Categories / Art and Photography, Women's Fashion

1970s Designer, Bill Gibb comes to the Fashion Museum

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From October, the Fashion Museum in Bath will display the work of a 1970s designer who has become one of the period’s forgotten stars. “Bill Gibb: A Personal Journey” is curated by Iain R Webb, author of a forthcoming book on the designer, and it brings together around 25 ensembles that showcase the designer’s genius.

The exhibition will include the outfit pictured above, a leather paneled skirt printed with silver chrysanthemum flowers worn with a matching jacket, which was first showcased at Gibb’s first solo collection at the Oriental Club in London in 1972. This piece is typical of the designer’s love of romance, fantasy and flair for dramatic effect. It is hoped that the exhibition will give Gibb’s work the recognition it deserves.

The display opens on 17 October 2008 and will continue until 4 October 2009. Visit the Fashion Museum website for more details.

Categories / Women's Fashion

Vintage Print Umbrella

5770425854700_medAs September draws to a close, we have to accept that summer has long gone and its business as usual for the British weather, which means that rain is never far away.

If you are going to carry an umbrella around with you at all times, it may as well be an attractive one, such as this Vintage Print Umbrella from Urban Outfitters. Predominantly brown, with touches of orange, the pattern has been inspired by vintage prints. It comes at a reasonable price too, costing just £15.

It is available to buy now from the Urban Outfittters website.

Categories / Women's Fashion

Office Earlybird pumps

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Most retro footwear tends to be completely impractical for ladies, with towering heels and leather being the order of the day for fifties inspiration. Canvas pumps and deck shoes can add retro flair too, as proven by these Earlybird shoes from Office.

The black and white version is a great choice for everyday wear with both skirts and trousers, with the slightly nautical look and cutesie bow. If you’re looking for a little bit of colour, the striped florals work just as well, taking the look into a later era with Mary Quant style daisies.

They’re available online from Office from just £10.

Find out more from the website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Grey Checked Coat from Peacocks

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It’s definitely coming up to Winter coat season, and that usually means a big investment in wrapping up warm. Thanks to Peacocks, you can have a bit of a bargain and some style thrown in with this Grey Checked Coat.

It’s got slightly sixties look thanks to the overall a-line and low sitting belt. The double breasted style and simple checked pattern make it classic and versatile.

It’s available online or in shops from Peacocks for just £30.

Find out more from the website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Tacchini Moon space age lounge chair

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We can’t resist a spot of space age design – and this stunning Tacchini Moon lounge chair just about sums up the term.

The work of Pietro Arosio, this swivel chair has a polyurethane shell with gloss finish, along with leather upholstery that’s bonded to the seat using a ‘special process’ so it forms one piece with the frame.

If you don’t like white, then black, brown and red are available – all for a whopping £3,300.

Find out more at the Nest website

Categories / Men's Fashion

A.P.C. Peacoat

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Ok, we’ve still got a bit of sun, but let’s be honest, we’re in the run-up to winter and winter clothing – which could include this A.P.C. Peacoat.

On the face of it, this is just like any other classic peacoat on the market, but there are a few added extras to make it worth the outlay. That includes a sleek finish on the 100 per cotton coat, a removable wind collar and epaulettes, adding to the expect double-breasted fastening, side pockets and inside pocket.

All of which will set you back around £260.

Find out more at the End Clothing website

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