Let's Play: Guess the Designer!

[pastperfect2]

Let\'s Play: Guess the Designer!

I was rather surpised when I found the label, then realized it was sort of consistent.......

Can you name the designer?

Hollis

 

[Contentmentfarm]

Fabulous dress but I have no idea. Can't wait to find out!

 

[Jonathan]

This is based on nothing - just a guess..... Pauline Trigere?

 

[pastperfect2]

Nope, not Pauline.

 

[emmapeelpants]

Looks a bit like a Roland Klein I once had, but I'm going to guess.......Mugler?

 

[dorotheascloset]

Looks like a Mugler, but I'll say Halston just for kicks.

Ang

 

[listitcafe]

Zandra Rhodes?

-Chris

 

[Ookoo]

Donald Brooks?

 

[Teresas Treasures]

Pierre Cardin?


I have an 80s Pierre Cardin dress with epaulettes that are done in the same manner as that collar. Triangle quilting.

 

[fast_eddies_retro_rags]

For fun, Bill Blass?

 

[amandainvermont]

Well, for some reason it makes me think of Bette Midler. But I guess that is no help. Heck - Mr. Blackwell?

 

[claireshaeffer]

The quilting looks like Beene. Gorgeous dress!Claire

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

Christian Lacroix?

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

Actually, just had a thought could it be Chanel with that quilting I am thinking of the chanel purses!

 

[pastperfect2]

And the winner is:

Claire!

Yep - Mr. Beene. The flashy disco metallics threw me until I took it off the rack. The quality of machine construction is great - totally finished, not a raw or serged edge to be found. flat feld seams and narrow turned twice edges.

The jacket is an unlined heavy wool and would be reversible but for the label. The dress is a lightweight silk knit with a silk taffta boned underbodice, each with a zipper.

I assume this is 1990s - any thoughts?

Hollis

 

[Jonathan]

There was a joke I once heard that is actually kind of true... when you are trying to figure out where some 18th century embroidered item was made and you can figure out its not any of the usual suspects (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish) then its probably Portuguese. Now that you said Beene, I realize that when you come across a dress that doesn't fit the usual parameters of any other designer, pick Beene.

 

[pastperfect2]

I like that. A good rule to go by!

Hollis

 

[cmpollack]

Wow, I would never have thought Beene...

It's wonderful--I love the asymmetry of it!

 

[claireshaeffer]

I have a lot of Beene that I have worn through the years. The only quilted is a silk plaid "swing" coat with dress; dress has quilted bodice of plaid, empire waist, and white 4-ply silk skirt.
Several of mine have odd fabrications such wool and silk satin--a fun dress up "tent" dress for a fancy dinner outing Others include blouse with lace over glen plaid, linen print with charmeuse binding, linen gingham with sequins. Claire

 

[pastperfect2]

Claire, from what I have held in my hand of Beene's work , he seemed to be experimenting with construction techniques. Finishing garments in ways that they didn't need a lining, or using the seam allowance turned to right side and topstitched to finish the edge. Or tiny turned edges machine stitched rather than deeper blindstitched hems. Not exclusively , mind you, but have you found that to be true?