Documented 1953 Rudi Gernreich Blue Knit Bathing SuitRudi Gernreich set so many firsts in fashion it is mind boggling. He was the first to use "cutouts, vinyl, and plastic in clothing. He designed the first thong bathing suit, unisex clothing, the first swimsuit without a built in bra, the minimalist, soft, transparent No Bra, and the topless monikini. He was a four time recipient of the Coty American Fashion Critics Award. He produced what is regarded as the first fashion video, Basic Black: William