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Biba 70
s Liquid Satin
Marabou Feather Maxi Wrap Gown Robe
$1,750
£1,325.46
€1,522.07
CA$2,452.50
A$2,667.36
CHF 1,413.61
MX$31,960.60
NOK 17,966.20
SEK 16,459.49
DKK 11,376.88
About the Item
A glamorous artefact of London’s 1970s art-deco revival, this liquid-satin wrap gown by Biba captures the intoxicating decadence that defined Barbara Hulanicki’s visionary aesthetic. Cut in a sweeping, floor-length silhouette, the gown’s fluid black satin clings and drapes with cinematic ease, framed by clouds of inky marabou feathers at the neckline and cuffs that tremble with every movement. Both robe and evening dress, it epitomises Biba’s genius for transforming boudoir sensuality into street-ready style - an alchemy that made the Kensington shop the epicentre of 1970's fashion and the after-hours haunt of rock aristocracy. The lustrous finish and decadent trimming nod to the art-deco elegance that inspired Hulanicki’s interiors and collections, while the dramatic proportions echo the nostalgic glamour of Garbo and Dietrich reimagined for the rock era. A rare and quintessentially Biba piece, this gown represents the height of the label’s “art nouveau meets glam-rock” moment - a wearable work of 70's fantasy and one of the most collectible examples of the house’s opulent nocturnal style. Made in England.
Marked size: none
Best for: XS/S/M (depending on desired fit)
Measurements (laid flat
fastened): shoulder to shoulder: 13.5"/34.5cm, bust: 18"/46cm, waist: 15"/38.5cm, hips: 18"/46cm, length: 55"/140cm, sleeve length: 25"/63.5cm
Material: unmarked
Condition: Very Good; some signs of wear including a few small holes on right shoulder
another on the front of the gown around shin height; slight discolouration to a few feathers on right cuff; flaws are not noticeable when worn
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- Style:Art Deco (In the Style Of)
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- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:BELLEVUE HILL, AU
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3727227745222
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