Documented 1953 Rudi Gernreich Blue Knit Bathing Suit designer-norman-hartnell The top is unlined and

The top is unlined and closes at the front with buttons

It is obviously from the same collection as the skirt I have also listed and both pieces came from the same estate

These then wrap around the body and can be worn tied at the back and left trailing down or wrapped around the waist to create definition like I have done here

The body of the dress is a simple sheath that skims the body to the ground with a slight A-line

Documented 1953 Rudi Gernreich Blue Knit Bathing Suit designer-norman-hartnell The top is unlined andRudi Gernreich set so many firsts in fashion it is mind boggling. He was the first to use "cutouts, vinyl, and plastic in clothing. He designed the first thong bathing suit, unisex clothing, the first swimsuit without a built in bra, the minimalist, soft, transparent No Bra, and the topless monikini. He was a four time recipient of the Coty American Fashion Critics Award. He produced what is regarded as the first fashion video, Basic Black: William