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Rudi Gernreich
Untitled Fashion Sketches1957

Not on view
Graphite fashion design drawing on cream paper, four gestural sketches of a long-sleeved sheath dress with an oversized bow at the neckline, with handwritten annotations
Ink fashion design sketch on cream paper, two figure studies of a dress with structured shoulders and bow or knot detail at the back, shown from front-left and rear views with minimal linework; handwritten annotations and a signature visible.
Pencil sketch fashion design sheet with three garment studies: a front-view sheath dress, a three-quarter view with draped chiffon strips at the shoulder, and a collar detail. Handwritten annotations note fabrics including jersey, chiffon, charcoal flannel, and beige jersey.

Rudi Gernreich, Untitled Fashion Sketches, 1957, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. Walter R. Bass, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Designer
Rudi Gernreich
Austria, active United States, California, Los Angeles, 1922-1985
Title
Untitled Fashion Sketches
Place Made
United States, California
Date Made
1957
Medium
a) Ink on paper; b) Pencil on vellum
Dimensions
a) 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.94 x 21.59 cm); b) 17 3/4 x 12 in. (45.08 x 30.48 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Walter R. Bass
Accession Number
M.76.86.401a-b
Classification
Drawings
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles