Bill Gibb: fashion and fantasy

Iain Webb

Bill Gibb: fashion and fantasy

Iain Webb

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Abstract

Crowned 'Designer of the Year‘ by Vogue in 1970, Bill Gibb (1943-1988), was barely out of college when he launched his eponymous line. Gibb‘s career was prolific and truly visionary, but sadly short-lived. His legacy and importance as a designer are apparent today, however, in the work of designers from Giles Deacon to John Galliano. Famous for his love of romance and soaring flights of fancy, Gibb‘s wildly eccentric combinations of checks, tartans, stripes, floral prints and Fair Isle Knits had never been seen before. Ian Webb explores Gibb‘s background, long-time fascination with historical imagery and the themes that inspired his designs. Illustrated talk given on Friday 3rd April.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 3 Apr 2009
Event	The Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival - Oxford, U.K. Duration: 29 Mar 2009 → 5 Apr 2009

Conference

Conference	The Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival
Period	29/03/09 → 5/04/09

Bibliographical note

Organising Body: The Sunday Times

Keywords

Anthropology

Bill Gibb: fashion and fantasy
Webb, I. R., 2008, London, U.K.: V & A Publishing. 134 p.
Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review

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Bill Gibb: fashion and fantasy

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Bill Gibb: fashion and fantasy

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