1960s Rudy Gernreich Knitwear High Contrast Mini Dress Ensemble - Iconic size_5 The clasps of the necklace

The clasps of the necklace are composed of a triangular bronze base decorated by orange beads -the clasp can be worn both on the front of the neck and on the back

An absolute jewel of a bag

This style was part of the Cleopatra collection in 1963

" while large camelias float freely on the tweed

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

1960s Rudy Gernreich Knitwear High Contrast Mini Dress Ensemble - Iconic size_5 The clasps of the necklaceThis 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