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Collections

Rudi Gernreich
Woman's Swimsuit (Bikini)circa 1965

Not on view
Two-piece textile swimsuit displayed flat, dark brown fabric with allover small paisley print in rose, red, and gold; structured bra top with thin black straps and brief-cut bottoms with ruched waistband
Designer
Rudi Gernreich
Austria, active United States, California, Los Angeles, 1922-1985
Design House
Exquisite Form Industries
United States, New York, New York City, founded 1945
Label
Exquisite Form Industries
Title
Woman's Swimsuit (Bikini)
Place Made
United States, California
Date Made
circa 1965
Medium
Cotton/rayon plain weave with elastic
Dimensions
Length (Top, circumference): 23 in. (58.42 cm) Length (Bottom, side length): 8 1/2 in. (21.59 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Jimmy M. Mitchell
Accession Number
M.81.334.29a-b
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles