Barbara hulanicki topshop heiress book

Founded as a boutique mail-order service in , Biba - the brainchild of designer Barbara Hulanicki - quickly gained cult status, and outgrew several London premises before landing at 99 - Kensington High Street in as 'Big Biba', 'the most beautiful store in the world'. This book tells the story of the Biba years, from the first ensembles, through the four iconic London shops, to the eventual flourishing of a lifestyle brand that revolutionized British retail and fashion culture.

Featuring a wealth of previously unpublished material, including early fashion illustrations by Hulanicki and full-colour facsimiles of the six luxurious Biba catalogues, The Biba Years investigates the innovative ethos of the company - the first retailer to bring affordable fashion to the young consumers of the s and '70s. Extensive garment photography documents the unique Biba 'look', while archival images provide a glimpse into the glamorous surrounds of the hugely popular London stores.

The Biba Years provides the last word on a fashion phenomenon, whose extensive impact on the fashion industry can still be felt today.

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It documents the vibrancy of the swingin' '60s and the effect of one woman's vision on the way we dress today. Barbara Hulanicki OBE, co-founder of Biba, is a photographer, illustrator and designer whose career in fashion has spanned five decades. Convert currency. Add to basket. Seller: Speedyhen , London, United Kingdom. Condition: NEW.

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