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Tess Giberson

  • Artful construction
  • Architectural references
  • Textural knitwear

Tess Giberson combines an art-school background with a hands-on approach to construction and detail. Since her 2000 debut, she has used shifts in scale and familiar objects as prompts for garment design.

Portrait of Tess Giberson
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Five looks to know

White layered vest and wide trousers — Tess Giberson, Spring 2016 Ready-to-Wear

Collection selection

White layered vest and wide trousers

Spring 2016 Ready-to-Wear

White layered vest and wide trousers in Spring 2016 Ready-to-Wear. This selection shows artful construction within the collection.

Photo: Elisabet Davidsdottir / Courtesy of Tess Giberson
White sheer top and blue patterned skirt — Tess Giberson, Spring 2016 Ready-to-Wear

Collection selection

White sheer top and blue patterned skirt

Spring 2016 Ready-to-Wear

White sheer top and blue patterned skirt in Spring 2016 Ready-to-Wear. This selection shows architectural references within the collection.

Photo: Elisabet Davidsdottir / Courtesy of Tess Giberson
White lace-up shirtdress — Tess Giberson, Spring 2016 Ready-to-Wear

Collection selection

White lace-up shirtdress

Spring 2016 Ready-to-Wear

White lace-up shirtdress in Spring 2016 Ready-to-Wear. This selection shows textural knitwear within the collection.

Photo: Elisabet Davidsdottir / Courtesy of Tess Giberson
Blue patterned sleeveless long dress — Tess Giberson, Spring 2016 Ready-to-Wear

Collection selection

Blue patterned sleeveless long dress

Spring 2016 Ready-to-Wear

Blue patterned sleeveless long dress in Spring 2016 Ready-to-Wear. This selection shows artful construction within the collection.

Photo: Elisabet Davidsdottir / Courtesy of Tess Giberson
Black asymmetric long-sleeved dress — Tess Giberson, Spring 2016 Ready-to-Wear

Collection selection

Black asymmetric long-sleeved dress

Spring 2016 Ready-to-Wear

Black asymmetric long-sleeved dress in Spring 2016 Ready-to-Wear. This selection shows architectural references within the collection.

Photo: Elisabet Davidsdottir / Courtesy of Tess Giberson

Collections & archive pieces

1 collections represented · 1 piece

Spring 2016 Ready-to-Wear

1 piece

About Tess Giberson

Spring 2016 develops ideas from Walter Gropius's house, translating furniture lacing, fringe and textiles into knitwear, flowing separates and relaxed dresses.