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Rudi Gernreich: Sartorial Feminist

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Photograph by Dennis Hopper, Gernreich design mode

As summer slowly approaches, it seems an apt time to consider the legacy of Rudi Gernreich, the Viennese designer who created the legendary monokini. However, while Gernreich might be best known for his work baring the breasts of those who wore it, his enduring influence on the world of fashion is not limited to the sphere of swimwear. After emigrating to the United States as a Jewish refugee in 1938, his impact on a movement that celebrated emancipication from societal…

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