labelled, comprising: a grey tweed tunic, the chunky metal zips with ring pulls to right side, right shoulder and sleeve, with high funnel collar, bust 92cm, 36in; a boldly checked reversible tweed tie belt; a reversible checked loose jacket lined in matching tweed; a pair of wide-legged checked wool trousers with turnups and belt, waist 66cm, 26in; and a knitted black wool skull cap (6)
Literature: 'The Rudi Gernreich Book' Peggy Moffitt & William Claxton p166 for a picture of Peggy wearing this ensemble. The suit christened to reflect the Duke of Windsor's love of bold checks and plaids.
Exhibited:
‘The Total Look The Creative Collaboration between Rudi Gernreich, Peggy Moffitt, and William Claxton’ - Museum of Contemporary Arts, Los Angeles, Feb 26 - May 27, 2012, Scad Museum of Art, June 22 - Oct. 7, 2012; Cincinnati Arts Museum, Feb 28 - May 24, 2015,
‘Fearless Fashion: Rudi Gernreich’ Phoenix Art Museum, April 7-September 26, 2021
1960s