John Stephen, a fashion visionary and trendsetter, garnered widespread recognition and admiration, earning himself the esteemed monikers "The £1m Mod" and "The King Of Carnaby Street" from the media, a fitting tribute to his far-reaching and lasting impact on the fashion industry during the culturally transformative decade of the 1960s.
By the year 1967, John Stephen had accomplished a remarkable feat, having expanded his business ventures to a remarkable extent, with a chain of 15 shops strategically located on the illustrious Carnaby Street, situated in the heart of central London, which he and his long-term business partner, Bill Franks, had transformed into the very epicentre of Swinging London, a vibrant hub of creative energy and cutting-edge fashion innovation, where the boundaries of style and artistry were constantly being pushed and redefined.
