GIBB
GIBB
Rare and exceptional 1970s black wool wrap dress with bee buttons from designer Bill Gibb.
Bust 34-36”
Waist 28-30”
Length 58”
Best fits a UK10, US6.
Magnificent 1970’s Bill Gibb wool dress, the same dress is held by the V&A. It is a wrap dress, had a concealed tie fastening, with hook and eyes to the outer edges. It has huge leg of mutton sleeved, with tighter cuffs that fasten with metal bee buttons. The skirt is plentiful in material, and has pleating at the back below the yolk and under the arms. The back hem dips slightly. There is candy striped satin trim on the hem, extending to the shoulders and on the cuffs. Unlined.
Approximately 4 small pin holes which are photographed. Some small unravelling to the candy stripe trim. Otherwise is great vintage condition.
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