Garment District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

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Rudi Gernreich

Fashion Walk of Fame

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 16, 2012

1. Rudi Gernreich Marker

Inscription. Bold, original, and controversial, Gernreich was America’s first fashion futurist, a social commentator who worked in the medium of clothes. Best known for his body-baring creations such as the no-bra bra and topless bathing suit, he also designed colorful knits and mini-dresses with clear plastic insertions. His love of modern dance and his eternal youthfulness were themes that animated his designs.

Erected 2000.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 40° 45.233′ N, 73° 59.308′ W. Marker was in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It was in the Garment District. It was on Seventh Avenue. This marker is located in the sidewalk on east side of Seventh Avenue between West 38th Street and West 39th Street. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 535 Seventh Avenue, New York NY 10018, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in New York City.

It was also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. within walking distance of this location: Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Other markers no longer nearby. Donald Brooks (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); Halston (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed

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missing); Ralph Rucci (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Claire McCardell (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Norman Norell (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Ralph Lauren (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Fashion Walk of Fame (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Perry Ellis (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Calvin Klein (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Willi Smith (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Diane von Furstenberg (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); Bill Blass (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Lilly Daché (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Geoffrey Beene (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Mainbocher

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 16, 2012

2. Rudi Gernreich Marker

(was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Stephen Burrows (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

More about this marker. This marker, and all other markers in the series, are currently (July 2020) missing. A 2019 posting on the Garment District Alliance website says “The Walk of Fame has been removed for redesign”.

Also see . . .
1. Rudi Gernreich - Answers.com. His signature style included ready-to-wear sportswear of dramatic stark cuts. He created a short-lived sensation with topless "Swiss cheese" bathing suits, which incorporated multiple cut-outs, and topless nightgowns. (Submitted on August 9, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

2. Rudi Gernreich. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on April 12, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Additional keywords. fashion designer

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from Britannica, unknown

3. Rudi Gernreich

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 699 times since then and 8 times this year. Last updated on August 13, 2012. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 9, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3. submitted on April 12, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.