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Fabric Finds: Biba-esque prints

biba-esque silk

I have a real thing for London fashion in the 70s, especially all things Biba. That combination of 70s glitter and 30s glam that was personified in the “dollybird” is still so inspiring.

I don’t know if I could pull off the bold patterns in these silks, like this fuschia one above, or this amazing purple and orange print, but I admire the girl who could (with plenty of black eyeliner, curled hair, and a fetching hat, I’m sure.) Barbara Hulanicki helped bring back these sorts of colors, what she called “granny colors,” along with art nouveau and deco designs.

purple and orange

And this green one is like a glam william morris print.

green

Sarai Mitnick

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Sarai started Colette back in 2009. She believes the primary role of a business should be to help people. She loves good books, sewing with wool, her charming cats, working in her garden, and eating salsa.

Comments

Amy

January 5, 2010 #

I love the green print! and I love thai silks! they would all make great linings if you aren’t old enough to wear on the outside :)

The biba look is one of my favorites too.

Francesca Castellano

September 30, 2011 #

Don’t know if it is of any interest to you but I’m about to place two large pieces of original Biba fabric up on ebay?