Case study-Bill Gibb

Bill Gibb was born in 1943.he was oldest of 7 children. Bill was educated at Fraserburgh Academy. The art teacher encourages him to attended st Martins school of art in London.

During the 1970s and the 1980s Bill Gibb was a highly respected International style and fashion icon and clothing designer who was much in demand. Many celebrities and stars wore his clothing including Twiggy, Elizabeth Taylor, Joan Collins, Bianca Jagger and Tessa Dahl. 

Awards of Bill:

• 1970 - Vogue Designer of the Year Award
• 1975 - Fellow of the Society of Industrial Artists and Designers
• 1979 - ITV Best Fashion Show Award

 

Analysis of design

•       Nets, lace, silk,Chiffon panels

•       Knitted garments

•       Combining different patterns together.

•       Fringed

•       Beaded

•       Simple cut

•       Appliqués

•       Heavy embroidery

•       Layering 

•       Pleating

•       Volume