Product Description

Crowned 'Designer of the Year' by Vogue in 1970, Bill Gibb (1943-1988), barely out of college two years and yet to launch his eponymous line, was to become a major name in fashion history. Gibb's career was prolific, and truly visionary at its finest, but sadly short-lived. His legacy, continued relevance and importance as a designer is apparent today in the work of designers from Giles Deacon to John Galliano. Famous for his love of romance, soaring flights of fancy and devil-may-care dynamic, Gibb's wildly eccentric combinations of checks, tartans, stripes, floral prints and Fair Isle Knits had never been seen before. This stunning book explores Gibb's background, long-time fascination with historical imagery and the themes that inspired his designs.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #28467 in Books
• Published on: 2008-09-19
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 144 pages

Review
`An illuminative homage to a Scottish-born design fantasist' --Vogue(US)

About the Author
Iain R Webb is a fashion journalist and his work appears in many media, including the Independent and the Guardian.

Customer Reviews

Excellent
Very good book Given to son's girlfriend for Christmas. She is a Fashion and Design Student and has now been converted to Bil Gibb.