Synopsis: Follows the developing fashions and boutiques of King's Road and Carnaby Street in the 1960s, profiling more than 30 retailers, and illustrating the clothes, interiors and characters of this vibrant epicentre of the fashion world.

To any style conscious Londoner in the sixties just two places mattered: the King's Road and Carnaby Street. By the end of the decade the whole world came to see and be seen, to take part in the theatre that played out of the new boutiques and onto the street. At the heart of it all were the young designers, whose conviction to make and sell clothes on their own terms generated an explosion of talent which lasted and evolved over twenty years, leaving an indelible mark in fashion history.

Boutique London follows the journey of the first risk-takers like Mary Quant and John Stephen, to the celebrity salons of Ossie Clark, Mr Fish and Granny Takes a Trip, stopping along the way to include the weird and the wonderful, the glamorous and the bizarre. With in-depth profiles of over thirty retailers and lavish illustrations, the clothes, interiors and characters of Boutique London are as diverse as they are colourful, vividly bringing to life a vanished London, which changed the way we shop forever.

Published by ACC Editions

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Hot Brands, Cool Places Verdict
This is fascinating book, if you are interested in fashion you will love the detail and behind the scenes information about two of the most iconic streets in sixties fashion. What we loved are the illustrations and photography, which are a wonderful collection of the new and more familiar images. With all the current interest in vintage and retro fashion, this is a wonderful source book for anyone looking for inspiration, and it beautifully captures one of the most exciting periods in British fashion. Highly Recommended!