1980s Geoffrey Beene Green Check Taffeta and Black Wool Dress w Purple Jacket Moto jacket Bust 40" Length from nape

Bust     40" Length from nape of neck     25" Sleeves 25" Shoulder to Shoulder across the back    17"

zippers on the cuffs

and the "front" label he used in his pieces

LENGTH: 48”

and his designs were always influenced by his Southern and African American roots

1980s Geoffrey Beene Green Check Taffeta and Black Wool Dress w Purple Jacket Moto jacket Bust 40" Length from napeThis vintage Geoffrey Beene 2 piece evening ensemble is a perfect example of the iconic elements found in Beene's designs. The dress has Beene's unique waistline (he rarely did a traditional one) and a scoop neck black wool bodice. The skirt portion is in a green checked taffeta with a slight high low hem with lace trim and pockets. Beene was always mixing a variety of textured fabrics in uncommon ways and he also loved using contrasting colors. The