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Skirt

1972
Artist/Maker
Biba (designed for)
Barbara Hulanicki (designed)
Place of origin
London (retailed)
London (designed)

Long, black crepe skirt, waistband fastening with two hooks and eyes and zip, cut with 8 flared panels.


Object details

Categories
Clothing
Womenswear
Fashion
Object type
skirt
Materials and techniques
Crepe
Machine Stitching
Weaving
Brief description
Black crepe flared skirt, Biba, worn by Jan Sage, c. 1972
Physical description
Long, black crepe skirt, waistband fastening with two hooks and eyes and zip, cut with 8 flared panels.
Dimensions
  • Waist circumference: 65cm
  • Length: 86cm (Note: Length from waistband to hem)
Credit line
Given by Jan Sage
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.81-2013

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Record createdDecember 11, 2013
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1276984/skirt-barbara-hulanicki/
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