Geoffrey Beene's genius was cut, the way he made clothes move with the body instead of against it, and this dress is a clean example of that philosophy in action. The silk trapeze collar is the signature flourish here, echoed by a pleated hem and an attached belt that cinches the waist without a single extra seam doing the work. It's union made, a small but real marker of the American manufacturing this house was known for.
Condition: Very Good
Condition details: Small moth holes on the front, back of skirt, and along the belt; not very noticeable. Sold as-is.
Era/Decade: 1960s
Fabric/Materials: Silk collar detail; primary body fabric not specified in current listing
Design characteristics: Silk trapeze-style collar, pleated hem, full skirt, attached self-belt
