I just about caught the last glittering days of Biba before it's sad demise, and honestly I still miss it. What a concept, what a place, it's never been matched since. The exhibition brought it all back to me.
Thursday, 20 December 2012
Biba and Beyond: Barbara Hulanicki
If you're in or around Brighton in the next few weeks take some time out and pop into The Brighton Museum & Art Gallery. They have a major fashion exhibition on celebrating the Biba lifestyle, which also examines Barbara Hulanicki's post Biba design successes.
I just about caught the last glittering days of Biba before it's sad demise, and honestly I still miss it. What a concept, what a place, it's never been matched since. The exhibition brought it all back to me.
All Biba logo designs by Steve Thomas of Whitmore-Thomas, c1971.
I just about caught the last glittering days of Biba before it's sad demise, and honestly I still miss it. What a concept, what a place, it's never been matched since. The exhibition brought it all back to me.
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I'm afraid I'm old enough to remember her shop in Kensington Church Street (opened 1965). I was a shy teenager when I visited and it looked so sophisticated and cool I didn't dare go inside.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean Nilly. I used to go to the big store regularly but I don't think I spent much, just soaked up the wonderful atmosphere.
ReplyDeleteJean x
I remember going to Biba in the 70s and I can't remember buying anything - but what a place! The exhibition looks right up my street - thanks for sharing. Oh and thanks for sharing the Bowie video - marvellous! xx
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