Three Geoffrey Beene Evening Dresses, 1980s-90s

A duplicateof the left dress is featured in a photograph by Andrew Eccles on page 14 and the photograph by Jack Deutsch on page 104 of the 1995 'Geoffrey Beene' book by Brenda Cullerton.

A duplicate of the dress on the right features on page 111 of the 1995 'Geoffrey Beene' book by Brenda Cullerton.

The First: Black jersey knit backless dress with nude crepe de chine inserts at lower back, scoop neckline, and fitted sleeves.
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Inventory No.: 1353

The Second: A Fall 1985 sequined long dress embroidered overall with small pearlescent beige sequins and at the skirt with large black triangular panels of black small sequins.
Label: Geoffrey Beene New York
Inventory No.: 864

The Third: Black jersey knit dress with champagne hued sequin detail around neckline and along back and center back zipper closure.
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Inventory No.: 1352

The First:
Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Chest: 15.5"
Waist: 13"
Hip: 17.5"
Shoulders: 16"
Length (underarm to hem): 49"
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 23"

The Second:
Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Chest: 17"
Waist: 12"
Hip: 18"
Shoulders: 16.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 53"
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 23"

The Third:
Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Chest: 15"
Waist: 13"
Hip: 16"
Shoulders: 15.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 53"
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 23"

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Condition:
The First:
Overall condition is excellent with no apparent condition issues.

The Second:
Overall condition is good with missing sequins on back right neckline and top of right sleeve. Small tear on center back inside hem.

The Third:
Overall condition is very good condition with a few popped sitiches at back seam on hip. A few missing sequins on right center front neck.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

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Mr. Long has nearly 20 years of experience as a curator of fashion and decorative arts in museums including the Museum of London, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and the Chicago History Museum. At Hindman, he works with individual clients, collectors, dealers, and museums to bring to auction collections of couture and luxury accessories. Mr. Long’s recent publications include Charles James: Designer in Detail and a chapter on the same designer in London Couture: British Luxury 1923–1975, both published by V&A Publishing.

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Three Geoffrey Beene Evening Dresses, 1980s-90s

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