Fashion Design Drawing
1986 (made)
1986 (made)
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Fashion design by Bill Gibb for the Royal Variety Show, Autumn/Winter 1986-87. Fabric samples are attached to the design. The inscription 'Lindsey de Paul' suggests that it was intended to be modelled by the singer.
The Royal Variety Performance is a gala evening held annually which is attended by senior members of the British Royal Family, including the Queen. The performance showcases a variety of entertainment, including music and dance, and many of the performers are popular celebrities.
The Royal Variety Performance is a gala evening held annually which is attended by senior members of the British Royal Family, including the Queen. The performance showcases a variety of entertainment, including music and dance, and many of the performers are popular celebrities.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Colour wash, black ink pen, felt tip pen, metal and enamel bee, and swatches of material stapled to the paper |
| Brief description | Drawing of a fashion design by Bill Gibb's from Autumn / Winter 1987 collection for the pop star Lynsey de Paul’s performance at the Royal Variety Show, 1987 |
| Physical description | Drawing of a design for the pop star Lynsey de Paul’s performance at the Royal Variety Show from the Autumn/Winter ‘87 collection by Bill Gibb. It is executed in colour wash, black ink and felt tip pen with a metal and enamel bee and swatch of material stapled to the paper. |
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| Object history | Drawing of a design from Autumn/Winter ’87 collection for the pop star, Lynsey de Paul’s performance at the Royal Variety Show that year. |
| 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. |
| Summary | Fashion design by Bill Gibb for the Royal Variety Show, Autumn/Winter 1986-87. Fabric samples are attached to the design. The inscription 'Lindsey de Paul' suggests that it was intended to be modelled by the singer. The Royal Variety Performance is a gala evening held annually which is attended by senior members of the British Royal Family, including the Queen. The performance showcases a variety of entertainment, including music and dance, and many of the performers are popular celebrities. |
| Associated object | T.234-1978 (Object) |
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| Accession number | E.523-1993 |
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| Record created | March 12, 2008 |
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