Drawing of Wide V-Neck Dress
Artist
Bill Gibb
(New Pitsligo, Scotland, 1943 - 1988)
Associated
Sun and Sand
Date1980
Object NameDrawing
Mediumblack pental pen on paper
ClassificationsBill Gibb Drawings
DimensionsOverall: Height: 29.6 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 numberABDMS035833
About MeBill 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. The fashion design from his 1980 collection shows a wide V-Neck Dress, that is gathered at the bust, fitted at the waist, hangs loose from the waist down and features a high split on the left side.
