Fabulous Fall 1978 Geoffrey Beene Runway Oversized Mohair Blanket Cocoon Coat designer-donald-brooks for the happiness of all

for the happiness of all

The main body of the piece is is literally covered with these little silver squares and the back is a solid panel silver covered mesh-work

Hand finishes and made to demi-couture standards

It is a dress made to last a lifetime with classic lines will forever remain in style

Wrapped around the base of the crown is a hand made wide ivory silk band

Fabulous Fall 1978 Geoffrey Beene Runway Oversized Mohair Blanket Cocoon Coat designer-donald-brooks for the happiness of allGeoffrey 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 on the cover of Vogue. A Coty award followed a year later. In 1984 the Council of Fashion Designers created the annual Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement award in honor of Beene's fashion legacy. We will be happy to find runway photos of this