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Cardigan

Description: Cardigan sweater of black cotton knit bordered in black grosgrain ribbon. Center front closure of three gold buttons in anchor motif. Long sleeves with vented cuffs and three matching buttons. Faux welt pockets at front side hips trimmed with matching gold button. Unlined; shoulder pads. Designer label: Adolfo / New York Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1984/1994
Creator: Adolfo

Hat

Description: Hat of purple felt. The hat is visually similar to a toque, but is designed with a domed crown and a brim that turns upwards vertically, forming a high band around the crown. Around the crown is a band of purple ribbon. The hat is unlined, with a black grosgrain ribbon inner hatband. Designer's label: "Adolfo II / New York Paris" Stamped inside: "100% Wool / 'Excello' / Made in U.S.A. / Geo. W. Bollman & Co., Inc."
Date: 1985~
Creator: Adolfo

Knit dress

Description: Dress of ivory knit with red and black windowpane check below a black seam that circles the empire bust; upper portion and long sleeves of plain ivory knit trimmed in black. Black bow with long ties at round neckline; knee-length. Center back zipper closure; unlined.
Date: 1982
Creator: Adolfo

Skirt suit

Description: Skirt suit of black bouclé wool trimmed in white satin. A) Jacket. Slightly fitted. Rounded neckline, opening and hem bordered in white satin. Center front opening of large covered snaps is trimmed with white satin bows. Hems of long sleeves bordered in white satin with matching white satin bows on faux openings. Unlined; padded shoulders. B) Skirt. Slightly A-lined with hem bordered in white satin. Elastic waist. Unlined.
Date: 1985/1995
Creator: Adolfo

Green evening dress

Description: Gown of green and black nylon tulle with vertical stripes of crystal rhinestones on bodice; V-neckline and short sleeves; bodice dips to a V-point in center-front and center-back; full-length, full skirt of 2 layers of green tulle with 1 layer of black tulle over top; bodice is fully lined in green acetate; under skirt of acetate; center-back zip closure. Designer's label at inside back: "Murray Arbeid / " Retailer's label at inside back: "Made in England for / Lou Lattimore / Inc." Care/conte… more
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Arbeid, Murray

Skirt ensemble

Description: Ensemble of shirt and skirt. A) Shirt of multi-colored rayon/nylon. No collar. Elbow-length sleeves. Puckered to look like bubble wrap. Waist length. Pattern of random polka dots. White base with green, yellow, pink, red, blue, black. Shoulder pads. Designer's label at inside center back neckline; "Giorgio Armani / Via Borgonuovo, 21 Milano" B) Skirt of layered silk. Floor length. Under-layer of burnt orange chiffon. Outer layer of mint green floral pattern printed and woven organza. Pockets w… more
Date: Spring 1988
Creator: Armani, Giorgio

Striped blouse

Description: Blouse of black silk with gold vertical stripes. Long, set-in sleeves with button closure on 2" cuffs. Bound, jewel neckline. Center back button closure. Unlined; shoulder pads. Designer's label: "Giorgio Armani / A Milano Borgonuovo 21" Content/care tag at left side seam.
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Armani, Giorgio

Coat dress

Description: Coat dress of black and pink satin. Below knee length; waist dropped 2" below natural waist; skirt gathered at waist; pink shawl collar extends off shoulders, back of collar comes to point on lower back; cuffs of pink satin; parallel pink lines quilted onto pink; pink facings at front opening on skirt; light grosgrain closure inside waist; covered snap closure with additional hook and eyes. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Geoffrey Beene" Union label at left side seam.
Date: 1985
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Cocktail dress

Description: Cocktail dress of black polyester, organza, and chiffon. Long sleeves; no collar; below-knee length; no arm hole; curve from CF to under arm at 3" of chiffon. Organza flowers at neck front; back top to waist is chiffon, then polyester below waist. Center front invisible zipper closure. Designer's label: "Geoffrey Beene / New York" Union Label "8"
Date: 1983/1993
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Dress

Description: Evening ensemble of ivory silk with black tulip design. A) Blouse. Sleeveless with webbed front waist panel of black silk and silver thread. Rounded neckline with deep opening which ends at center front zipper closure on webbed panel. Lined in ivory silk. Designer's label: "Geof / frey / Beene" Retailer's label: "Bergdorf / Goodman / On the Plaza / New York" B) Skirt. Full length with webbed front panel matching blouse. Center back zipper closure. Lined in ivory silk. Designer's label: "Geof /… more
Date: Spring 1985
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Ensemble

