1922-1985 Rudi Gernreich

[cerfas]

"We have to take this terrible world and make fun of it with fun clothes, functional clothes" (Rudi Gernreich, in: Los Angeles Herald Examiner, 29. 9. 1966)

www.gernreich.steirscherbst.at

 

[finalfashion]

excellent pics

Love love love Peggy Moffit. Did you know models used to do their own makeup? Moffitt created her own amazing looks with artistry and personality, made stunning photos and a wonderful foil for Gernrich's creations.

 

[cerfas]

I didn't know that! Very interesting. I think models had a more generally recognized active role in the process of fashion back then?

 

[Spacemiu]

I don't knwo if they were all active , but Peggy always says that she and Rudi collaborated , she didn't just look pretty and have her picture taken in his clothes. Which i don't think many other mdoels coudl say they did.

 

[poesy]

Edie Sedgwick wore him

 

[Bidwell]

Peggy certainly would've inspired even the most blasé of us, it was a twist of luck they teamed up early on. His innovations echo to us today and I believe it was only because he remained resolutely westcoast that he didn't receive the voice he deserved (unlike Rick Owens).
A true visionary.

 

[DosViolines]

two Rudi Gernreich Day Glo knit mini dresses, one hot pink, the other lime green, which were featured on cover of Time Magazine, December 1967, with headline "The Miniskirt Is Here To Stay (Till Spring Anyway.)"

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[BetteT]

One of my fave all time designers ... because he was so inovative and lead the 60's style revolution.

Source: http://worldofkane.blogspot.com
All images are from The Rudi Gernreich Book by Peggy Moffit & William Claxton

 

[BetteT]

More from the same soucre:

 

[La bordélique]

I found this lovely photo of Rudi Gernreich and his stylish friends.

Rudi Gernreich, Stan Herman and others by Michio Noguchi, 1960s


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[DosViolines]

Nice candid, but which one is he

 

[La bordélique]

He is the one wearing the printed blouse and white pants.
The woman with the hat... I'm in love with her outfit. Ah!

 

[DosViolines]

Thanks for the quick reply...

 

[SomethingElse]

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[iluvjeisa]

His stuff was great. That's just fearless fashion. It's just too terrible that he died so young

 

[iluvjeisa]

Snaps from a great clip on youtube.

 

[DosViolines]

Rudi Gernreich Wool Dress, Late 1960s

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[DosViolines]

Gernreich Wool Mini-Dress Ensemble, 1960s

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[SomethingElse]

^ Wow - that look is totally inspired!!

Black and tan diagonal weave knitted swimming costume, 1960s, `labelled Rudi Gernreich, design for Harmon Knitwear, with three patch pockets.

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[SomethingElse]

Not the best picture, and sadly, there is no image of the back.

bright orange wool swimming costume, American, 1960s, labelled `design for Westwood Knitting Mills, size 12,' with simple boat-neckline at front, low V at back

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