Sixty years ago, London’s retail landscape changed irrevocably with the opening of Biba, Kensington’s swingiest emporium. It brought the fashion thrills and Rainbow Room spills to the hoards who would queue up outside hoping to catch sight of Julie Christie, Diana Ross, Cilla Black or even Princess Anne who all frequented the store, or just stock up on cans of beans emblazoned with Biba’s Art Nouveau branding.
An exhibition at Bermondsey’s Fashion and Textile Museum to mark this anniversary launched last night at a private view with founder Barbara Hulanicki, and pals Twiggy and Zandra Rhodes in attendance.
