
1970s · 1960s · British
Designer
Biba
Production
ready-to-wear
Material
cotton upholstery fabric
Culture
British
Movement
Swinging London · Hippie / Counterculture
Influences
Victorian smoking jacket length · Arts and Crafts textile patterns
A floor-length sleeveless waistcoat featuring an elaborate botanical print with large-scale foliage motifs in earthy tones. The garment hangs straight from the shoulders without waist definition, characteristic of late 1960s anti-establishment fashion. The heavy cotton upholstery fabric creates substantial drape and weight, while the oversized floral pattern reflects the era's embrace of bold, unconventional textiles borrowed from home furnishing contexts. The open front design allows for layering over fitted garments, embodying the period's preference for mix-and-match separates and bohemian styling approaches.
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