Victor Stiebel

(1907-76) Born in South Africa. Moved to London in 1924 to study at Cambridge, where he designed costumes for the Footlights revue. In 1929 he was apprenticed to Reville & Rossiter. Left in 1932 to open his own Bruton Street couture house. Served during the Second World War, worked with Jacqmar in 1946 and then re-opened his couture house in Cavendish Square. A highly successful British designer, celebrated for stylish feminine clothing, especially eveningwear. Made much use of striped fabrics. Closed 1963.

Source: The Cutting Edge - 50 years of British Fashion. The Overlook Press.

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