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On Our Radar: Biba is Back, Again
There have been many attempts to revive '70s fashion houses in recent years including Ossie Clark, Biba and Halston to mixed success. Biba reappeared on the British fashion scene three years ago when it was under the creative direction of Bella Freud. It went in to administration in May last year, but it seems that was not quite the end.
How To Get Peaches Geldof's Biba Advert Makeup Look
In this short, but satifsying video clip, makeup artist Daniel Sandler dishes while he demonstrates on how he created Peaches Geldof's makeup look for the new 2009 Biba adverts. As the brands new muse, Daniel went for a creamy purple-taupe smoky eye, pink cheeks and of course a dark mouth to accentuate her famous cupid's bow.
Peaches told the Mirror, "BIBA is where the foundations of the liberated woman's choice of clothing were laid.
Fab Blab: Barbara Hulanicki Speaks out About Biba
In May we announced that Biba was in administration following a relaunch of the label just two years ago. Now the original Biba lady Barbara Hulanicki has spoken out about it's demise. She is keen to point out her lack of involvement in the brand's relaunch but told WWD,
"I think it's sad.
Fab Flash: Biba in Administration
Just two years after the classic label was resurrected it has been announced that Biba has fallen in to administration. The young British label was huge in the late '60s and '70s but was relaunched in 2006 under the charge of global licensee Michael Pearce and creative direction of Bella Freud.
However, today Biba International has appointed Grant Thornton as administrators although the reasons remain unclear.
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Fab Watch: British Style Genius, A Fashion Democracy
Last night saw the airing of the first episode of British Style Genius which is a documentary looking at the best elements of British fashion. Here is a quick recap of the episode although if you missed it I strongly recommend catching up on Iplayer.
The series began with a look at Kate Moss for Topshop and it's impact on the High Street.
Friday Fab News Round Up
- Fashion isn't one of Agyness Deyn's favourite things - Grazia Daily
- Cheryl Cole's perfect summer jewellery - In Style UK
- Biba movie screening planned at V&A - Vogue
- Ghost is back - Elle
- Pharrell Williams wears knee high boots - The Cut
- Vivienne Westwood on Jonathan Ross tonight - Twitter
- Dasha Zhukova is hoping to finish her first issue of Pop this month - WWD
- Cheryl Cole spends a reported £250,000 on style - Marie Claire
- Miley Cyrus does a raunchy shoot for Elle - Twitter
- Will Allowing Sunday Shopping in France Make a Big Difference? - Fab US
Exclusive! Few Fab Words with Fearne Cotton
I always imagined Fearne Cotton to be gorgeous, fun and friendly and now having met her I am pleased to confirm that she is all of those things! Last night, she launched the latest installment of her clothing range at a venue in London as she continues to collaborate with Very.
I say collaborate, but I feel that slightly undermines the amount of work, time and effort Fearne has put in to this range.
On Our Radar: Barbara Hulanicki for Topshop
Barbara Hulanicki created the first ever high fashion, mainstream store. Her Biba designs were (and still are) highly sought after as she offered cool clothes to the masses in the late '60s. Fitting then that she should be working with the most on-trend High Street store of today, Topshop, for her return to fashion design.
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- Peaches Geldof for Ultimo, and becomes Biba muse - CatwalkQueen
- Sneak Peek! Alice + Olivia, Fall '09 - FabSugar US
- Lindsay Lohan is urged to stop wearing animal products - My Fashion Life
- Designer bag printed totes - Fur Coat No Knickers
- Diane von Furstenberg wants granddaughter to continue the legacy - SassyBella
- Space Inspired Leggings from Shabd Simon-Alexander - Bitch Buzz Style
- Borders out, New Look in - Disney Roller Girl
- Agyness introduces her new puppy - Love Blog
- Oxfam's DIY challenge - Never Love You More
On Our Radar: Barbara Hulanicki for Coccinelle
Barbara Hulanicki, the founder of the original Biba, is one of my favourite designers and is currently experiencing a bit of a revival. This holds no bearing on the Biba revival but rather through her own collaborations including one with Graham & Brown to design wallpaper and one with Italian accessory house Coccinelle.
The bags for Coccinelle feature the iconic art deco Biba design and are available from just £45.
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