Documented 1953 Rudi Gernreich Blue Knit Bathing Suit designer-ossie-clark His suits transformed woman's wear

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

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

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

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

Documented 1953 Rudi Gernreich Blue Knit Bathing Suit designer-ossie-clark His suits transformed woman's wearRudi 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