Bill Gibb launched onto the catwalk in the 70’s and although he is a relatively low key name in the fashion design world, he remains one of the UK’s best kept secrets.
Somerset’s Fashion Museum is unveiling his priceless collection adorned by the stars of the past this October with a display lasting just over a year. The collection will include approximately 25 ensembles, all of the clothes on display will show the designer’s love of romance and flights of fantasy, as well as his flamboyant flair for decoration and dramatic effect.
Bill Gibb
Soft leather jacket printed with silver bees and chrysanthemums, 1972 The leather print was designed by Sally Maclachlan for Bill Gibb. A skirt and jacket ensemble from the same collection - Bill Gibb’s first solo collection - is part of the display at the Fashion Museum.
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If you haven’t yet stumbled across Caractere’s stunning new Autumn/Winter 2008 collection then here are just a few snippets of our favourites.
Their styles are simple and to the point… we’re loving them anyway!
Check out their street wear collection C24, ohhh and their Sweet REM brand too… how can a brand consistently churn out so much good stuff!
Posted by Chantelle on Tue 12th August 2008 at 07:00 AM, Filed in Fashion Designers
With the lack of summer sunshine the fashion pack are looking ahead to the chillier autumn season to give them a burst of inspiration when it comes wrapping up. Melt London is a quintessentially British label, which offers a heraldic collection of stunning and striking military coats for women to wear with confidence.
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Soft Goth makes an unconventional and understated statement. Embrace the new trend with one of the coolest jewellery labels from Paris by Corpus Christi.
Corpus Christi (literary meaning: body of Christ) is what we’ve all have been waiting for. This jewellery is dark and romantic; it’s jewellery with strong symbols that send out a message assembled in the most elegant way, using fine and delicate materials.
The Paris boutique at 9 bis, Rue du Moulin Joly, 75011, Paris
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Do you love a beautiful handbag? If the answer is yes, then I’m happy to introduce you to one of the most amazing handbag designers I have recently come across, Katherine Kwei.
Katherine’s style is unmistakable. She masters the delicate art of Chinese knotting and blends modernity and tradition in a unique way, creating real work of arts.
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