1990s Geoffrey Beene Black Ribbon Net Lace Dress w Nude Interior & Tied Panel Detailing designer-leonard-paris This foundation of this set

This foundation of this set starts with its fabric choice and it is a beautiful choice of fabric indeed

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

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

The dress itself is made from a deep burgundy colored silk chiffon

1990s Geoffrey Beene Black Ribbon Net Lace Dress w Nude Interior & Tied Panel Detailing designer-leonard-paris This foundation of this setGeoffrey 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