Fashion Design Drawing
1970 (made)
1970 (made)
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This is a fashion design for a long pleated skirt, long-sleeved blouse, laced jerkin and cloche hat, with two fabric samples attached. This design featured in Vogue in 1970 and the Sunday Times among other magazines. This design shows how different wool fabrics are used with contrast colour and pattern.
Bill Gibb launched his own label in the early 1970s, with instant success.
Bill Gibb launched his own label in the early 1970s, with instant success.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Felt-tip pen, pencil, and biro pen on paper with fabric samples pinned to the paper |
| Brief description | Fashion design for a long skirt and blouse by Bill Gibb, 1970 |
| Physical description | Fashion design for a long pleated skirt, long-sleeved blouse, laced jerkin and cloche hat, pencil, felt tip pen and biro pen on paper with fabric samples pinned to the paper. This design featured in Vogue in 1970 and the Sunday Times among other magazines, and shows how different wool fabrics are used with contrast colour and pattern. |
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| Object history | Fashion sketch by Bill Gibb that was printed in Vogue and the Sunday Times in 1970, amongst other magazines |
| Historical context | Scottish designer, William ‘Bill’ Gibb was educated at Central Saint Martins, where he began designing bohemian, ethnic-inspired and feminine garments. His designs defined fashion in the seventies. In 1972 he showed his debut collection, and his popularity increased; he was endorsed by Vogue and his mix of historical references and global influences, combined with a talent for contrasting prints and fabrics, made his glamorous designs extremely popular. |
| Summary | This is a fashion design for a long pleated skirt, long-sleeved blouse, laced jerkin and cloche hat, with two fabric samples attached. This design featured in Vogue in 1970 and the Sunday Times among other magazines. This design shows how different wool fabrics are used with contrast colour and pattern. Bill Gibb launched his own label in the early 1970s, with instant success. |
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| Accession number | E.123-1978 |
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| Record created | March 12, 2008 |
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