Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 8

1970s Biba Sheer Black Cotton Hostess Gown

$900
£688.10
€792.55
CA$1,261.18
A$1,407.98
CHF 737.76
MX$17,235.11
NOK 9,369.59
SEK 8,834.34
DKK 5,914.88
Shipping
Retrieving quote...
The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation

About the Item

Lovely 1970s hostess gown/duster, from the London based brand Biba. The dress features an open V-neckline with an oversized pointed collar. The sleeves are a wide bell shape was a single tiered ruffle. Gathered empire waist that flows into a long full length skirt. Tie at waist that can be secured to your liking at the front or back. Crafted from lightweight black cotton that is single ply sheer. The bust is the only part of the garment that is lined, and it is still slightly see through. Fastens at the empire waistline with a single hook and eye. A piece of 1970s London fashion history. Very good vintage condition. Sleeve 24" Shoulder 17" Bust 32" Waist 31" Hips FULL Length 59"
  • Designer:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Toronto, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU228224147192

More From This Seller

View All
1970's Pauline Trigere Black Wool Gown
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970's Pauline Trigere sleevleess black wool crepe gown. Very deep v neck with rhinestone embellishing all over bust and sheer back. Straight column skirt with slit up centre. Excell...
Category

1970s French Evening Gowns

1970's Nina Ricci Black Taffeta Ingenue Gown
By Nina Ricci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Black jersey and taffeta 1970's ingenue style evening gown with cream satin collar and cuffs. Fitted waistline attached to full taffeta skirt trimmed with velvet. In excellent vintag...
Category

1970s French Evening Dresses

1960's Black Silk Chiffon Tiered Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Attributed to Dior. Stunning 1960's black silk chiffon multi-tiered gown. Tiers are trimmed thinly in black lace. Gown has off the shoulder sleeves and wit...
Category

1960s French Evening Gowns

1970's Black Chiffon Tiered Gown
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Black chiffon cap sleeved tiered gown from the 1980's. The gown has a scoop neckline and the skirt is made up of tiers of pleated chiffon. Zips up the back...
Category

1970s American Evening Gowns

1970s Courreges Black Chiffon and Wool Gown
By Courrèges
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful 1970s gown by Courreges. Sheer black chiffon yoke and cap sleeves with a black satin ruffle across neckline and hem of sleeves. Tie at neckline creating a small keyhole. Th...
Category

1970s French Evening Gowns

1970's Italian Black Knit Gown
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning 1970's black ribbed body-con knit gown from Italian designer Lucia Knitting Mills. Mock neck, long sleeves with covered buttons down the left leg. ...
Category

1970s Italian Evening Gowns

You May Also Like

1970's DONALD BROOKS black wrap gown
By Donald Brooks
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Long sleek textured wool wrap dress with snap closure from Donald Brooks dating to the 1970's. Very simple architectural fit. No size indicated however this best fits a size 4. Appro...
Category

1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Loris Azzaro 1970s Ensemble Robe FR36 Haute Couture Black Dress and Cape UK8 US6
By Loris Azzaro
Located in PARIS, FR
Loris Azzaro Haute Couture set circa 1970 in black silk jersey consisting of a long, shouldered dress, deep V-neckline in front decorated with a shiny black circle, long sleeves slit...
Category

1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior Haute Couture 2pc Black Gown w/Shawl, Betsy Bloomingdale 1970s
By Marc Bohan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a 2pc black gown with a matching shawl by Christian Dior Haute Couture, from the 1970's. The dress has thin straps, a tie bow around the waist, a v-neckline, and faggoting cu...
Category

1970s French Evening Gowns

Halston 1970s Black Silk Bias Iconic Bishop Sleeve Vintage Evening Gown Dress
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic beautiful 1970s vintage Halston black bias cut gown ! Features an asymmetrical neckline in the front and bac. Simply slips over the head. Buttons at each bishop sleeve cuff. T...
Category

1970s American Evening Gowns

Nina Ricci vintage 1970s black viscose jersey Grecian style draped dress
By Nina Ricci
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Collectible vintage Nina Ricci 1970s dress. I love the draping styling options on this vintage 1970s Nina Ricci dress. Made in a beautiful black viscose jersey dress. A few tiny pin-...
Category

1970s French Informal Dresses

Incredible Vintage Bill Blass Black Silk Chiffon Ruffled Sequin Boho 70s Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely insanely gorgeous vintage 1970s BILL BLASS black silk chiffon long sleeve dress! Features intricately detailed silk lace ruffles down the front of the dress, sleeves and c...
Category

1970s American Cocktail Dresses