Victor Stiebel

Victor Frank Stiebel born (14 March 1907—6 February 1976) was a South African-born British couturier. A founding member of the Incorporated Society of London Fashion Designers, he was among the top ten designers in Britain during the war and post-war years. Among his more notable designs were the uniforms for the Women's Royal Naval Service in 1951 and the going-away outfit for Princess Margaret's wedding in 1960. Quotes Golly what a picture! And golly what a performance Miss Leigh gives! www.researchgate.net Fashion now has arrived at a stage when a number of influences threaten the established post-war shape. We are on the edge of the second new look era and dress designers experiment with an alphabet of new lines. princealbertlibrary.ca With other flashes from my South African past they were to form the basis of a life-long love affair with colour. www.researchgate.net I know little of the other oceans of the world, but it is not possible that the intensity of the Indian Ocean’s colours, blues ranging from the deep peacock through sapphire and turquoise to pale aquamarine, and the greens, emerald, malachite and jade, could be matched elsewhere. www.mcnulty.co.za External links Category:Fashion designers from South Africa Category:1907 births Category:1976 deaths Category:LGBT people Category:University of Cambridge alumni