Description: Ensemble of thin rayon. (a) Tank shirt of white with black broken stripes. Gather at center front neck and pleats down center front. Black and white bias at hems. Polka dots woven in. (b) Jacket of same bias. Pleats down front and wrists. No collar. Small flower buttons. Off-white. (c) Ankle length straight skirt of rayon. Black. Small pleats. Stitched down. Same bias at hem and side seams. (d) Below-knee length skirt, same as (c) (e) Belt of 1/2" black satin.
Date: 1987/1992
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Ensemble

Description: Ensemble consisting of a white and dusty rose dress and jacket. a) Jacket. Rounded neckline. White bias trim around neckline, sleeves and hem. Gathered cuff with functional parole button. Five pearl buttons down front of jacket. Shoulder pads. Designer label center back neckline: Geoffrey Beene b) Dress. Matching fabric. Bodice in dusty pink floral cotton. White trim at waist and hem. Skirt of white and dusty pink floral stripes. Below knee length. Designer label center back neckline: Geoffr… more
Date: 1983
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Ensemble

Description: Ensemble of wool and cotton. (a) Bolero jacket of navy blue, dark ochre, dark orange plaid. Blue wool lining. Small wooden buttons. Notched collar. Double breasted. Decorative shoulder flaps. (b) Shirt of cotton knit jersey. Waist length. Long sleeve. Open neck. Continuous lap. Buttons closed at neck. Brown leather trim around neck and lap. (c) Skirt of navy blue cotton/poly blend. Straight. Knee length. (d) Midi length brown flare skirt. Pockets. 4 small stitched down pleats each side (16 tot… more
Date: 1988
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Ensemble

Description: Pants ensemble. A) Top of black satin, slightly cropped, with short sleeves. Top is covered in sequins in wide horizontal black bands, red bands, and "plaid" band of bugle beads and smaller sequins. Wide red bands at sleeve ends. Pointed black satin collar and placket center front opening with four faceted, conical clear jeweled buttons. Lined in black satin. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Geoffrey Beene / New York" B) Pants of black synthetic fiber. Full-length. High waisted; hi… more
Date: Spring 1989
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Ensemble

Description: Ensemble of midnight blue wool, black organza, and black satin. a) Shirt of wool. Long sleeve. Upper-hip length. Collar, cuffs, and button stand of satin. Wool in collar exposed through organza front and back. Pockets on V. Rhinestone buttons. (b) Ankle-length skirt of wool to knee and organza from knee to ankle. Satin strip connects the two fabrics. Pleats all around waist.
Date: 1985/1995
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Ensemble

Description: (a) Shirt of loose weave linen. Upper chest area is of organza. Silver trim at seams. Five dark clear buttons. Open neck. No armhole seams. (b) Jacket of self. Gray. Short waist. Long sleeves. Four buttons. Side vents. Open neck. (c) Skirt of gray silk satin with horizontal stripes. Small circle pattern all over. Silver trim at hem. Hem is wavy. cartridge pleats at waist. Ankle length. Left closure. No zipper. 1" waistband. Pockets in seam.
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Ensemble

Description: Ensemble of black satin; (a) Shirt of black satin. Sleeveless. Boat neck. No collar S.holders and back yoke of cotton organza F.rot is double breasted with clear rhinestone buttons F.rot panel satin has polka dots woven in. (b) Shirt of metallic silver with brown undertones. Long sleeves. Clear/mirrored buttons. Designer label on back center collar neckline: Geoffrey Beene (c) Skirt of same satin in mid-calf length. Large pockets on front. Gathering at CF and pockets. Inside pockets and bac… more
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Ensemble - Dress and Jacket

Description: Ensemble consisting of: A) Dress of cotton/polyester blend knit in black, brown and white horizontal stripes. Collarless, rounded neckline; long sleeves. Below-knee length. Last 10" of hemline is silver and black lace with tan chiffon lining. Metallic silver trim at sleeve ends, neck and between fabric changes. Invisible center back zipper with hook & eye. Unlined. Designer's label at center back to right of zipper: "Geoffrey Beene / New York" B) Jacket of silver and gold lace with black and… more
Date: 1980~
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Evening Dress

Description: Evening dress of black lace with silver glitter star-like decoration. Bodice and long dolman sleeves of silver metallic fabric. Sleeves are zippered and trimmed in black lace at hem. Below-knee length. Pleated pouch pockets at sides. Skirt is slightly peg shaped and tapers into knees. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Black synthetic lining; shoulder pads. Designer's label to right of zipper at neckline: "Geoffrey Beene / New York"
Date: 1980~
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
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