This holy grail rare mega coveted late 1960s midi dress by Biba is crafted from iconic wool jersey fabric, revered among vintage fashion collectors. Featuring a haunting, witchy silhouette with a high collar and spindly deep cuffed sleeves that define Biba’s signature style, it exudes dark elegance. The rich deep purple hue amplifies its mysterious allure, making this piece a holy grail find for those seeking a distinctive statement from the legendary Biba.
Founded by Barbara Hulanicki in 1964, Biba was the heartbeat of Swinging London, a revolutionary label that redefined British fashion. Known for its moody colour palettes, sensual silhouettes, and Art Deco-inspired styling, Biba brought high glamour to the high street and captured the spirit of a generation. From its legendary Kensington emporium to the pages of every fashion magazine, Biba was more than a brand, it was a movement. Each piece carried an air of effortless moody allure and rock ’n’ roll edge that still feels timeless today.
This girl measures to approx UK size 4/6 small 8 fabric has slight stretch
Bust - up to 33" - 34"
Waist - 26" - 28" does have some stretch
Length - 43"
For reference our mannequin, Norma, measures to a UK 6.
She has been freshly laundered and is ready to wear. Dry clean only. She is in good vintage condition, she has a few minor signs of wear. One tiny mend on her back seam, is not noticable. This has been reflected in her price, these dresses retail well above £350 usually.
This beauty has minimal signs of vintage wear, but please bear in mind that our pieces are true vintage, they’ve been danced in and they have been lived in, so all of our garments will carry your usual signs of vintage wear. Anything that we think is outside of what would class as usual vintage wear, we will state.
