Documented 1971 Rudi Gernreich Red & Navy Check Dress w Belt designer-philip-hulitar The sleeves are incredible -

The sleeves are incredible - each is very full above the buttoned cuff so they puff out fantastically

It is versatile since it is a skirt and top

a white suede and then that sea blue leather

This 2002 dress version is perhaps one of the most wearable out of all the later versions made as it gives you complete control over how much skin you decide to show behind the lace up front

The work that would have gone into piecing this together with that weightless and fine silk chiffon is mind boggling

Documented 1971 Rudi Gernreich Red & Navy Check Dress w Belt designer-philip-hulitar The sleeves are incredible -After 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.