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| Elspeth Gibson |
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| Gibson has been hailed as one of the UK's
leading designers. |
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| Studied: Gibson studied at Nottinghamshire
College of Design, graduating in Fashion Design in 1984.
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| Discovery: After graduation, Gibson
went to work for British designer, Zandra Rhodes. |
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| Work: Gibson is head of design at
Monix and has launched her own label 'Elspeth Gibson'.
In September 1998, she opened her first boutique in Pont
Street, London. Her stockists include leading department
stores Harvey Nichols, Harrods and Browns. |
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| Signature style: Gibson creates
flattering, flimsy and feminine chiffons with sleek, contemporary
glamour. Her philosophy is 'that fashion should flatter
the female form.' |
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| Accolades: Gibson won the 1998 Generation
of the Year Award at the British Fashion Awards and the
Best British Designer at the Elle Style Awards in 1999.
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| Current achievements: In 1999, Gibson
diversified with a range of luxury bath products to compliment
her new collection. Most recently she has produced the
'Sweetpea' children's range. |
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| British achievements: Gibson finds
many sources of inspiration, from the Lord of the Rings
to A Midsummer Night's Dream. Gibson says,
'I admire and am proud of our English heritage, I adore
the beauty of the English countryside with its limitless
inspiration.' |
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