1990s Geoffrey Beene Black Ribbon Net Lace Dress w Nude Interior & Tied Panel Detailing designer-leonard-paris I count† eight panels through

I count† eight panels through the body of the jacket alone and four of these have additional seaming worked into them to form that phenomenal silhouette

This lovely example of just that is made from a beautifully printed fluid jersey that drapes and moves fabulously

The fabric is still strong and wearable but the bright lime green colour has faded and changed to yellow in areas

It is insanely gorgeous and the photos are not capturing the richness of the fabric and the astonishing condition - to have a piece in this color form this time period come through and look so fabulous is amazing

There is an inner camisole made of silk and little cropped silk pants whose hems are edged with that same print

1990s Geoffrey Beene Black Ribbon Net Lace Dress w Nude Interior & Tied Panel Detailing designer-leonard-paris I count† eight panels throughGeoffrey Beene was one of the great American fashion designers and he was recognized for both his artistic and technical skills. He launched his label in 1963 and a piece from his very first collection landed the cover of Vogue. A Coty award followed a year later and in 1984 the Council of Fashion Designers created the annual Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement award in honor of Beene's fashion legacy. This dress is gorgeous. It is one of his