Geoffrey Beene, American fashion designer (b. 1924)
Geoffrey Beene (born Samuel Albert Bozeman Jr.; August 30, 1924 – September 28, 2004) was an American fashion designer. Beene was one of New York's most famous fashion designers, recognized for his artistic and technical skills and for creating simple, comfortable and dressy women's wear.
In 2018, the Geoffrey Beene brand was acquired by PVH who previously produced the brand under license.
On June 23, 2021, it was announced that the Geoffrey Beene brand would be sold to Authentic Brands Group alongside Van Heusen, Izod, and Arrow. The sale closed on August 2, 2021, with United Legwear & Apparel Company named as its licensee. Currently, the Geoffrey Beene brand is on hiatus; it is unknown if the brand will make a return.
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