Museum Held Fall 1990-91 Geoffrey Beene Sequin & Lace Dress designer-bill-gibb Made of a fine silk

Made of a fine silk the dress is cut in a sleek sheath that nips in at the waist and follows your curves

If this was not made for someone in a band I would be astounded

It is lined in that same brightly hued satin - a wonderful nod to the attention paid to the details then

Note that the suit photos as black but is a deep navy in person

The belt is original and snap and hooks to close

Museum Held Fall 1990-91 Geoffrey Beene Sequin & Lace Dress designer-bill-gibb Made of a fine silkOnly one year before Beene had opened a retail shop on 5th Avenue and his business was booming. For the 1990 season his designs were sleek and body conscious and remain to this day one of the most copied of seasons. The focus was on curves both the female form in the dress and the lines that made up the dresses. He played with a mix of fabrics and textures mixing lace, velvet, chiffon and sequins with abandon. This is a stunning example of this season