{"product_id":"burgundy-silk-blend-velvet-maxi-evening-dress-biba","title":"Burgundy Silk-Blend Velvet Maxi Evening Dress – Biba","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA dramatic Biba evening dress cut in rich burgundy velvet with the depth and changing lustre that makes velvet particularly striking after dark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dress follows a long, lean column silhouette, with a softly squared neckline and subtly gathered shoulders creating a faintly romantic, almost 1930s-inspired line. Long sleeves finish in wide structured cuffs, each detailed with a row of self-covered velvet buttons — a particularly attractive feature that gives the otherwise minimal silhouette a more decorative finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the back, a deep scooped opening reveals the contrasting satin lining and is finished with a slim strap across the upper back. The elongated shape is balanced by a side slit at the lower skirt, allowing movement without disturbing the dress's clean vertical line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe velvet is composed of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e82% viscose and 18% silk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving it a noticeably richer surface than synthetic velvet and allowing the burgundy colour to shift between wine, ruby and deep claret depending on the light. Fully lined in 100% acetate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough the black-and-gold Biba label draws directly upon the house's celebrated historic visual identity, this appears to be a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elater Biba revival piece rather than an original 1960s–70s Barbara Hulanicki-era garment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The Biba name changed ownership several times after the original company closed in 1975, with later collections reviving its distinctive romantic and Art Deco-inspired aesthetic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eThis pre-owned dress is available from Re:Velvet, our curated vintage and second-hand fashion boutique in Marylebone, London.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RE:VELVET","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53934171455754,"sku":"DRE936","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/6069\/4794\/files\/Biba-VelvetEveningDress.png?v=1792366333","url":"https:\/\/revelvet.co.uk\/products\/burgundy-silk-blend-velvet-maxi-evening-dress-biba","provider":"Re:Velvet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}