VINTAGE VS MODERN - Geoffrey Beene Takes On Michael Kors

You know what they say "everything old is new again" and this is a great example. On the left we have a current Michael Kors Spring 2010 and on the right a modern vintage Geoffrey Beene from the early 1990s. Once again you can see the advantages of choosing modern vintage over current style. It gives you both great value and a unique look where the other gives you an expensive price and the ability to see your choice on a multitude of others. It also makes you wonder how Kors can keep a straight face when critiquing others for "borrowing" when judging on Project Runway. I guess it is a question of "do as I say not as I do".......what do you think?

VINTAGE CELEBRITY SPOTLIGHT -Geoffrey Beene

America Ferrera at the primer of "How to Tame Your Dragon" wearing vintage Geoffrey Beene. It is a perfect example of the art of Beene, taking a supple black wool and shaping it into a body revealing shape with a matching topper and then using multicolor silk ribbons to give it a geometric punch of color and shape. Once again proving why he is considered one of the Great American Designers.

GEOFFREY BEENE - Metallica Me

Geoffrey Beene
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American - Circa.1980s.

Gold and Black metallic trimmed in black tipped gold lace skirt and bolero sounds like the beginning of a great evening, but throw Geoffrey Beene into the mix and it quickly becomes something bigger. The mix master is once again at work and adds a cream fagot stitch cotton traditional shirt under the bolero, and we all take a second look, and thinking, "wish I had thought of that".
Just one of the reasons Beene is considered one of the masters of American fashion.
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Frockology Style Tip:
Take a cue from Mr. Beene and always add a bit of a wild card into your fashion mix. If you are leaning in the sophisticated direction done up in silk and satin, perhaps add a lacquered straw box as an evening clutch. Always make them go .......H'mmmmm! One of the many ways to lead fashion.

GEOFFREY BEENE - VINTAGE COUTURE

Geoffrey Beene
American - Circa.Late.1960s
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Lace is a great choice when you
want your elegance to whisper.
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Frockology Style Tip:
When wearing lace it is always a
good idea to keep your accessories
small and soft, because like a print,
lace can quickly make a very strong
statement.

GEOFFREY BEENE - VINTAGE COUTURE

Geoffrey Beene
American - Circa.Early.1970's
Sculptural - Comfortable - Casual
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