Documented 1953 Rudi Gernreich Blue Knit Bathing Suit designer-ossie-clark The front is classic YSL

The front is classic YSL with four dramatic pockets and large

The blouse is exquisite and of course it is entirely hand made as the parameters of Haute Couture define

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

It has Burberry embossed gold toned metal buttons running down the front and you can use the belt to cinch and add shape and it looks equally great worn open

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

Documented 1953 Rudi Gernreich Blue Knit Bathing Suit designer-ossie-clark The front is classic YSLRudi 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