Gibson Top Normandie Stripe with Chalk Hand Smocking

Pre-order: Expected week commencing 1st June 

For women who cross all the lines. Althea Neale Gibson was an American tennis player and professional golfer, who became one of the first Black athletes to cross the color line of international tennis in 1956. A trailblazer from start to finish, she was the first Black athlete—man or woman—to win any major national tennis championship winning the French Open, Wimbledon and the U.S National Championships. Her namesake blouse combines cool and composed in appropriate measure: a cropped button-down body with a shirred back panel for perfect fit is balanced by the sensational, richly-smocked straps featuring hand stitched two step trellis stitch diamonds in white threads. Designed for those looking for a streamlined fit through the body with all the frills and spills of glorious hand smocking, combine the Gibson with our matching Sullivan Skirts for a effortless summertime look or pair with the season’s high waisted jeans for super flatter French gal vibes.

• Hand smocked elasticated straps 
• Button fastening on front
• 100% cotton
• Matching Sullivan skirt available
• Shirred back panel