Molly Parkin College, London, and then a scholarship to Brighton College of Art. After marriage she became a teacher, painting throughout this period. After a series of affairs, including a long-term association with James Robertson Justice, Parkin separated from her husband at the start of the 1960s; at this time she lost the desire, inspiration and passion to continue with her artwork. To support her two daughters, Parkin turned to fashion. After making hats and bags for Barbara Hulanicki at Biba, and working alongside Mary Quant, she opened her own Chelsea boutique, which was featured in a "Newsweek" article about Swinging London.
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