Born as Samuel Albert Bozeman Jr. in Haynesville, Louisiana, American fashion designer Geoffrey Beene was one of New York’s most famous fashion designers, recognized for his artistic and technical skills and for creating simple, comfortable and dressy women’s wear.
Fashion designs by Geoffrey Beene in the 1960s
In 2018, the Geoffrey Beene brand was acquired by PVH who previously produced the brand under license.
On June 23, 2021, it was announced that the Geoffrey Beene brand would be sold to Authentic Brands Group alongside Van Heusen, Izod, and Arrow. The sale closed on August 2, 2021, with United Legwear & Apparel Company named as its licensee alongside the Van Heusen and Arrow brands. However, in April 2023 it was announced that Versa Group would be the new licensee for the Geoffrey Beene brand.
Take a look at these amazing photos to see portraits of classic beauties wearing fashion designs by Geoffrey Beene in the 1960s.
Brigitte Bauer in pink silk crêpe dress by Geogfrey Beene, beaded braid by K.J.L., photo by Gordon Parks, Vogue 1965
Mimi London in red wool plaid with high-waist belt by Geoffrey Beene for Teal Traina, photo by Bruce Davidson, Vogue, March 1, 1962
Wilhelmina in tortoiseshell-anemone print peplum dress by Geoffrey Beene for Teal Traina, neckace by Bergère, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue US, March 1963
Iris Bianchi in tweed houndstooth check suit with mandarin-collared jacket over a sashed wool jersey turtleneck by Geoffrey Beene, hat by Halston, photo by Saul Leiter, Harper’s Bazaar, July 1964
Benedetta Barzini (l) and model in long Art Nouveau dresses in silk crêpe printed by artist Tzaims Luksus and designed by Geoffrey Beene, coiffures by Kenneth, photo by Gordon Parks, Vogue, March 1, 1965
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