Gernreich, Rudi, 1922-1985

  • Conversation with Rudi Gernreich / interviewed by Clare Spark.

    A CONVERSATION WITH RUDI GERNREICH / interviewed by Clare Spark. SERIES: Sour apple tree Fashion designer discusses his outrageous designs, why his models carry guns and his approach to unisex fashions. RECORDED: 18 Jan. 1971. BROADCAST: KPFK, 26 May 1971. This item is a duplicate or rebroadcast of BB4225 which was preserved as part of…

  • A conversation with Rudi Gernreich

    KPFK’s Claire Loeb interviews Rudi Gernreich, the terror of the fashion world. He explains why his models carry guns, expresses his sympathy with embattled women, proclaims the end of fashion, and elaborates his views on unisex. He also castigates the coercive practices of the fashion industry, particularly the Press and Women’s Wear Daily. Recorded January…