1960s Geoffrey Beene Purple, Pink and Cream Silk Gown with Silver Polka Dots clothing_romper Wonderful modernist necklace by Yves

Wonderful modernist necklace by Yves Saint Laurent

He immigrated the United States in 1961

Hand picked zipper at center back

He is known for the bubble dress created in the 1960s

Kahn was also a good friend of Stanley Marcus of Neiman Marcus

1960s Geoffrey Beene Purple, Pink and Cream Silk Gown with Silver Polka Dots clothing_romper Wonderful modernist necklace by YvesYouthful & fun scoop neck evening gown done in a sheer metallic polka dot over silk with a pink bow belt. Silk satin gathered skirt is an off white. Sheer sleeves button at cuff. Zips at back. All lined in silk. Geoffrey Beene began his career in the 1950s, designing under numerous New York houses including Teal Traina, finally opening his own label in 1963. Beene was incredibly conscious of the human body, and was particularly regardful of the figure