Dress

Geoffrey Beene

fall/winter 1967–68 · silk, acetate · Costume Institute

In the spirit of Pop art, Geoffrey Beene transformed the familiar form of the football jersey into a striking 1960s evening dress, floor length and encrusted with sequins. Appropriating the imagery of popular culture, Beene elevated the everyday by working with opulent embellishments traditionally reserved for evening wear while retaining the relaxed silhouette and strong color combination of his source, a Minnesota Vikings jersey.

Artist

Geoffrey Beene

Date

fall/winter 1967–68

Medium

silk, acetate

Culture

American

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Gift of Geoffrey Beene, 2001