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Breathtaking Biba dress from the early Seventies in a delicious flower print slinky, sheeny rayon fabric. A deep plunge front is framed by a sharp collar, which is also reflected in the super sharp pockets in the front. I love the flared sleeves which hold their shape thanks to stiffening around the hem, and the flippy little skirt. True to form, there's the distinctly art deco touch with the gorgeous buttons down the front (although it actually fastens with a side zip!). This is completely archetypal Biba from top to bottom, and moves so beautifully.

Fabulous example of Barbara Hulanicki's fascination with 'granny' colours and old-fashioned stylings, this jersey dress has an incredible silhouette created by some serious typical Biba-style shoulderpads and some understatedly beautiful cutting. The wide waistband gathers the full top and bottom halves together without it looking frumpy or slouchy. The fine jersey, again a very typical Biba touch, is used to perfection by positioning the stripes so well. I love the billowing sleeves and the unusual length. It's not showy, not glitzy....but it's so very, very Biba and wonderfully flattering!

Just about one of the most fabulous examples of Biba I've had the pleasure to handle. Almost too Biba to be really Biba, but fear not - it's the real deal! A superb early 1970s jumpsuit, the scrumptious claret and cream colours are as vivid as ever and the horse-racing repeat print as an absolute delight! Taking heavy inspiration from the beach-orientated playsuits of the Thirties and Forties, boutiques like Biba and Bus Stop used the style and silhouette to create these timelessly stylish and sexy jumpsuits. I particularly love the halter and bra-cup cut of this one, and the super wide leg cut of the trousers. Long, languorous and lean....wildly decadent and evocative of the time. Just add a feather capelet, heavily kohled eyes and a perfect cupid's bow claret-shaded pout....

Biba deco 1970s print skirt suit