Lot 200
Gene Meyer
American (20th Century)

18 Fashion Illustrations for Geoffrey Beene (c. 1982)

Estimate: $200 - $400

Have one like this?

Page navigation Lot 200 18 Fashion Illustrations for Geoffrey Beene

Lot 200
Gene Meyer
American (20th Century)
18 Fashion Illustrations for Geoffrey Beene (c. 1982)
Description
18 fashion illustrations and 2 polaroids of models from sketches, most with fabric swatches, trims, notes and quick side sketches from designer
Details
mixed media (colored pencil, pencil, pen, and marker) on illustration paper largest: 14 x 11 inches
Additional Info
Gene Meyer studied fashion design at New York’s Parsons School of Design, and won three awards for design while there. After a stint designing under Donna Karan at Anne Klein, Meyer then worked for legendary fashion designer Geoffrey Beene for 11 years before launching eponymous women's and men’s collections for which he won two CFDA Awards. His first venture under the Gene Meyer label was a women’s made-to-order collection. This collection led to many licensing agreements, the most famous being his sought-after collection of graphic silk men’s ties.
Provenance
Property From the Estate of Geoffrey Beene. Proceeds from this item to benefit the Geoffrey Beene Cancer Research Center at Memorial Sloan Kettering.
Condition
overall good condition


If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request more photos, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. To ensure prompt assistance, we recommend reaching out at least 24 hours before the auction by calling 212-353-2277 or emailing us at admin@capsuleauctions.com.

Frame Information
unframed
Contact Information
Becky Sue Expert Specialist Photo +1 (234) 567-890

Other works from Great Estates July 23, 2024 (sale completed)