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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 ensemble

Description: Dress ensemble heavily trimmed in black net and large purple sequins. A) Dress of black crepe with wide applied waist of black net and purple sequins. Below knee length; cap sleeve with shoulder pads. Collarless, jewel neckline. Pleating above waistband creates draped bustline effect. Pleating below waistband forms side pockets. Center back zipper; lined in black. Designer label: Geoffrey Beene / New York Union label. B) Jacket of black fur felt with lower half applied in black net with picots… more
Date: 1980/1989
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: 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: 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: 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: Ensemble consisting of a brown linen dress and jacket. a) Brown linen dress. Sleeveless. Squared off v-neckline. Neckline and sleeves have black trim. Pockets have upturned flaps with same black trim. Brown silk lining at top--no lining in skirt. b) Matching brown linen jacket. Three black button closure in front. Black trim to match trim on dress. Long sleeve with black trim. Designer label in center neckline in jacket: "Geoffrey Beene"
Date: Autumn 1968
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. A) Jacket - Dolman sleeves in black wool jersey. Jacket with red satin facings and back panel. Center front closure forms "V" with overlapping panels, secured with one large and one small hook & eye at midriff, and a second small hook and loop higher on bust. Each sleeve with 4" plastic zipper closure at wrist and hook & eye. Edged on all parts with shiny black woven metallic ribbon. Black taffeta lining. Label: "Geoffrey Beene / New York" "Amen Wardy" B) Skirt - Alternating vertical… more
Date: 1990/1999
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: 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 black jersey knit. a) Dress with long sleeves. No collar. Below-knee length. Invisible center back zipper. Curved seam at hips. Pockets. Black star sequins covering seam on front. Designer label at center back neckline: Geoffrey Beene (b) Jacket to waist. Peplum. Long sleeve. Sequins at right lapel and large beaded buttons on princess line. Retailer label: Neiman Marcus
Date: 1985/1995
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

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
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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
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2232

Description: Vogue American Designer Pattern #2232 by Geoffrey Been to make a loose-fitting a-line jacket with front extending to side back to create a draped silhouette, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 2001
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2232

Description: Vogue American Designer Pattern #2232 by Geoffrey Been to make a loose-fitting a-line jacket with front extending to side back to create a draped silhouette, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1998
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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