Evening Dress In Cotton Patchwork With Striped And Printed Overskirt — Geoffrey Beene (american, B.1927, D.2004)

Evening dress in cotton patchwork with striped and printed overskirt

Explore Geoffrey Beene’s vibrant 1969 patchwork evening dress! Bold floral & geometric cotton, striped overskirt, & Art Deco influences. A unique textile artwork by the American designer.


geoffrey beene (american, b.1927, d.2004) (1927 - 2004)

Discover Geoffrey Beene: American fashion designer known for cerebral, modernist designs & 'architect of clothing.' Explore his innovative evening gowns & cocktail dresses.

Museum of the City of New York (New York City, United States of America)

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A: Patchwork dress of bold primary color floral and foulard prints on cotton; shirtwaist bodice with full-length full dirndl skirt; wide pointed turn collar; cap sleeves; fitted natural waist; five plastic buttons of contrasing colors on center front closure; cream polyester lining. B: Vertically striped cotton pique overskirt printed with stemmed flowers; calf-length; full gathered skirt joined with elasticated waistband cross-lacing center front with brown silk velvet ribbon. Label, A: Beene / bazaar. Worn by Suzanne Slesin.