Ensemble
1967
Materials
(a–d) silk; (e) nylon; (f,g) leather, plastic (vinyl)
House / label
Rudi Gernreich
Collection
1967
Archive reference
The Metropolitan Museum of Art · C.I.68.20.2a–g
Behind the design
This 1967 ensemble coordinates a short patterned garment with accessories that extend the motif around the body. The museum credits Rudi Gernreich with the main clothing, Layne Nielson with two components, Danskin with the hosiery and Capezio with the footwear. Its mixed authorship shows how a complete fashion look could unite several specialist makers.
