1960s to 1970s (manufactured)
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Founded by Barbara Hulanicki in the early 1960s, Biba was for a time the most fashionable clothing label in London. The Biba logo was designed by John McConnell, who worked in the London-based design practice Pentagram. The logo encapsulates the Biba aesthetic, which drew inspiration from such sources as Art Nouveau and Art Deco-era Hollywood.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Printed |
| Brief description | Printed label for the Biba shop, Britain, 1960s or 1970s |
| Physical description | Label with rounded corners, printed with the Biba logo on a black background. |
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| Summary | Founded by Barbara Hulanicki in the early 1960s, Biba was for a time the most fashionable clothing label in London. The Biba logo was designed by John McConnell, who worked in the London-based design practice Pentagram. The logo encapsulates the Biba aesthetic, which drew inspiration from such sources as Art Nouveau and Art Deco-era Hollywood. |
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| Accession number | E.3681-1983 |
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| Record created | December 1, 2005 |
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