Documented 1971 Rudi Gernreich Red & Navy Check Dress w Belt designer-christian-lacroix the Italian word for penthouse

the Italian word for penthouse

The beauty of the color combination is equaled by the fine workmanship that has gone into constructing it

This jacket is gorgeous

The combination of cut and design work perfectly together in this beauty and I love the final result

It combines a startling red and purple worked into the spots that are set on shades of green and then topped with the gold

Documented 1971 Rudi Gernreich Red & Navy Check Dress w Belt designer-christian-lacroix the Italian word for penthouseAfter emigrating to the US in 1933, Rudi Gernreich started working in theater as a costume designer. He worked under Gilbert Adrian for a few years and eventually started his own small independent label in 1948 while still working for various other labels through to the 1952. At this point he started to develop the basis of some of the knits he would become known for while working for the JAX boutique and doing freelance for several department stores.