Documented 1971 Rudi Gernreich Red & Navy Check Dress w Belt designer-christian-lacroix It combines a startling red

It combines a startling red and purple worked into the spots that are set on shades of green and then topped with the gold

The skirt wraps and secures along the waist to close

It is interesting to note that even the sleeves are lined in the same silk crepe that rest of the dress is - this is an extra step and most designers skip it to save fabric - it is really a sign of the care and thought out into the piece

This jacket is gorgeous

faux pearls

Documented 1971 Rudi Gernreich Red & Navy Check Dress w Belt designer-christian-lacroix It combines a startling redAfter 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.