{"product_id":"late-1970s-geoffrey-beene-black-silk-top-stitched-quilted-skirt-top-w-silver-thread-detailing","title":"Late 1970s Geoffrey Beene Black Silk Top Stitched Quilted Skirt \u0026 Top w Silver Thread Detailing","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis set dates to the 1970s and most likely to the mid to late 1970s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt was made under the creative direction of Geoffrey Beene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBeene is one of the great American designers and it is always a pleasure to find outstanding examples of his work for the shop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI love that it is a set. Whenever you have two pieces you have that added versatility of being able to mix and match them with things you already own. This extends the life and wearability of the pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBoth the top and skirt have been made out of a light in weight black silk that has been top stitched in long vertical rows to create a quilting feel to it. Mixed with that are black and silver metallic thread details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe top is made to feel slouchy and easy to wear. The neck line is scooped at the front and falls in a shallow V at the back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe shoulders are soft and the sleeves extend down to slightly narrow in at their cuffs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBoth the neck line, the ends of the sleeves, and the hem are edged in a black ribbon that has angled silver thread bands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe top is fairly loose and easy through the body and you can see how it sits over the skirt in that perfect relaxed way. Running down the front of the top is a wide five inch band of silver and black chevron.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe skirt has that exact same band of silver and black running down the front. These lineup perfectly once on and it creates this fantastic flash of silver down the front of the outfit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe skirt has a slim band around the waist for shape and then it curves out and over the hips. From there is widens out slightly as it nears the hem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt wraps to close over itself and hooks into place both inside and outside of the waistband. There is an exposed slant pocket on one hip and there is a second pocket hidden under the wrap on the other side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI love that he has little tags that say front on both pieces hidden on the inside. The perfect little vintage detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBoth pieces are self backed. The top slips over the head to wear with no closures. The skirt wraps and hooks to close. It is meant to be more on the easy slouchy side in terms of fit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThere was no size tag present. Please go by the measurements listed below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eExcellent condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTop\u003cbr\u003eSlightly dropped sleeves: 22\" and they are just under 16\"around the upper arm\u003cbr\u003eShoulders: approximately 15.5\"\u003cbr\u003eBust: to 18\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eWaist: to 19\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eBottom edge: to 19.5\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: 22\" from top of shoulder to waist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSkirt\u003cbr\u003eWaist: 13\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eHips: 19.5\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: 33\" from waist to hem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eModern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eItem# DD5848\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll items are thoroughly checked over before shipping. Unless noted everything in our shop has been professionally cleaned. All sales are final. Overseas clients will be emailed to obtain agreement to our final sales policy before the order is shipped as per our return policy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shrimpton Couture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54868007780636,"sku":"DD5848","price":875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7483\/files\/1_5f1e4dba-4429-4962-b3ca-83e3fc3a4b4d.jpg?v=1794076765","url":"https:\/\/www.shrimptoncouture.com\/products\/late-1970s-geoffrey-beene-black-silk-top-stitched-quilted-skirt-top-w-silver-thread-detailing","provider":"Shrimpton Couture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}