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Rudi Gernreich made it fashionable for designers to include swimsuits in their collections only after he included them in his. His statement about the state of fashion when he introduced his topless swimsuit worked the way he intended it to - as a bit of shock value that would prepare people's minds for the tamer ideas that were to follow. It was Gernreich's wake-up call to women that they were in a rut but fellow designers paid heed as well and so the sixties were born. A very political artisan, Gernreich made gorgeous, wearable clothing that not only pointed to the future... they nodded to the past. In a textile that had not been used for bathing suits since the 1920s, Gernreich brought the wool suit back. Olive green heavy wool jersey that is, no, not meant to be worn while body surfing in Malibu but as an intensely minimal little outfit one wore when spending the afternoon in the sun. Scoopneck with darts at the bust and a deep V back with two mother of pearl buttons, this was made for Westwood Knitting Mills. Bust 36" and length 27", it is in flawless condition. sold |
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