Victor Stiebel
South African-born British couturier (1907–1976) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Victor Frank Stiebel (14 March 1907—6 February 1976)[1] was a South African-born British couturier. A founder 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.[2] 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.[3]
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![]() Victor Stiebel, photographed by Cecil Beaton | |
Born | (1907-03-14)14 March 1907 Durban, South Africa |
Died | 6 February 1976(1976-02-06) (aged 68) London, England |
Education | Jesus College, Cambridge |
Occupation | Couturier |
Partner | Richard Addinsell |
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