Amazing Fashion Designs by Geoffrey Beene in the 1960s

Born as Samuel Albert Bozeman Jr. in Haynesville, Louisiana, American fashion designer Geoffrey Beene was one of New York’s most famous fashion designers, recognized for his artistic and technical skills and for creating simple, comfortable and dressy women’s wear.

Fashion designs by Geoffrey Beene in the 1960s

In 2018, the Geoffrey Beene brand was acquired by PVH who previously produced the brand under license.

On June 23, 2021, it was announced that the Geoffrey Beene brand would be sold to Authentic Brands Group alongside Van Heusen, Izod, and Arrow. The sale closed on August 2, 2021, with United Legwear & Apparel Company named as its licensee alongside the Van Heusen and Arrow brands. However, in April 2023 it was announced that Versa Group would be the new licensee for the Geoffrey Beene brand.

Take a look at these amazing photos to see portraits of classic beauties wearing fashion designs by Geoffrey Beene in the 1960s.

Brigitte Bauer in pink silk crêpe dress by Geogfrey Beene, beaded braid by K.J.L., photo by Gordon Parks, Vogue 1965

Mimi London in red wool plaid with high-waist belt by Geoffrey Beene for Teal Traina, photo by Bruce Davidson, Vogue, March 1, 1962

Wilhelmina in tortoiseshell-anemone print peplum dress by Geoffrey Beene for Teal Traina, neckace by Bergère, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue US, March 1963

Iris Bianchi in tweed houndstooth check suit with mandarin-collared jacket over a sashed wool jersey turtleneck by Geoffrey Beene, hat by Halston, photo by Saul Leiter, Harper's Bazaar, July 1964

Benedetta Barzini (l) and model in long Art Nouveau dresses in silk crêpe printed by artist Tzaims Luksus and designed by Geoffrey Beene, coiffures by Kenneth, photo by Gordon Parks, Vogue, March 1, 1965

Benedetta Barzini in silk crêpe Art Nouveau print by Tzaims Luksus designed by Geoffrey Beene, coiffure by Kenneth, photo by gordon parks, Vogue, March 1, 1965

Brigitte Bauer in Chinese pink silk crêpe two-piece dress by Geoffrey Beene, rings andribboned and beaded braid by K.J.L., coiffure by Pierre of House of Revlon, photo by Gordon Parks, Vogue, October 1, 1965

Model in long wavy Art Nouveau printed silk dress by Geoffrey Beene, print by Tzaims Luksus, coiffure by Kenneth, photo by Gordon Parks, Vogue, March 1, 1965

Agneta Frieberg in quilted cotton dress printed with roses in bloom on lollipop sticks with pinwheel bow by Geoffrey Beene, shoes by Evelyn Schless, photo by Louis Faurer, Harper's Bazaar, May 1966

Astrid Heeren in a short shirtwaist in silk surah paisley by Geoffrey Beene, earrings by Charles Elkaim, photo by Hiro, Harper's Bazaar, March 1966

Agneta Darin and Marola Witt, fashion by Geoffrey Beene, photo by Hiro, Harper's Bazaar, February 1967

Alberta Tiburzi in translucent silk kimono in colorful print of ornage, green and pink by Geoffrey Beene, coiffure by Richard of Henri Bendel, photo by Hiro, Harper's Bazaar, February 1967

Model in cyclamen-pink, wool melton coat with short sleeves rounded and upswept pockets by Geoffrey Beene, hat by Halston, photo by Bill Silano, Harper's Bazaar, February 1967

Raquel Welch in pale pink silk crêpe hostess pajamas hemmed in ostrich feathers by Geoffrey Beene, earrings by Mimi di N, shoes by Julianelli, coiffure by Michael of Leonard, photo by David Bailey, Vogue, March 1, 1967

Vicki Hilbert in large floral print of white on black cotton by Geoffrey Beene, National Cotton Council ad, Harper's Bazaar, April 1967

Berkley Johnson in scarlet tuxedo with long fitted jacket over scarlet dress with black serge bib and long black sleeves by Geoffrey Beene, photo by Hiro, Harper's Bazaar, September 1968

Marisa Berenson in white organdie shirt-top and red and white silk polka-dotted skirt edged in white ostrich and sashed in black velvet by Geoffrey Beene, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, February 15, 1968

Pam Barkentin in dress by Geoffrey Beene, ad for "Long Lash" Mascara by Helena Rubinstein, photo by Marie Cosindas commisioned by Helena Rubinstein, Vogue, September 15, 1968

Samantha Jones in air-light brocade djellaba showered with gleams of silver, lavender, black and a sky of blues by Geoffrey Beene, matching headband by Adolfo, photo by Richard Avedon, Vogue, October 1, 1968

Lauren Hutton in a colorful cotton peasant dress by Geoffrey Beene, Harper's Bazaar, September 1969

Maud Adams in long evening dress covered in front and cut away in back with the updated Poirot rose printed on satin of Qiana nylon, by Geoffrey Beene, Harper's Bazaar, January 1969

Model in a fluid wool dress in flowing sensuous serpentines of color by Geoffry Beene, Vogue, November 1, 1969

Susan Forristal in beautiful Imperial paisley dress in reds and yellows with high bodice and neckline bound in black braid by Geoffrey Beene in Orceyre cotton, photo by James Moore, Harper's Bazaar, June 1969

Ulla Bomser in Abraham fabric and Lurex dress by Geoffrey Beene, Vogue, November 1, 1969

Willy van Rooy in colorful silk bandana print skirt and short bare top by Geoffrey Beene, bracelet by Mimi di N, photo by James Moore, Harper's Bazaar, April 1969