1960s Rudy Gernreich Knitwear High Contrast Mini Dress Ensemble - Iconic size_5 Top - Bust: 34

Top - Bust: 34

This style was part of the Cleopatra collection in 1963

Born Richard Sylvan Selzer to a poor second generation Jewish Russian Family in Brooklyn

Initially the pieces she created were replicas of fine jewelry her clients already owned - they commissioned her to make them so that in the event of theft they would still at least own a copy of their stolen piece

The poncho has a standing collar in dark brown suede

1960s Rudy Gernreich Knitwear High Contrast Mini Dress Ensemble - Iconic size_5 Top - Bust: 34This same ensemble is found in a number of museum collections including the FIDM archive (of which a photograph is included). Striking 1960s Rudy Gernreich for Harmon Knitwear dress and sweater set. The playful ensemble consists of a solid black long sleeve pullover sweater with princess seams, accent belt, solid white round flat collar, and short red bow. The dress underneath the sweater is short sleeved, with a jewel collar, and a bell like