Rudi Gernreich - dedicated to mothers everywhere

Rudi Gernreich produced a documentary-style video special for Happy Mother's Day by Alexa Karolinski and supported by an original score from Grammy-winning producer Ariel Rechtshaid, renews the traditions of freedom, utilitaria- nism, and public/privacy Gernreich intended for his designs. The film is a celebration of acts of nursing and nurturance worldwide with the iconic Monokini—the first topless bathing suit. Film by Alexa Karolinski Starring: Magnus Maxine and Cassandra Bickman Babies: Stoney Felina Fritz and Charlie Director of Photography: Caleb Heller Music: Ariel Rechtshaid, Benji Lysaght Art Direction: Marek Polewski 1st AC: Felipe Larrondo Underwater Operator: Jessica Pantoja Styling and Set Decoration: Caitlin Dennis Hair and Make-Up: Lilly Pollan Whistling: Molly Lewis