Rare Spring 1977 Bill Gibb "Flowers & Lace" Collection Beaded Halter Ruffle Dress designer-tiziani 5-19" flat across from side

5-19" flat across from side seam to side seam

The slip belt is stamped

wide ties in the same satin as the skirt

Reference Photo: From the book 'Thea Porter: Bohemian Chic' by Laura McLaws Helms and Venetia Porter

Rare Spring 1977 Bill Gibb "Flowers & Lace" Collection Beaded Halter Ruffle Dress designer-tiziani 5-19" flat across from sideThis dress is from the Spring 1977 Bill Gibb collection. In the book, 'Bill Gibb: Fashion and Fantasy' they quote him as saying "for next season, I am going to do semi sport, separates like a little boy with shorts, something I've never done before women want to get into pretty clothes" It goes on to describe the invitation for the show as 'a barefooted girl, wearing a simple empire line dress in a garden, surrounded by a garland of flowers' and of