Dress
Combining art and fashion successfully is one of Gerneich's contributions to fashion, which can be seen in the design of this dress. The black and white stripes combined with the semi-circle print give an Op Art illusion, while the red ties at the sleeves break the dizzying pattern. A playful design and youthful silhouette, this dress compliments one of Gernreich's philosophies that clothes should be fun and functional.
Artwork Details
- Title: Dress
- Designer: Rudi Gernreich (American (born Austria), Vienna 1922–1985 Los Angeles, California)
- Date: ca. 1965
- Culture: American
- Medium: wool
- Credit Line: Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mrs. Stanley Mortimer, 1972
- Object Number: 2009.300.951
- Curatorial Department: The Costume Institute
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