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Geoffrey Beene
American, 1927–2004
Wedding dress, 2002
Double-faced silk satin
Geoffrey Beene was an iconic, award-winning American fashion designer known for the simplicity of his luxurious designs. He created haute couture for women that married comfort with luxury. Beene's clients included Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon, Nancy Reagan, Faye Dunaway, and Glenn Close. This sleek, modern white silk satin trapeze gown with a neck ruffle at the center back and train highlights his impeccable styling, architectural sensibility, and technical dexterity—making his receipt of an honorary doctorate from the Rhode Island School of Design come as no surprise.
Gift of Mr. Geoffrey Beene, 2004
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Wedding dress
Designed by: Geoffrey Beene (American, 1927–2004)
American
Spring 2002
Object Place: New York, New York
Medium/Technique
Double-faced silk satin
Dimensions
Center back: 189.2 cm (74 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Geoffrey Beene
Accession Number2004.692
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CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
Geoffrey Beene
American, 1927–2004
Wedding dress, 2002
Double-faced silk satin
Geoffrey Beene was an iconic, award-winning American fashion designer known for the simplicity of his luxurious designs. He created haute couture for women that married comfort with luxury. Beene's clients included Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon, Nancy Reagan, Faye Dunaway, and Glenn Close. This sleek, modern white silk satin trapeze gown with a neck ruffle at the center back and train highlights his impeccable styling, architectural sensibility, and technical dexterity—making his receipt of an honorary doctorate from the Rhode Island School of Design come as no surprise.
Gift of Mr. Geoffrey Beene, 2004
DescriptionWhite silk satin trapeze gown with neck ruffle at center back and train.
ProvenanceSpring 2002, created by Geoffrey Beene; after 2002, with Geoffrey Beene archive; 2004, gift to the MFA (October 27, 2004).
CopyrightReproduced with permission.