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Day dress

Description: Day dress of knit grey/ beige wool. Long sleeves gathered at edge. Two tucks at front. Five back buttons closed to waist finishes in invisible zipper. Four 2" pleats at center back waist. Below knee length. Designer Label near back neckline: Geoffrey Beene
Date: 1977/1987
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Dress

Description: Dress of union green knit. Banded collar with placket at neck with four buttons. Banded cuffs with functioning buttons. Two front pockets. Below-knee length. Back collar mock peter pan. Inverted pleat center back. Lined in same color fabric. Designer label at back neckline: Geoffrey Beene / New York Retailer label: Bergdorf / Goodman / on the Plaza / New York
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Dress

Description: Dress of black horizontally ribbed wool. Mid-length; scooped neck in back, slight V-neck in front. Center front opening with 5 black cloth-covered buttons. Black cloth bow at bottom of opening. "Ruffle" at bottom of dress formed of band same material cut on bias. Designer's label inside back neckline: "Geoffrey Beene" Retailer's label inside back neckline: "Volk's"
Date: 1970/1983
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Dress

Description: Dress of navy blue wool knit jersey with inset "pop art" collar and cuffs of oatmeal wool jersey and necktie of maroon wool jersey. Round neck. Long sleeves; A-line skirt. Zipper center back with three hook and eye closures above. Two hidden pockets on either sides. Lined in matching blue fabric. Tie "insert" back with tricot fusing and lining fabric, attached to blue "body" that is lined with blue woven fabric. Designer label inside dress at inner zipper right side zipper: Geoffrey Beene B) … more
Date: Autumn 1971
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Dress

Description: Tent dress of grey wool flannel. Midi length. Pointed collar with open center front placket. Long bell-shaped sleeves. Sleeves have cinching belt with functioning buttons. A-line shape with left placket from waist to hem with six buttons. Waist has belt loops on sides (belt missing). Hidden inset pocket on right side. Unlined. Retailer label: Neiman Marcus Designer label on right side towards bottom hem: Geoffrey Beene Cleaning instructions and union label.
Date: 1974/1979
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Dress

Description: Dress of olive green knit with long raglan sleeves. V-neckline with right side panel wrapping over to left and ending at left-front side. Skirt has panel wrapping over to right and ending at right-front side and creating a flap. Lower mid-length. Center-back zip closure with single gold plated button closure at back neck band. Padded shoulders. Unlined. Designer's label at back neckline: "Geoffrey Beene" Union label, cleaning instructions and size tag together at center back seam towards hem.
Date: 1979/1980
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Dress and stole

Description: Blue and white jacquard cotton evening dress with stole. a) Blue and white floral circular design on wrap around dress. Wrap around feature creates panel in front. Large pocket on right side. Regular cotton. Evening dress. Apron style. Circular neckline with straps that wrap around to back. Front of bodice fabric covered button with snap closure. Bodice wraps around to left. Skirt gathered at waist with a fake belt that ties at front. Full length. Lined in sheer fabric. b) Matching triangular… more
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Dress with tie belt

Description: Dress of green poly-silk. Unlined. Knee-length. Scoop neckline. Seven small rhinestone buttons down center front. Bottom button is non-working and missing rhinestone. Gold striped bias trim on sleeve ends hem, neckline, down center front, and around shaped and dropped waistline. Two hidden pockets in front set into waistline. Double-stitched seams on underarm sleeves and side seams. Center back seam down to waist. Top and bottom buttons are missing rhinestones. Designer label back center neckli… more
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Ensemble

Description: Ensemble of black polyester. A) Blouse. V-neckline. pointed collar; long dolman sleeves; cut out trim around neckline in shape of square and at cuffs. Designer's label: "Geoffrey Beene" B) Pleated skirt of same. side zipper. applied belt at L side. Cut out trim approximately 8 " from hem.
Date: 1970/1975
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Ensemble

Description: Skirt ensemble of wool. A) Jacket of light brown twill angora wool; hip-bone length; chest and sleeves of grey angora; knit; curved hem; Designer's label: "Geoffrey / Beene" B) Skirt of same twill weave wool; midi length; flare; gathered front waist band; welted pockets. Lined in silk? C) Striped shirt of mauve, burgundy, white, yellow wool; simple weave; upper hip length; long sleeve; no collar; 2 button placket; decorative wool trim at hem of shirt and sleeve; Designer's label: "Geoffrey … more
Date: 1977/1982
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Ensemble

Description: (a) Shirt of silk. Top and sleeves of beige silk doupioni. Collar bone area, back yoke, and 4" of hem are beige silk with grey dots. Peter Pan-like collar. Placket with four buttons. Decorative bone-colored trim at sleeve end, hem, and separation of fabrics. Long sleeve. Designer label at center back neckline: Geoffrey Beene (b) Midi skirt of loose weave linen. Flare. Cartridge pleating at waist. Pockets. Deco trim at hem. (c) Belt of woven twill weave fabric. White and blue/grey.
Date: 1978/1988
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Ensemble

