Bárbara Hulanicki
Biography: Bárbara Hulanicki is a Polish fashion-designer, best known as the founder of iconic clothes store Biba. While studying from 1954 to 1956 at the Brighton School of Art, now the University of Brighton Faculty of Arts, she won a London Evening Standard-newspaper competition in 1955 for beachwear. Her career in fashion began as a freelance fashion illustrator for various magazines, including Vogue, Tatler and Women's Wear Daily.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: December 08, 1936
Deathday: N/A
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Beyond Biba: A Portrait of Barbara Hulanicki
2009-09-18
Beyond Biba: A Portrait of Barbara Hulanicki
Overview: Barbara Hulanicki will always be remembered for BIBA, the shop that changed the face of UK fashion in the 1960s and 70s. A phenomenon in the truest sense of the word, BIBA would leave an indelible mark on the minds and wardrobes of the customers who ventured through its doors. Following its closure in 1976, many have attempted to reproduce the magic. All have missed the key ingredient: the involvement of its creator, Barbara Hulanicki.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-09-18
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Germaine Bloody Greer
2018-06-09
Germaine Bloody Greer
Overview: A profile of the Australian author and academic whose 1970 book "The Female Eunuch" became an international bestseller and an important part of the feminist movement. Featuring previously unseen archive footage.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-06-09
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My Generation
2017-10-08
My Generation
Overview: The vivid and inspiring story of British film icon Michael Caine's personal journey through 1960s swinging London.
Genres: Documentary Music History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-10-08
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The Pacemakers: Biba
1970-01-01
The Pacemakers: Biba
Overview: Trendsetter and absolutely fabulous. Biba was a London fashion store of the 1960s and 1970s. Biba was started and primarily run by the Polish-born Barbara Hulanicki with help of her husband Stephen Fitz-Simon.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-01-01
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Twiggy
2025-03-07
Twiggy
Overview: Twiggy takes a comprehensive look at the life story of UK model and cultural icon Twiggy, real name Lesley Lawson, whose career kickstarted in the 1960s. It features interviews with Twiggy and her husband Leigh Lawson, as well as commentary from Erin O’Connor, Paul McCartney, Lulu, Poppy Delavigne, Brooke Shields, Pattie Boyd and Zandra Rhodes.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2025-03-07
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