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Print

1971 (made)
Artist/Maker

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In 1972 he showed his debut collection, and his popularity increased; he was endorsed by Vogue and his mix of historical references and global influences, combined with a talent for contrasting prints and fabrics, made his glamorous designs internationally popular.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Pen and pencil on paper with suede, cord trimming and metal pins.
Brief description
Fashion design for a suit by Bill Gibb, 1971
Physical description
Fashion design, dated 1971, for a fake fur suit with fur collars and cuffs, with printed suede insets, suede straps and American Racoon tails. Felt tip, biro and pencil on paper with a swatch of suede, and black and white cord trimming, pinned with two pins.
Dimensions
  • Length: 25.3cm
  • Width: 20.3cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 1971 (Top left)
  • SUEDE STRAPS. 5/8". + SKIRT MAIN PANELS EDGE STITCH & 1/4" AMERICAN RACOON TAILS (Bottom left)
  • Fake Fur suit with Fur Collar and cuffs Insets of printed suede. (Bottom right)
Summary
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In 1972 he showed his debut collection, and his popularity increased; he was endorsed by Vogue and his mix of historical references and global influences, combined with a talent for contrasting prints and fabrics, made his glamorous designs internationally popular.
Collection
Accession number
E.124-1978

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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