Vintage Catherine Buckley Velvet Edwardian Riding Suit, UK10

An incredible vintage piece by British Boutique designer Catherine Buckley from the late 1970s, this is Jimi Hendrix meets Downton Abbey.  The cut is dramatic enough, with a floor length A line skirt and hip length button-up long sleeved jacket with fitted bodice and mandarin collar.  

But the thing that draws the eye here is the incredible fabric, created by Veronica Holden using ‘Shibori’ technique , a sophisticated version of tie & dye on velvet.  The base colours are bruise pinks and purples, with slashes of contrasting yellow, all in a soft plush velvet.   The buttons are looped in the same fabric and in very good condition. A really wonderful garment.

Material: Velvet.  No label.

Size: Vintage 12 - Estimate UK10

Measurements (laid flat):

Shoulder to shoulder:  35cm

Bust: 86cm

Waist: 78cm

Hips:102cm

Length of jacket: 62cm

Length of skirt: 109cm

Sleeve: 57cm 

Condition: Very Good Vintage condition.There are a few small marks on the fabric but these are barely noticeable amid the swirling colours.  

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