Rudi Gernreich

American fashion designer and gay activist (1922-1985).

Born August 8th, 1922 in Vienna. [ref]

Died April 21st, 1985 at 62 years old in Los Angeles (lung cancer). [ref]

Occupations
costume designer, designer, fashion designer
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