1971 Checked Raspberry Rudi Gernreich Maxi Dress designer-bessi Length: 18" from neck to

Length: 18" from neck to hem

The hem is cut in rounded flaps - two in the front and two in the back that give the dress tremendous movement and visual interest

Skirt: 35" from waist to hem

19" at the back

1971 Checked Raspberry Rudi Gernreich Maxi Dress designer-bessi Length: 18" from neck toThis is a tremendously fabulous example of Gernreich's work! His trademark check is done in a combination of a raspberry red and an unusual shade of purple. The base dress is completely covered in that smaller check pattern with the illusion of a separate vest worn over the dress, but that top piece is actually attached. This is the check that he was doing in 1971 and variations of this can be found in museums around the world. This particular