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Tags: Fashion, Fashion Institute of Technology Museum, Monokini, Peggy Moffitt, Rudi Gernreich
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Rudi Rudi Rudi…I like to say Rudi three times fast, not unlike Barney Phife.

1963 Rudi Gernreich wool knit swimsuit
And there are at least three things that you probably already know about controversial 1960s designer Rudi Gernreich. His muse was the raccoon-eyed gamine Peggy Moffitt. He’s the one that created the “Monokini” (think topless) swimsuit–see iconic photo of Peggy below. He was famous for his futuristic clothing using vinyl & plastic before even Paco Rabanne.
Last week, I visited the “Sporting Life” exhibit at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in NYC (AND the jaw-dropping Daphne Guinness show). The sporting exhibit showed both the origins of women’s athletic and swimwear (not pretty) and the influence sports have had on fashion (think duck boot Manolos). As they point out, why do you think it is called “Sportswear”. Imagine my delight when, among the woolen knickers and tunics, there was a Rudi Gernreich patchwork knit tanksuit, dated 1963. As a lover of 1960s and Rudi and Courreges and the gang, I was elated to see the cool swimsuit included. Even more exciting was the fact that we have a Rudi Gernreich dress at cV from the same 1963 collection! I was able to assemble a few other images from that season’s lookbook. Let’s hope that next year FIT will feature an all Rudi show…

1963 Rudi dress at cV!

1963 RG Collection



Rudi Gernreich swimsuit 1963

TIME 1967

Rudi Gernreich's Monokini



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