, gored skirt, inverted triangular panels at hem. Purple & grey: corselet bodice, skirt with side split, embroidery & bows Date: 1890s

Costume / Lacourriere 90S
Green spotted tunic: wrap over bodice & fur trim over a high- necked black dress. Costume bodice: short basques, gigot sleeves, pockets, gored skirt, button detail, large revers. Date: 1890s

Frilly Fashions 1892
Blue: yoke bodice, sleeves (3 vandyked flounces, pleated transparent flared cuffs). Brown: wrap-over coat bodice, frilled revers, gored skirt, gigot sleeves, broad belt. Date: 1892

Fashions / Lefranco 1892
Tartan blouse, gigot sleeves, sleeveless bolero with passementerie. High necked lace blouse, coat bodice with long basques simulating an over-skirt, gored skirt. Date: 1892

COSTUME 1895
Enormous gigot sleeves with epaulettes, large skirts (possibly 7 gored skirts), tiny waists, broad belts, high necked blouse with yoke, huge hats ornamented with flowers. Date: 1895

Miniature / Passot
A young brunette lady wears a white gown with puffed sleeves and transparent gigot over- sleeves. A pink and white scarf is draped round her neck. Date: late 1820s

Spotted Costume 1827
Hat with ostrich feathers, rosettes under the brim & long strings. Red & yellow spotted gown with gigot sleeves & transparent over-sleeve. Skirt with scalloped flounces. Date: 1827

Costume / Women / 1826
Front & back views of dress with gigot sleeves, skirt ornamented with tucks, plus a canezou-pelerine & belt. Hat trimmed profusely with wheat ears, flowers & bows. Date: circa 1826

Woman in riding clothing 1907
Woman wearing riding clothing with puffed sleeved jacket. 1907

Tobias Smollett, Perhaps by Robert Scaddon, active 1743-1774, British

WOMENs FASHION, 1897. American advertisement, 1897, for womens suits, sold by Sears, Roebuck & Company

FASHION: HATS, 1827. Shady Retreats for Summer. English satirical etching, 1827, commenting on trends in womens hats

FASHION: BUSTLE, c1830. Unpleasant Occurrences. A woman loses her bustle on a public street. Satirical etching by William Heath, c1830

ENGLISH FASHIONS, 1827. Monstrosities of 1827. Satirical etching by Robert Cruikshank, 1827

Lady Charlotte Butler
LADY CHARLOTTE BUTLER famous for being no. 96 in the series of Female Nobility, also the gigot sleeves of her dress which restricted her female mobility. Date: circa 1832

COLUMBUS ANNIVERSARY, 1892. The Columbian Banquet at the Lenox Lyceum in New York City, held in honor of the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus voyage to America, 12 October 1892

Fashion for the evening 1895
Three women wearing enormous leg-of-mutton sleeved blouse with bulging bodice, gored skirt and tiny waist. Date: 1895

AUTO EXPOSITION, 1895. Poster advertising an automobile exposition at Paris. Lithograph, French, 1895

Man & Boys Fashions 1844
Boys: plaid tunic, gigot sleeves, belt, tasselled cap, strapped pantaloons, forage cap, short jackets, vandyked collar, neckerchief, page boy hair-style. Man: D-B coat

Fashions for the 1890S
Enormous gigot sleeves & gored skirts. A green & black blouse with a large vandyked lace collar that also forms epaulettes. Open bodice & high-necked, pleated blouse

Seaside Costumes 1896
The year that signalled the demise of big sleeves? Puffed & gigot sleeves, wide square revers, epaulettes, high collars, pleated blouse, open bodice fastened with bands

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"Gigot: A Fashion Journey Through Time" Step into the world of fashion as we take you on a captivating journey through various eras, showcasing the iconic gigot sleeves and its influence on clothing styles. From evening wear in 1939 to riding habits in 1834, this trend has left an indelible mark on fashion history. In the late 19th century, cycling ladies embraced gigot sleeves while pedaling their way to freedom. Lime Juice Stower's advertisement captures the spirit of these adventurous women who defied societal norms with their fashionable attire. Mourning clothing also saw a transformation with gigot sleeves taking center stage. Peter Robinson's mourning collection in 1896 and Jay's offering in 1893 showcased how even during times of grief, style was not compromised. Children from London's West End were not exempt from this trend either. Boys donned knitted jersey suits with knickerbockers while girls wore pink polonaise dresses and sunbonnets or lilac dresses adorned with yokes, sashes, gathered bodices, and gigot sleeves - all capturing the essence of childhood innocence amidst changing fashions in 1884. La Samaritaine brought forth a new wave of women's clothing designs in 1906 that featured gigot sleeves alongside other innovative styles. This era marked a transition towards more liberated fashion choices for women. The Biedermeier era witnessed mutton-sleeved dresses paired with bonnets that perfectly complemented the romantic aesthetic prevalent during that time. Both men and women embraced this style as depicted by an illustration showcasing their costumes without gender boundaries. Finally, we delve back into history to explore an exquisite silk and machine-woven gauze evening dress from 1829. The delicate yet voluminous gigot sleeves added drama to any social gathering during this period when elegance reigned supreme. Join us as we celebrate the evolution of fashion and the enduring charm sleeves.