Bill Gibb: Fashion and Fantasy [Hardcover]

Iain R Webb (Author), Twiggy (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2008

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 This lavishly illustrated volume features many previously unpublished photographs that showcase Gibb’s hallmarks: a love of romance, soaring flights of fancy, and a devil-may-care dynamic that resulted in wildly eccentric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.

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About the Author

Iain R Webb is a fashion journalist and photographer whose work appears in many media, including regular contributions to  The Independent and Guardian.

 

Twiggy, actress, author and television host, became one of the very first "supermodels" at the age of 16 in 1966. She was a close friend of Bill Gibb.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: V & A Publishing (October 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 185177548X
• ISBN-13: 978-1851775484
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,288,268 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: Bill Gibb: Fashion and Fantasy (Hardcover)

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.