1970s Fantastic Bill Gibb Ensemble designer-fred-perlberg Under the top ruffle there

Under the top ruffle there is a fitted pencil skirt but over that is draped that fantastic ruffled edged panel of fabric that swoops around the hip and up one side

The main part of the dress is cut with a loose fitting waist with a long skirt that falls to the floor with just the slightest of A-line as it nears the hem

The color makes a strong impact and yet it is simple and subtle at the same time

This is an incredible dress that is completely covered in a three dimensional design done by hand with glossy black sequins and bead work

handmade in France

1970s Fantastic Bill Gibb Ensemble designer-fred-perlberg Under the top ruffle thereI love Bill Gibb and this ensemble is terrific! It has that romantic Victorian hippie feel that the best of his clothes have. It is two separate pieces, both done in a light polished cotton. The fabric has an ombre striping in light pastels soft green, pink and cream. Insets of open work lace run down the skirt and the front of the top. The skirt is a masterpiece of pleat and flat work done to give interest but without adding excessive volume. All the