Design work- Bill Gibb

Question 1

(BG) title of design, and date

Answer 1

Tana, Nimbus and Country Cotton evening dress, 1972

Question 2

(BG) form/ appearance

Answer 2

Geometric patterns on firm fabrics
Painted designs are enhanced by the floral leather motifs and streamers
The dress is trimmed with leather
Paisley patterns on the bodice and top sleves

Question 3

(BG) function/ purpose

Answer 3

To be worn for an evening out, dramatic and draws attention

Question 4

(BG) Materials

Answer 4

Printed cotton trimmed with leather and plastic lined with silk

Question 5

(BG) technologies

Answer 5

Many of his items were handcrafted

Used machines to create the repeat print patterns

Question 6

(BG) target group/ client

Answer 6

Slightly upper class of the general public
Designs took a long time to make 
Used good quality materials

Question 7

(BG) Design Movement

Answer 7

British boutique movement

Romantic British style

Question 8

(BG) lay out

Answer 8

Low square neck 
Waist is accentuated 
The long full sleeves are gathered in 
bands at the elbows and wrists to form two puffs 
The skirt is long and gathered