Lot 33
Kelley Shields
American (XX)
20 Kelley Shields Illustrations for Geoffrey Beene (1985-89)
ink on illustration paper
20 fashion illustrations by Kelley Shields, some with artist notes, this collection is dedicated to headwear

largest: 14 x 8 1/2 inches
unframed

Additional Information:
Upon graduation from Parsons in 1986 Kelley joined Geoffrey Beene’s atelier as an Assistant Designer. Working alongside Jesper Nyeboe and Gene Meyer she submitted designs, selected fabrics, trims and finishes, accessorized the collection for shows and sketched for editorial coverage. After Beene, Kelley went on to explore fashion illustration followed by six years designing men’s wear for Armani Exchange, where she was responsible for both men’s and women’s accessories.


Provenance:
Property From the Estate of Geoffrey Beene
Proceeds from this item to benefit the Geoffrey Beene Cancer Research Center at Memorial Sloan Kettering

overall good condition