1970s Biba Purple Velvet Skirt Suit with Silver Buckle 1990s_chanel Length: 160cm/ 63”

Length: 160cm/ 63”

The sleeves are split and trimmed internally with ribbed white ribbed cotton

This was a signature look of the designer and was revisited throughout the collections of the mid 1980s to early 1990s in a dazzling array of floral print designs each season

meaning that the beads appear to adorn the skin

A desirable shirtwaister style which falls to just below the knee

1970s Biba Purple Velvet Skirt Suit with Silver Buckle 1990s_chanel Length: 160cm/ 63”This early to mid 1970s Biba ensemble is presented in superb vintage condition. Tailored from a purple velvet, the jacket is tailored to a short, boxy style with an elegant V neckline. Shoulder pads add structure. It closes at the front with two large plastic buttons with a swirling purple red colourway and is lined with tonal purple satin. The skirt is cut from the same fabric and is gathered at the waistband which gives way to a full skirt. It has a