I've missed Monday morning by a long shot, but I just couldn't let the day completely get away without saying hello and offering a little inspiration.
Through January 3rd of 2016, Kent State University Museum in Kent, Ohio, will be featuring a collection of the work of American designer, Geoffrey Beene. From the museum's website,
"American designer Geoffrey Beene (1927–2004) was respected throughout the American fashion industry for the high technical quality of his work and his innovative, modernist designs. Although very fashionable, Mr. Beene’s collections were never trendy and always original. He took an artist’s approach to turning two-dimensional fabric into a three-dimensional shape for the body and was considered a designer’s designer. Garments from the Museum’s collection will trace his 40-year career."
Mr. Beene sought to eliminate seams and simplify his designs and still make it possible for women to move easily in his clothes. His jackets were structured, simple and still captivating.
He enjoyed playing with minimalist design.
and gowns with a sense of humor.
Although menswear inspired, the garments were especially flattering to a woman's shape.
Hope your week is off to a great start!
Rhonda
Thank you for sharing this! My dearest friend is a KSU alum and we went to their museum once while she was at grad school there. I had no idea they had so many great exhibits running right now, but needless to say, I am planning our next roadtrip right this very moment!
ReplyDeleteGeoffrey Bean used to be my favorite designer, and now I remember why, thanks to your post. And I live in the midwest and certainly will make every effort to get to this exhibit before it is gone. Thank you for this post.
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