Thea Porter: 70s Bohemian Chic

The first-ever exhibition on the fashion and interior design of Thea Porter (1927 - 2000) who pioneered bohemian chic in the 1960s and 1970s. Her shop in Greek street, Soho opened in 1966 and instantly drew a rock and film star crowd of clients from the Beatles and Pink Floyd to Elizabeth Taylor, Faye Dunaway and Barbara Streisand.

Showcasing outfits worn by some of the world's best-dressed women, as well as important fashion photography from the pages of Vogue, Harper's Bazaar and Women's Wear Daily the exhibition will explore the fascinating influence of Middle Eastern and North African textiles and culture on 20th century fashion design.