Owner, Lee Bender along with her husband Cecil opened the store originally as a manufacturing business in 1968. In 1969 they relocated beside Biba on Kensington Church St. as "Bus Stop."
Lee Bender stated - "We chose the name 'Bus Stop' because it was so identifiably British; and red because it was the colour of telephone kiosks, pillar boxes, and London buses."
Early 70's Satin Dress, £95
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The boutique gained a lot of popularity and eventually opened 12 different stores throughout Britain.
70's Velvet Dress
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In 1979 it was bought out by "French Connection." Lee and Cecil went on to open another boutique called "Arcade" in 1982.
70's Crepe Trouser Suit, £175
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Bus Stop had more of a 40's look compared to the 30's look that a lot of the other boutiques of the time were carrying.
70's Crepe Blouse
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70's Velvet Dress
My next post will be on the boutique Annacat.
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