Documented 1953 Rudi Gernreich Blue Knit Bathing Suit designer-ossie-clark Each arm has hand stitched

Each arm has hand stitched in underarm guards that protected the dress from any staining

Bust: to 19" from side seam to side seam and widens to 25" at the hem

finished and boned corset through the bodice area

It is a great piece that you can easily mix into a modern wardrobe

It closes at the front with the buttons as shown and has a side

Documented 1953 Rudi Gernreich Blue Knit Bathing Suit designer-ossie-clark Each arm has hand stitchedRudi 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