1960s Geoffrey Beene Black Silk Top with Green Bows brocade Designer seaming

Designer seaming

Exquisite vintage purse by Rosenfeld for Saks Fifth Avenue

and we at MRS Couture always argue about whether to sell them or keep them for our collection

While her name has never been well known her dresses have been seen a number of museum collections and have stood the test of time as she used quality fabrics and had wonderful construction

Shifts Internationale Designs were also from Miami and made whimsical botanical prints

1960s Geoffrey Beene Black Silk Top with Green Bows brocade Designer seamingTake a look at this fascinating tunic styled top from early Geoffrey Beene. The top is tailored with vents on each side and decorative green bows. It has a long zipper closure on the back as well as a lightweight silk lining. 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