the Biba store. Several referrals are made to Biba. When Freddie Mercury visits Mary Austin during her shift in the Biba store, he tries on a velvet suit from the woman's department. In one scene, Freddie compliments Mary on her beautiful coat. [Freddie] 'I love your coat'. [Mary] ' Thank you, it's Biba'. See also I Was Lord Kitcheners Valet References Bibliography Hulanicki, Barbara (1983). From A to Biba. London: Hutchinson & Co. Thomas, Steven, & Alwyn W. Turner (2006). Welcome to Big Biba. Woodbridge: Antique Collectors Club. Turner, Alwyn W. (2004). The Biba Experience. Woodbridge: Antique Collectors Club. External links BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour - Biba 40th Anniversary Exploring 20th century London - Biba Items and oral histories from Biba BBC British Style Genius Video. Twiggy with Barbara Hulanicki discussing Biba Clothing retailers of the United Kingdom Clothing brands of the United Kingdom Shops in London Clothing companies established in 1964 Retail companies established in 1964 1960s fashion 1970s fashion Art Nouveau Defunct retail companies of the United Kingdom 1964 establishments in the United Kingdom 1975 disestablishments in the United Kingdom History of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea