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.
Known For & Full Filmography6 Titles
Movie - 2017, 2h 15m • as Self (voice)
The vivid and inspiring story of British film icon Michael Caine's personal journey through 1960s swinging London.
Drama Series - 2020, 16 episodes • as Self
Unique arts series venturing behind the scenes at the world famous museum of art, design and performance, the V&A.
Movie - 2011, 2h 15m • as Self
History of a fashion rebellion in communist Poland. The film shares the experiences of those who were singled out as ideological 'saboteurs' by the socialist authorities. The documentary presents the stories and opinions of stylish personalities of the day.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
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.
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
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.
Movie - 1970, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
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.