Fashion Business & Retail

The history of retail and types of different retail environments which exist is fascinating in itself. Concept stores, pop ups, concessions and even shop in shops. My favourite aspect of this topic is looking at the history of the department store, specifically Harding, Howell and Co. which opened in Pall Mall in London in 1796. The crystal palace which contributed to the concept of window shopping as early as 1851 and of course the history and theatre of Selfridges. Most of all, I would have loved to have seen the Big Biba store in the 1960’s, a shop like no other due to its interiors and unique features.