Documented 1971 Rudi Gernreich Red & Navy Check Dress w Belt designer-christian-lacroix It is interesting to note

It is interesting to note that even the sleeves are lined in the same silk crepe that rest of the dress is - this is an extra step and most designers skip it to save fabric - it is really a sign of the care and thought out into the piece

The pants are flat fronted with a sleek and simple waist

This belt is from the 1974 season and has the correct D stamp within a circle for that year

This jacket is gorgeous

Documented 1971 Rudi Gernreich Red & Navy Check Dress w Belt designer-christian-lacroix It is interesting to noteAfter emigrating to the US in 1933, Rudi Gernreich started working in theater as a costume designer. He worked under Gilbert Adrian for a few years and eventually started his own small independent label in 1948 while still working for various other labels through to the 1952. At this point he started to develop the basis of some of the knits he would become known for while working for the JAX boutique and doing freelance for several department stores.