1960s Geoffrey Beene Chocolate Chiffon Over an Orange Inlay Backless Maxi Dress designer-paco-rabanne I love how the body

I love how the body of the gown is a simple sheath that belies its hidden construction underneath

The bodice is strapless and sculpted to the body

but there are not closures below the waist

The bodice is completely gathered in soft pleats held in place by the vertical bands that run down the front

5" from top of bodice to lower waist band

1960s Geoffrey Beene Chocolate Chiffon Over an Orange Inlay Backless Maxi Dress designer-paco-rabanne I love how the bodyGeoffrey Beene was one of the great American fashion designers and he was recognized for both his artistic and technical skills. He launched his label in 1963 and a piece from his very first collection landed the cover of Vogue. A Coty award followed a year later and in 1984 the Council of Fashion Designers created the annual Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement award in honor of Beene's fashion legacy. Geoffrey Beene's evening wear rarely misses the