Description: Ensemble of houndstooth brown and tan wool. A) Jacket with collar; small wooden buttons. Long sleeves. Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus" Remains of removed label at side seam. B) Mid-length skirt of self; flared. Designer's label at left side seam: "Geoffrey / Beene" Union label Size: 6 "Front" label C) Belt of brown leather with closure of three snaps. Designer's stamp on reverse: "Geoffrey Beene" and "1481 6"
Date: 1973/1983
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Ensemble

Description: Ensemble of wool. A) Shirt of dark brown cotton with Japanese floral and carp motif. Long sleeves; collar with stand; four button placket; wooden buttons; dark brown with rectangle tie attached to neck at center back. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Geoffrey / Beene" Union label, cleaning instructions and size "6" tags at right side seam. B) Jacket of military green wool. Rounded neckline. Seams at waist in a V; finished hem in curved V. Pocket flaps at waist. Three large green d… more
Date: 1975/1976
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #2501

Description: McCall's Designer Collection Pattern #2501 to make a jumper in two lengths with pockets and a buttoned bodice and a blouse with a collar and buttoned bands on the long set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1970
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Floral dress and scarf

Description: Maxi dress of black seersucker in large yellow flower motif. Asymmetric hem; basque inspired waistline dips to left of center with release pleats. Long dolman sleeves with zipper cuffs and hook & eye closure. Bound rounded neckline and sleeve hems. Center back zipper closure; unlined. Designer label: Geoffrey Beene Union label. B) Matching scarf in triangular shape.
Date: 1975/1979
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Jumpsuit

Description: Jumpsuit of cream wool knit with center front zipper. V-neck. Silk lined. Designer label: "Beene / Bazaar" B) Belt of orange grosgrain ribbon with gold braided trim and a gold buckle.
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Skirt ensemble

Description: Skirt ensemble of yellow fabric with black lace. A) Crop top of yellow satin overlaid in yellow net with applied yellow raffia in floral pattern. Bordered in black lace with scalloped and picot edges. Fitted. Double breasted black button closure; sleeveless. Narrow yellow grosgrain ribbon petersham. Designer label: Geoffrey Beene B) Midi skirt of yellow knit overlaid in black lace. Straight style with fitted waist and hem of scalloped lace matching top. Left side zipper closure with hook & bar… more
Date: 1974/1980
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Suede top

Description: Woman's top of red perforated dot suede. Styled with wide round neckline with center front slit closure by three clear plastic snaps; turned-down corners. Long tapered kimono style sleeves. Center front and center back seams. Drawstring waistline with red suede tie. Unlined. Length: 21" (54.6cm) Designer label: Beged-Or Italia / Made in Italy Size "4" tag
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Beged-Or

Leather handbag

Description: Clutch style handbag of black patent leather. Spring bar opening with decorative triangular pull tabs. Detachable handle of matching black patent with lobster claw clasps. Lined in black fabric with zipper and slip pockets. Stored in designer dust bag of lavender/gray flannel. Designer's label: SUSAN BENNIS WARREN EDWARDS / Hand Made in Italy Measurements: Width: 11 1/4" Height: 8" without handle Height:20 3/4" with handle Depth: 1 3/4"
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Bennis, Susan & Edwards, Warren

Leather sandals

Description: D'Orsay pumps of yellow snakeskin ("pitias") leather. Yellow snakeskin ("pitias") with metallic silver leather piping. Low, pointed toe cap. Pointed, open toe. Swirled pattern with silver from inside toe to outer vamp along toe cap portion; also at outer heel cap portion. 1½" (3.8cm) modified pyramid-style covered heel. Natural leather sole; stamped at shank, "designed by Susan Bennis Warren Edwards, hand made in Italy, 7." Lined in gold metallic leather. Inside label, shoe #4593. Measurements… more
Date: 1975/1979
Creator: Bennis, Susan & Edwards, Warren

Leather shoes

Description: D'Orsay pumps of dark blue alligator leather. Open toe with rounded point. Toe cap with scalloped panel on both sides; heel cap with small scallop edge on both sides. 2" covered heel in matching alligator leather. Leather sole; lined in dark blue and metallic silver leather. Style number 4591.
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Bennis, Susan & Edwards, Warren

Suede boots

Description: Pair of woman's full length boots of black suede and teal leather. Trimmed at upper vamp and topline with angled, lightning bolt, line of bright blue and red suede. Black suede boot top with slight flare. Topline with suede bands with V-shaped slit at front and back. Long toe cap of teal leather with suede bands upper. Pointed toe. 1½" (3.8cm) modified pyramid-style heel, covered in teal leather. Natural leather sole. Stamped at shank: Designed by Susan Bennis Warren Edwards / Hand Made in Ital… more
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Bennis, Susan & Edwards, Warren

Day Dress

Description: Day dress of black, blue, gray and yellow nylon jersey knit. Elbow length, set-in sleeves are black with banded cuffs in gold, yellow, blue and black pattern. Rounded, banded neckline. Knee length. Natural waistline is slightly gathered at sides and back. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Unlined. Signed "Paganne" in pattern of dress. Designer's label at neckline to left of zipper: "Paganne Ltd. / by Gene Berk -8-" Care label at neckline to right of zipper.
Date: 1975/1979
Creator: Berk, Gene
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