Documented Fall 1984 Geoffrey Beene Couture Silver Grey & Black Silk Dress w Metallic Chiffon Ties designer-norman-norell Item# A163

Item# A163

This elaborate applique gives the simple cut of the dress an instant dose of high glamour and the bird itself is like wearing a huge piece of jewelry

His boutique line was launched in 1984 and was high end ready to wear and very expensive

Yma has worn them folded up and you could wear them either depending on how long you want the sleeves to hang

Documented Fall 1984 Geoffrey Beene Couture Silver Grey & Black Silk Dress w Metallic Chiffon Ties designer-norman-norell Item# A163Geoffrey 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 from the Fall 1984 collection and