1960s Geoffrey Beene Colorful Silk Dress designer-herve-leger Made of a silk chiffon

Made of a silk chiffon in an inky black

Thea Porter only did this one 1971 RTW collection in her time as a designer and this is a piece for that single collection

The gown is cut long and full

upper back and arms for comfort

Soft pinks

1960s Geoffrey Beene Colorful Silk Dress designer-herve-leger Made of a silk chiffonThis is a fantastic little dress and a bright and colorful one as well! This is everything I love about Beene! It is meticulously made and has used the finest silk that has been beautifully screened with a gorgeous and bright print. Yet it still has that easy to wear, American sportswear feel to it. The silk used is a silk twill think Hermes scarf in weight and feel. This type of silk really holds color superbly and this glorious, huge floral print on