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Bill Gibb: Fashion and Fantasy
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An essential volume for anyone who appreciates timeless, contemporary clothes and the inspiring figures behind them.
In 1970, barely out of college for two years, Bill Gibb (1943–1988) was crowned “Designer of the Year” by British Vogue. Though Gibb’s prolific career was sadly short-lived, the legacy of his visionary work continues to influence designers from Giles Deacon to John Galliano. This lavishly illustrated volume features many previously unpublished photographs that showcase Gibb’s hallmarks: a love of romance, soaring flights of fancy, and a devil-may-care dynamic that resulted in wildly eccentric combinations of checks, tartans, stripes, floral prints, and Fair Isle knits that had never been seen before. A stunning exploration of the themes and historical imagery that inspired Gibb’s designs, this book traces an astonishing career from Gibb’s breakout debut to his final catwalk show.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #557331 in Books
- Published on: 2008-10-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Hardcover
- 144 pages
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- ISBN13: 9781851775484
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Glorious book. If you don't know who British designer Bill Gibb was, don't dispair, many people don't even though he has highly influenced many of today's cutting edge designers (Gaultier). I first heard of Gibb when I went to London's Fashion Museum and saw his retrospective. I was blown away. To think he created these pieces in the '70's and '80's is amazing. This coffee table book is a wonderful combination of photos, history and personal notes about Gibb. Twiggy gives a forward about her relationship with the designer. A must have for any fashion-history lover or student of design. Sketches are also scattered throughout this book.
