Drawing of Sandal with Bee Motif for Spring 1980 Collection
Artist
Bill Gibb
(New Pitsligo, Scotland, 1943 - 1988)
Client
Rayne
Date1980
Object NameDrawing
Mediumblack ink on paper
ClassificationsBill Gibb Drawings
DimensionsOverall: Height: 29.4 cm, Width: 20.9 cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1997 with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions, the National Art Collections Fund and the Friends of Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums.
Copyright© Bill Gibb Trust (2022)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS035539
About MeThis is a fashion design by Bill Gibb for Rayne. It shows a design from the 1980 spring collection for a strappy sandal with bee motif, with a sample of the fabric attached to the drawing.Bill Gibb (1943-1988) was a Scottish fashion designer who became renowned in the 1960s and 70s for his designs. He launched his own label in the early 1970s, with instant success. During the late 1970s, Bill Gibb took on design commissions that included creating a range of shoe designs for the high-end shoe manufacturer Rayne.
George Henry
