Three Geoffrey Beene Dresses, c.1968 -70s

The First: Black velvet dress trimmed with black red and white velvet stripes. Center front closure with long sleeves.
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Inventory No.: 65

The Second: Navy rayon shantung a-line dress with fold down collar, center front ivory leather buttons and belt.
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Inventory No.: 25

The Third: Black velvet dress trimmed with black satin ribbon around waist and below elbow of sleeves. Center back zip.
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Inventory No.: 56

The First:
Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Chest: 16"
Waist: 13.5"
Hip: 20"
Shoulders: 14"
Length (underarm to hem): 27.5"
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 21"

The Second:
Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Chest: 18"
Waist: 17"
Hip: 20.5"
Shoulders: 15"
Length (underarm to hem): 26"
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 23.25"
Belt: 1.25" wide

The Third:
Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Chest: 16.25"
Waist: 14"
Hip: 18"
Shoulders: 14.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 32"
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 19"

The Geoffrey Beene Archive

Condition:
The First: Overall in good condition with minor wear around the center front zipper. Some minor soiling around the neckline from wear. The glue that used to hold the fabric to the belt has come loose. Left chain stitch belt loop is missing and the right is broken. Bald spot about 1/2" x 1/2" is in the red velvet trim on the right hem.

The Second:
Overall condition is good condition with minor soiling of the CF buttons. Belt is in good condition.

The Third:
Overall condition is good with some minor discoloration of the lace sleeve hems. Some loose stitching under the right arm hole. Missing fabric flower on the right elbow.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

[email protected]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.

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Cataloguer, Couture & Luxury Accessories

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Three Geoffrey Beene Dresses, c.1968 -70s

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