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Published in conjunction with a major exhibition organized by the Museum of Contemporary Art

and modern life

George Herriman

The Rudi Gernreich Book ruby heavy-weight satin with a smoothA comprehensive monograph on the groundbreaking work of avant garde fashion designer Rudi Gernreich. Published in 1991 and authored by Peggy Moffitt, with photographs by William Claxton, this volume documents Gernreichs radical vision for modern dress. Best known for the iconic monokini and his futuristic approach to form, Gernreich helped define the bold aesthetic of the 1960s Mod era. The book brings together photography, design documentation, and