{"title":"Barbara Hulanicki","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Barbara Hulanicki, a true icon in the realm of fashion and culture. Best known as the visionary behind the legendary fashion brand Biba, Hulanicki's contributions extend beyond clothing. Her influence permeates the arts and culture scene, making her works essential reading for those fascinated by iconic style and design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBarbara's work in the 1960s and 1970s revolutionised the high street with Biba’s signature aesthetic—luxurious, yet accessible. Her ability to blend modernity with vintage glamour captured the imagination of a generation and continues to inspire designers worldwide. By exploring her books, such as \u003cem\u003eBiba\u003c\/em\u003e, you delve into the rich history and dynamic impact of this fashion powerhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese captivating reads offer more than just fashion tales; they provide a unique insight into a transformative period of cultural history. Whether you are a devotee of fashion, an enthusiast of cultural revolutions, or simply curious to understand the magnetic appeal of Biba, Barbara Hulanicki's books are a gateway to understanding the enduring legacy of her creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmbark on a journey through Barbara's artistic vision and explore her collection to uncover the magic that changed the landscape of fashion and culture forever.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"biba-by-barbara-hulanicki-9780300279023","title":"Biba","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBiba\u003c\/em\u003e dominated London fashion from the mid-1960s, and, for over a decade, it defined the dress and outlook of a generation. Celebrating the sixtieth anniversary of the opening of the first Biba boutique, this book takes a revealing look at Biba through the words and images of the people who were intimately involved with the company and its phenomenal success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished in 1963 as Biba Postal Boutique – a small mail-order company selling inexpensive clothing for women and children – by 1973 Biba was a seven-storey department store on London's Kensington High Street. Customers could fill their wardrobes and furnish their home with Biba products; Biba had become the world's first lifestyle label. Visitors to the store could buy a tin of Biba baked beans, take tea on Europe's largest roof garden or watch live music from The New York Dolls, Iggy Pop or Liberace in the 500-seat Rainbow Room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCreated by Barbara Hulanicki and her husband, Fitz, Biba was made in the image of its staff and customers. Selling up-to-the-minute clothing at low prices, Biba appealed to teenagers and young women of the post-war generation, becoming \u003cem\u003ethe\u003c\/em\u003e fashion destination of the Swinging Sixties and seventies. Biba was the place to be and to be seen; its doors were open to everyone, from The Rolling Stones, Marianne Faithful and Twiggy to David Bowie and Freddie Mercury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBiba: The Fashion Brand that Defined a Generation\u003c\/em\u003e includes photographs by Helmut Newton, Sarah Moon and Duffy, as well as never-before-seen ephemera from the personal archive of Barbara Hulanicki. Interviews with the people closest to Biba serve to bring these images and objects to life, while recollections and anecdotes from Barbara Hulanicki herself shine a new light on the very personal nature of Biba as a business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gardners Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45859844587756,"sku":"9780300279023","price":71.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780300279023.jpg?v=1730159186"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/barbara-hulanicki.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}