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Beene GeoffreyAmerican fashion designer
Date of Birth: 30.08.1927
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Jeffrey Bean: Pioneer of American Fashion
- Training in Paris
- Return to the United States
- Innovative Style
- Celebrity Clientele
- Awards and Recognition
Jeffrey Bean: Pioneer of American Fashion
Early Life and EducationJeffrey Bean was born in Haynesville, Louisiana in 1927. He initially pursued a medical degree at the University of New Orleans before abandoning it to pursue a passion for window dressing.
Training in Paris
In 1948, Bean embarked on a journey to Paris, where he honed his skills at a prestigious art school and worked as an assistant tailor at the renowned House of Molyneux.
Return to the United States
Upon his return to the United States in 1952, Bean gained experience in New York fashion houses. In 1963, he established his own design firm.
Innovative Style
Elegant Simplicity and Unconventional MaterialsBean's signature style was characterized by elegant, wearable clothing with clean lines. He boldly experimented with unconventional materials, incorporating wool flannel into evening gowns, lace trim into leather jackets, and silk applique into heavy wool coats.
Celebrity Clientele
Bean became a renowned designer, dressing all of the wives of US presidents from Jacqueline Kennedy onwards. He also designed for numerous celebrities and socialites.
Awards and Recognition
Throughout his career, Bean received eight prestigious Coty Awards, a testament to his exceptional creativity and talent.
