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Any vintage experts out there? Wondering if my Biba dress is genuine old...

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herbaceous · 28/01/2015 10:04

Hello there

In a bring-and-buy sale on Monday, I happened upon a pearl lamé dress. With a Biba label. I only paid a few quid for it, and am now wondering if it's modern Biba, or vintage. Googling has proved fruitless - it's not for sale at the moment (modern Biba seems to now only be sold through House of Fraser) but nor is it featured on any vintage clothing sites.

Its label is gold, with black printing, and it has the original tags, which are black with gold on.

I'm pretty sure it's not totally modern. The zip is old-fashioned, it's lined with silk, whereas today's Biba seems to be totally polyester, and its belt is fastened with hooks and eyes, which seems a bit old school.

I realise I could take it to a vintage clothes shop, but fear being ripped off!

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sansucre · 28/01/2015 11:11

Am glad I was able to solve this! Years of compulsive fashion magazine reading/shopping has paid off!

(I always wanted to be a fashion historian, so I love things like this!)

Orangeanddemons · 28/01/2015 11:37

Well I wasn't that far out with my sleeves then! I teach fashion history!

BritabroadinAsia · 28/01/2015 12:25

Oh, for a 'like' button! Great thread, sterling detective work sansucre...

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herbaceous · 28/01/2015 14:31

Is there a better place to sell it that eBay? Etsy's sometimes fruitful for this kind of thing - lots of Americans with money to burn!

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44angel44 · 04/11/2018 21:30

Hi i have an original BIBA long black jacket with embroidered lapels. I need to know how much to sell it for. I have no idea. Ita in exellent condition .

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