c1972 Geoffrey Beene Silk Black & White Dot Dress designer-balmain What a beautiful 1960s silk

What a beautiful 1960s silk chiffon maxi dress from Oscar De La Renta

"I just wanted it to be about fashion

We love Hanae Mori here and this silk caftan with its beaded rows from shoulder to hem is a beauty

A vented pleat is worked down the back seam

This gives it a wonderful graphic feel and depth

c1972 Geoffrey Beene Silk Black & White Dot Dress designer-balmain What a beautiful 1960s silkI have had the twin of this dress in the shop ages ago and was so pleased to have another become available. This is one of my favorite designs from Mr Beene and feels as fresh and wearable now as when it was first deigned. The Geoffrey Beene Boutique label was launched in 1972 and I believe this to be from early on in that launch as you can clearly see the sixties influence in the design. The bodice is cut to skin over the bust with long, slim sleeves