Documented 1953 Rudi Gernreich Blue Knit Bathing Suit designer-ossie-clark It has Burberry embossed gold

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

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

The fabric on this fantastic YSL shirt is a crisp cotton that has been custom screened with one of Yves favorite floral prints

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

His suits transformed woman's wear and this particular one is a rare and wonderful early example of why

Documented 1953 Rudi Gernreich Blue Knit Bathing Suit designer-ossie-clark It has Burberry embossed goldRudi 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