60s and 70s Boho Chic - Thea Porter Exhibition
- Patrick Moriarty
- Feb 20, 2015
- 1 min read
Thea Porter exhibition at Fashion & Textile Museum, London, opened today. The Mother of the Boho, she opened her own boutique in Greek Street 1967 and kitted out the Beatles, Pink Floyd, Faye Dunaway, Diana Ross, etc. She frequently used fabulous prints by Sheila Hudson or Sandra Munro. This is the first ever exhibition of Thea Porter's iconic fashion designs. This excellently curated exhibition follows her fashion journey from Syria to Soho. All the full-size modeled garment photos are my own photos from the exhibition. The other pics were exhibition photos accompanying the garments. The record sleeve of Pink Floyd’s album cover “Pipers at the Gates of Dawn” was originally taken by photographer Vic Singh, in which 3 members of the band are wearing Thea Porter jackets.
Thea Porter’s designs capture a moment when fashion felt like self-expression – flowing prints, rich textures, and a sense of freedom. That era reminds me that true style isn’t about following rules but about choosing pieces that feel right for you. While boho chic leans into romance and drama, I’ve come to appreciate the opposite end of that spectrum: clean lines, thoughtful construction, and versatility. That’s where classic women's clothing comes in – timeless staples that give you a foundation, so the rest can be as playful or as polished as you want. Both approaches share one thing: they’re about wearing what makes you feel like yourself.