Renowned North-east fashion designer鈥檚 work to be focus of symposium

Thursday 27 February 2020

A renowned North-east fashion designer, whose garments were adored by the likes of Twiggy, Bianca Jagger and Elizabeth Taylor, will be the focus of an exhibition and symposium at Aberdeen Art Gallery.

鈥楩ashion, fantasy and collaboration: The legacy of Bill Gibb鈥� takes place on Friday, March 20, when delegates can attend presentations, discussions and performances.

Organised by Gray鈥檚 School of Art and Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums, the symposium celebrates the legacy of Bill Gibb, focusing on his innovative approach to design, collaboration and manufacture, and his relationship with the North-east of Scotland.

Born in New Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire, and educated at Fraserburgh Academy, Bill Gibb attended Central St Martin鈥檚 School of Art and the Royal College of Art. Collaborating closely with tailors, knitters and textile designers, his fantastical garments were adored by celebrities.

Along with insights from Gibb鈥檚 immediate family, Robert Gordon University (亚博体育官网) academics and a key-note address by Christine Rew, Art Gallery & Museums Manager, there will be a performance by Shane Strachan and the opportunity to see his exhibition, The Bill Gibb Line, which was commissioned as part of the Look Again