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Three Geoffrey Beene Evening Dresses, 1969

Three Geoffrey Beene Evening Dresses, 1969

Duplicates of the third dress (far right) can be found in major fashion museums, such as the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City (accession number: 2002.58.1) or the Museum of the City of New York (accession number: 81.12.1AB).

The First: Gold lame matelasse 'purity' dress with trompe l'oeil vest of gold macrame with rhinestones and metal tassels.
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Inventory No.: 50

The Second: Red, black, and yellow printed cotton evening dress with stand collar, bishop sleeve, black ribbon detailing, full short skirt, a center back zipper closure, and matching head scarf.
Label: No Label. Attributed to Geoffrey Beene
Inventory No.: 30ab

The Third: Short gold lamé evening dress with gold flat braid ribbon trim, attached gilt metal tasseled lariat necklace and wide, self-fabric belt.
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Inventory No.: 51

The First:
Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Chest: 17.5"
Waist: 15"
Hip: 21"
Shoulders: 15"
Length (underarm to hem): 28"
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 26"

The Second:
Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Chest: 17"
Waist: 14.5"
Hip: 22"
Shoulders: 15"
Length (underarm to hem): 49"
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 26"

The Third:
Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Chest: 17.5"
Waist: 14.5"
Hip: 22"
Shoulders: 16"
Length (underarm to hem): 32"
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 25.5"

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Condition:
The First:
Overall condition is very good with no condition issues.

The Second:
Overall condition is very good with two small brown spots on center front hem.

The Third:
Overall condition is excellent with no apparent condition issues.

The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. As everything is sold 'as is', we suggest that you request a more detailed condition report and additional photo. This can be obtained via the INQUIRE button or by email at couturecr@lesliehindman.com. Condition is a matter of opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

timothylong@hindmanauctions.com 312.334.4222

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.

Michael Hall

Cataloguer, Couture & Luxury Accessories

michaelhall@hindmanauctions.com 312 280 1212

Beatrice Levine

Account Executive

beatricelevine@hindmanauctions.com 312 280 1212

Property from the Geoffrey Beene Archive: Clothes that Care

Three Geoffrey Beene Evening Dresses, 1969

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