Three Geoffrey Beene Evening Dresses, Fall 1990
The second and third dress are featured in the illustrations by Alber Elbaz available in Lot 182.
A duplicate of this dress was donated by Geoffrey Beene to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York in 2001. The accession number for that dress is 2001.393.99.
The First: Black jersey dress with quilted gunmetal gray satin yoke and bodice.
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Inventory No.: 1467
The Second: Black jersey dress with multi-hued abstract floral printed wrap belt.
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Inventory No.: 1424
The Third: Black jersey with quilted silver lame back bodice evening dress.
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Inventory No.: 1423
The First:
Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Chest: 13"
Waist: 12.5"
Hip: 19"
Length (underarm to hem): 47"
The Second:
Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Chest: 14.5"
Waist: 12"
Shoulders: 15"
Hip: 17"
Length (underarm to hem): 49"
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 27 "
The Third:
Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Chest: 15"
Waist: 12"
Hip: 17"
Length (underarm to hem): 51"
Condition
Condition:The First:Overall condition is very good with a few loose stitches at left center back.
The Second:Overall condition is good with a few stitches loose under the arm on side seams and patch front left shoulder and small hole at left front neckline. The Third:Overall condition is good with split in zipper tape at waist and loose stitches, and the black quilted vinyl is aged.
The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. As everything is sold 'as is', we suggest that you request a more detailed condition report and additional photo. This can be obtained via the INQUIRE button or by email at couturecr@lesliehindman.com. Condition is a matter of opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact