Biki Jacket Lace and Velvet UK Size 12 Vintage Italy 1940s - UK Size 12

UK Size 10

Long dress dating back to the 70s created in tailoring with a particular lamé fabric (on a cream-white base, the aquamarine and silver thread is worked in relief). The size corresponds to the Italian 40: total length 135 cm, shoulders 33 cm, waistline 70 cm. The shoulders are slightly puffed, the sleeves are narrow with a small zip at the cuffs, the fastening is at the back with a zip.

UK Size 14

Black gabardine jacket. The cut is simple, with a mandarin collar; the enameled metal buttons stand out, 6 large ones on the front and 4 small ones on the cuffs. As for size, it fits an Italian 46/48 (length 75 cm, shoulders 42 cm, waist 93 cm).

UK Size 14

Elegant velvet jacket enriched with trimmings. The peculiarity is the buckle dating back to the 30s and 40s and sewn in the following years: it is in bronze finely carved with leafy scrolls and polychrome enamels. It fits size 46 (length 52 cm, shoulders 42 cm, sleeves 56 cm).

UK Size 14

Silk shirt with lace inserts and velvet ribbons, beige. The conditions are very good: it has a very small hole, probably from a pin that had been pinned. It wears a size 46 (length 78 cm, shoulders 48 cm, sleeve length 55 cm, waist 104 cm).

UK Size 14

Christian Dior shirt in pure rust-colored silk monogrammed ton sur ton. The line is classic and elegant; the size is 42 (length 66 cm, shoulders 40 cm, waist 102 cm).

UK Size 10

80s-90s jacket in 100% cotton with abstract print in shades of beige and dove gray, two large pockets and side buttons that can be undone. The unstructured line allows it to be worn by more sizes, even if the label reports the Italian size 38: length 80 cm, shoulders 60 cm between the seams, sleeves 48 cm, waist 112 cm.

UK Size 14

Red midi skirt by Saint Laurent rive gauche. Size 42 (waist 70 cm, length 68 cm).

UK Size 12

Refined sponge jacket with sequin applications and colored edges, three-quarter sleeves. This is an item of great value as it is a unique piece, a tailoring prototype from the late 40s and early 50s by Biki, a great Milanese dressmaker who dressed Maria Callas. It has some defects of the time, namely some detached sequins. It can be worn up to an Italian size 46.

UK Size 10/12

Yves Saint Laurent Variation line suit, in electric blue cotton and cupro, consisting of a short jacket with silver metal buttons and a pencil skirt. The tag says French size 40, which in this case corresponds to an Italian 42, given the tight fit (skirt: length 55 cm, waist 68 cm; jacket length 42 cm, shoulders 41 cm). The conditions are very good (the skirt has a small stain).

UK Size 14

Blue cotton dress with a light blue monkey design, signed Salvatore Ferragamo. The three-quarter sleeves are slightly batwing. The tag shows size L (length 95 cm, waist 108 cm)

UK Size 16

1950s day dress in linen designed by the Biki atelier, a Milanese designer who went down in history as the seamstress of Maria Callas. The dress fits today';s Italian size 46 (length 120 cm, waist 90 cm). The conditions are very good.

UK Size 10

50s / 60s dress in antique pink cotton and raw linen blend. The workmanship is tailored with side zipper, narrow waist and flared skirt. Fits today's Italian size 42: length 115 cm, waistline 65 cm.