Carnaby celebrates being 50 years young in 2010
2010 will be Carnaby's 50th Anniversary: a year long celebration of the 1960s, the decade in which Carnaby became an iconic fashion destination.
Throughout the year, various events will take place in the area featuring elements of fashion, design and music celebrating the last five decades and looking to the future of Carnaby. Check out more details below.
Carnaby Street: 1960-2010 Limited Edition Book
A limited edition book ‘Carnaby Street: 1960 - 2010’ has been launched to celebrate the 50th anniversary by fashion historians Judith Clark and Amy de la Haye, featuring images from ‘60s photographer Philip Townsend and exclusive interviews with people who have lived and worked in Carnaby including The Who’s Pete Townsend. Click here to buy your copy of Carnaby Street: 1960 - 2010'
Today, Carnaby is as vibrant as ever with even more choice of unique and eclectic design featured in flagship stores from international brands and independent boutiques, reflecting a style relevance and energy recognised across the world. Carnaby continues to celebrate entrepreneurs and over 65% of shops in the area today are independent. This continues through to Carnaby’s diverse offer of acclaimed restaurants, cafés, bars and clubs.
Keep checking carnaby.co.uk for more information about Carnaby’s 50th Anniversary in 2010.
