Geoffrey Beene
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.
Geoffrey Beene | |
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| Born | Samuel Albert Bozeman Jr. August 30, 1924 Haynesville, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | September 28, 2004 (aged 80) New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation | Fashion designer |
| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Clothing, Eyewear, and Formal wear |
| Founded | 1963 |
| Headquarters | New York City, New York, U.S. |
Key people | Geoffrey Beene and G. Thompson Hutton |
| Products | Clothes, perfume, formal wear, sunglasses, eyewear, jewelry, luggage |
| Parent | Authentic Brands Group (licensed to Versa Group) |
| Website | GeoffreyBeene.com |
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 alongside the Van Heusen and Arrow brands. However, in April 2023 it was announced that Versa Group would be the new licensee for the Geoffrey Beene brand.