Biba in the mid-1990s with Monica Zipper as head designer. Barbara Hulanicki has not been involved with any of these relaunches, and due to the use of Biba's logo and similar labels, these garments are easy to pass off as original vintage pieces. The Biba label was relaunched again in May 2006 under designer Bella Freud. Again, Biba's founder, Barbara Hulanicki, was not contacted for the relaunch and said it was 'very, very painful', believing that the new Biba would 'betray its heritage.' Freud's first collection Spring/Summer 2007 was unveiled at London Fashion Week in September 2006, and was criticised for
King Biba the Arabs, Kurds, and Turkmens admired his songs, buying his merchandise. His 1962 live recording of song, "Qurba Al Aynati"' ("Close To My Eyes"), became a hit for its lyrics, fresh melody, and the fact that it was an expression on Biba’s life experience, such as his first love. In a time frame of six months in 1962, Biba sold over 5,600 records in Iraq and 12,000 were subsequently produced and sold in Iran. In present times, his 1960's songs "Mokhibee Sogul" ("Dearly Beloved") and "Saperchewin" ("I'm a Wanderer") are extant in spirit and considered classics, and would remain to