# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Refashioning Bill Gibb for the 21st Century: Book Launch
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 03:30 pm
- **Event Description**: The unexplored legacy of Aberdeenshire-born fashion pioneer Bill Gibb (1943-1988) is redefined in a groundbreaking new book, Refashioning Bill Gibb for the 21st Century, published by Bloomsbury in January. Join us for the launch with insightful talks and discussion from a selection of contributors alongside the book’s editors Shane Strachan and Josephine Steed, followed by an audience Q&A.

Talks at the launch will focus on Gibb’s drawing and design process, his fashion shows, his digital legacy, folklore-inspired fashions, and sustainability and climate change, with poetry performances inspired by Gibb throughout. Speakers include renowned fashion journalist Iain R Webb, former AAGM manager Christine Rew, circular fashion researcher and consultant Dr Lynn Wilson, and leading academics from RGU, Professor Peter Reid and Dr Karen Cross.

Bill Gibb grew up on a farm in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire. After his talents were spotted by his art teacher at Fraserburgh Academy, he went on to study at St Martin’s School of Art in London. Awarded Designer of the Year by British Vogue in 1970, Gibb’s fantastical designs encapsulated the vibrancy of the era. Despite his contemporary relevance and associations with fashion icons such as Bianca Jagger, Elizabeth Taylor and Twiggy, his legacy remains largely unexamined.

With a foreword by Dame Zandra Rhodes, Gibb’s revolutionary work is rediscovered in the book with insights from experts in the field and interviews with Gibb’s family, collaborator Kaffe Fassett and contemporary designer Giles Deacon. In three parts, the book focuses on Bill’s influences and collaborations, his fashion legacy, and the reinterpretation of Gibb today. It features previously unpublished fashion drawings and garments, offering a unique perspective on Gibb's artistic vision.

Free but ticketed
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/aberdeen/refashioning-bill-gibb-for-the-21st-century-book-launch/200029362143427
- **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, literary-art, fashion
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 95

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Aberdeen
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Aberdeen Art Gallery
- **lat**: 57.14819089714
- **long**: -2.1027130499332
- **full address**: Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Refashioning Bill Gibb for the 21st Century: Book Launch being held?
  - **A:** Refashioning Bill Gibb for the 21st Century: Book Launch takes place on Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Refashioning Bill Gibb for the 21st Century: Book Launch?
  - **A:** Refashioning Bill Gibb for the 21st Century: Book Launch is organized by Aberdeen Archives, Gallery & Museums.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Refashioning Bill Gibb for the 21st Century: Book Launch is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Aberdeen, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 90+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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