1960s Geoffrey Beene Chocolate Chiffon Over an Orange Inlay Backless Maxi Dress designer-paco-rabanne The bodice is completely gathered

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

This is a superb basic that has a wonderful nod to military wear with its structured shape and shoulder detailing

The resulting dress this kit makes is similar to the ones pictured here

The bodice is strapless and sculpted to the body

but there are not closures below the waist

1960s Geoffrey Beene Chocolate Chiffon Over an Orange Inlay Backless Maxi Dress designer-paco-rabanne The bodice is completely gatheredGeoffrey 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