1980s Geoffrey Beene Graphic Strapless Dress designer-mr-blackwell laid back feel

laid back feel

and even had a retrospective exhibition at the venerable Olga Korper Gallery in 1983

Silver cording is hand set and acts as frames to the huge glass crystal rhinestones

It is made of a felted wool

Sequins are hand applied and all seem to be present

1980s Geoffrey Beene Graphic Strapless Dress designer-mr-blackwell laid back feelI love the graphic feel of this little black strapless dress from Geoffrey Beene with its two saucy cream felt details on the bust. The body is a slim column of black silk wool crepe and the fabric has a slight bit of texture to it so as you get closer it gets more visually interesting. On the exterior it seems like a simple sheath but inside there is a full built in bustier of silk and boning that gives you a very structured feel as you wear it. The