Biba in 1975, Biba was closed by the British Land Company. The Dorothy Perkins shareholder decided that the Derry and Toms building that housed Big Biba was worth more than the ailing business itself. It sold the trademark to a consortium with no connection to Barbara Hulanicki, who opened a store in London on 27 November 1978, on two floors in Conduit Street in London's Mayfair. The store was not a success, and closed less than two years later. There have been several attempts to relaunch Biba, the first occurring as soon after its closure as 1977. Another relaunch took place
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