- Hardcover: 240 pages
- Publisher: Antique Collectors' Club Ltd (7 Sep 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1851494669
- ISBN-13: 978-1851494668
- Product Dimensions: 28.4 x 24.6 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 194,116 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Biba remains one of the most evocative names in British design history. Founded as a mail order business by Barbara Hulanicki in 1964, and soon expanding into its own retail premises, it pioneered a new style, mixing the contemporary with Art Nouveau, Art Deco and the golden age of Hollywood, dressing itself in the richly luxuriant colours of a bygone time. In the years up to its spectacular crash in 1975, it played a key part in making London the most fashionable city in the world. And in its final glorious incarnation in Kensington High Street, as the first new department store to open in the capital since the War, it created a potent myth that lives on even amongst many who never experienced it first hand. Biba also brought the cutting edge of couture to the masses. Brigitte Bardot, Twiggy and Yoko Ono shopped there, whilst Sonny and Cher, Mick and Bianca, and David and Angie were regular visitors, but the store was never the exclusive preserve of the rich and famous: prices were kept deliberately low, and anyone who could tolerate the disdainful inefficiency of the staff was encouraged to soak up the glamour of a unique shopping experience. Biba: The Biba Experience centres on newly commissioned photographs of the largest collection of Biba in the world, put together by Pari, who began collecting Biba in the 1980s and has accumulated just under 500 pieces of Biba fashion items and ephemera covering the entire history of the company. Everything from dresses and trouser suits through original sketches and patterns to playing cards and soap powder is represented. Pari acquired a taste for decadent style while growing up in the environment of her aunt's prestigious striptease night club in the '70s. This lavishly illustrated and beautifully produced book is intended for those interested in fashion and graphic design of the '60s and '70s, from a creative and historical standpoint, plus the huge number of people who remember Biba from the period with such affection.
About the Author
Alwyn W Turner is a widely published writer on popular culture of the 1960s and '70s. His work was featured in books such as The Rough Guide to Rock and in Mojo magazine and he is a contributor to the BBC Online website. His own websites Trash Fiction and Glitter Suits & Platform Boots - focus on books and music of the period.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Gorgeous book! Received it as a gift and was delighted! -Pure luxury. Lots of clear photos of the BIBA boutique, clothes and shoes. Very inspirational. Anyone who loves 20s, 30s 40s & 60s fashions mingled with Art deco and Art Nouveau will love this beautiful book.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have this in the original Hardback and can confirm that it is a wonderful document charting the history and style of this iconic London shop. It ranks up there with the best of it's kind and it has been stylishly and lovingly put together by Mr Turner. A must have for those who have a love for style and fashion.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Interesting reviews of this on both sides of the pond. People that were "there" may have been working across the road etc. but I used to trek up from Brighton at weekends and just wander around the store.I was encouraged to try stuff on and pose in velvet suits etc. I took my then 2 year old daughter to the big Biba store and again spent hours just looking. It was a fantastic day out along with a great feeling of being "in with the in crowd," even if it wasn't really.
Alwyn Turner's book evokes these feelings of belonging to an alternate mainstream and accurately revives the Biba retail experience!Fab and Groovy!!!!
Alwyn Turner's book evokes these feelings of belonging to an alternate mainstream and accurately revives the Biba retail experience!Fab and Groovy!!!!
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Excellent present for someone interested in vintage clothing
My son's girlfriend really wanted this book for Christmas having browsed it in a shop previously. She is very interested in vintage clothing and was delighted to receive it.
Published on 10 Jan 2010 by Frequent customer
Where is Barbara Hulanicki?
This book is about BIBA, yet where is Barbara Hulanicki? I was extremely disappointed to pick up a so called BIBA book that has absolutely no contributions from the great founder... Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2006 by Morgan
EXCELLENT!
This book exceeded my expectations! It gives great inside info about Biba. The people, the style and most importantly - the clothes. Read more
Published on 28 Nov 2004
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