I also loved the well edited and beautifully conceived and executed collection designed by former Geoffrey Beene intern, Doo.Ri Chung, whose former boss and mentor was an obvious and major source of inspiration. The occasion was highly anticipated and attracted many heavy hitters, including Amy Fine Collins, the Vanity Fair contributing editor who had been Geoffrey Beene’s muse and who wears nothing but Geoffrey Beene designs. Her connection with the famed late designer was apparent in her chic and neutral color palette (she dubbed this her “pantyhose collection” because of all the flesh tone shades), the beautiful silk and jersey draped dresses (both long and short), pleated satin halter gowns, many boasting amazing backs and cutouts, and of course, wonderful coats.

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