1971 (made)
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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In 1972 he showed his debut collection, and his popularity increased; he was endorsed by Vogue and his mix of historical references and global influences, combined with a talent for contrasting prints and fabrics, made his glamorous designs internationally popular.
In 1972 he showed his debut collection, and his popularity increased; he was endorsed by Vogue and his mix of historical references and global influences, combined with a talent for contrasting prints and fabrics, made his glamorous designs internationally popular.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
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| 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. |
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| 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 In 1972 he showed his debut collection, and his popularity increased; he was endorsed by Vogue and his mix of historical references and global influences, combined with a talent for contrasting prints and fabrics, made his glamorous designs internationally popular.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 created | June 30, 2009 |
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