1970s Graphic Geoffrey Beene Silk Backless Dress designer-ossie-clark The photos do not come

The photos do not come close to capturing the depth and prettiness of the color and how the fabric moves and drapes when the wearer moves

The top is covered with a scatter of little round faux pearls that are sewn on in a tighter pattern as you near the top of the shoulder

Bodice: 11" from shoulder seam to top of detailing at the waist seam

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED (though if you are narrow through the shoudlers the rest can be fitted quite variable in size)

This contrasts sharply with the vertically striped skirt

1970s Graphic Geoffrey Beene Silk Backless Dress designer-ossie-clark The photos do not comeThis dress is a wonderful and early example of Geoffrey Beene's work and to me completely sums up the Beene aesthetic pieces with a simple cut that had unexpected details and bold use of fabrics that made you catch your breathe. From the front this is a bold and wonderful sleeveless bodice. The graphic curved print has been screened onto a bengaline silk. The bodice is fitted and then the skirt sweeps out and there are literally yards of fabric in