Rare 1970s Bill Gibb Deep Pink Ombre Hand Dyed Silk Chiffon Dress w Fused Glitter Detailing Bottoms This is an amazing dress

This is an amazing dress from his main line

It still has a paper tag along the seam with the scribbled name of the person who would have sewn it together

The print is a combination of black and sepia's and the inserts into the skirt are all done in a stark black for contrast

The mutton sleeves are exaggerated and full and the cut and combination of lame and velvet is quite beautiful

Reference Photo: Pre-Fall 2011 Nina Ricci Collection

Rare 1970s Bill Gibb Deep Pink Ombre Hand Dyed Silk Chiffon Dress w Fused Glitter Detailing Bottoms This is an amazing dressThis is a beautiful example of Bill Gibbs work from the early 1970s. It was made under the creative direction of Bill Gibb Gibb was one of the most influential designers in 1970s Britain and his clothes were sought out and worn by the rich and famous. His work has a high fantasy element and he was crowned Designer of the Year in 1970. Much of his work verged on couture and he was unrelenting in striving for perfection. The dress is made from a silk