1960s Geoffrey Beene Boutique Waffle Weave Halter Dress designer-vivienne-westwood It is a custom fabric

It is a custom fabric and a stunning confection of woven silk brocade with portions of it being a fine black chenille

it is still extremely wearable and for me the patina these early pieces gain add to their shabby chic allure

Kelly only produced collections for five short years - starting in 1985 and ending with his death in 1990

It is also very versatile since it is separates and the pieces can be worn together and presents as a gown

This oversized

1960s Geoffrey Beene Boutique Waffle Weave Halter Dress designer-vivienne-westwood It is a custom fabricThe color combination in this dress are amazing they have an almost graphic feel that makes it look so very modern still. The entire dress is made of a waffle weave cotton whose "waffle" is large and pronounced and acts as a design element in itself. The halter sweeps up and around the neck, hooking into place. I love the deep chocolate edges with a wide black band as it really emphasizes the bust. A band of chocolate and black anchor the hem as well