1970s Graphic Geoffrey Beene Silk Backless Dress designer-adrian The simple halter strap slips

The simple halter strap slips over the neck or you can tuck it and wear it strapless

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It's a stunner and in excellent condition

My camera could not capture it and it is very faint

1970s Graphic Geoffrey Beene Silk Backless Dress designer-adrian The simple halter strap slipsThis dress is a wonderful and early example of Geoffrey Beene's work and to me completely sums up the Beene aesthetic pieces with a simple cut that had unexpected details and bold use of fabrics that made you catch your breathe. From the front this is a bold and wonderful sleeveless bodice. The graphic curved print has been screened onto a bengaline silk. The bodice is fitted and then the skirt sweeps out and there are literally yards of fabric in