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Barbara Hulanicki
Zeinab Badawi speaks to fashion designer Barbara Hulanicki, creator of Biba. Has she helped bring about a throwaway culture that expects cheap and fashionable clothing?
The fashion world today is full of numerous brands and designers - but one stands out as a pioneer of women's high street fashion: Biba created by design icon Barbara Hulanicki. Born in Poland but raised in Britain her shops were a hangout for some of the most famous names in swinging sixties London. The rise and fall of Biba was a personal tragedy for her. But Barbara Hulanicki's legacy is intact: she made fashion affordable for the masses. But has she helped bring about a throwaway culture that expects cheap and fashionable clothing?
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Mon 7 Sep 201519:30GMT
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Zeinab Badawi |
| Interviewed Guest | Barbara Hulanicki |
