Witness Biba’s iconic fashion revolution, from shift dresses to glamorous lifestyle pieces.
Step inside the world of Biba, the label that transformed 1960s and 1970s fashion. From simple shift dresses to sequinned bodices, leopard print coats to luxurious devoré wraps, The Biba Story reveals how Barbara Hulanicki created a brand that defined a generation.
Explore over a hundred rare garments, lifestyle products and original catalogues drawn from Hulanicki’s private archives. Trace the rise of Biba from its first designs to the phenomenon that reimagined shopping and style, leaving a lasting influence that continues to inspire fashion lovers today.

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Visitor information
Address
Dovecot Studios, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH1 1LT
01315 503660
Opening times
Gallery & Shop
Monday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: 10am - 5pm (August only)
Tapestry Studio Viewing Balcony
Monday - Friday: 12pm - 3pm
Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: 10am - 5pm (August only)
Café
Monday - Saturday: 9:30am - 4pm
Sunday: 9:30am - 4pm (August only)
Please note the balcony and galleries may occasionally be closed for special events. We recommend checking our website for up-to-date opening times before planning your visit.


