Peggy Moffitt, Iconic Model, Dies at 87

Peggy Moffitt, the iconic model and muse of the 1960s, passed away at 87 in Beverly Hills due to complications from dementia. She is best remembered for her collaboration with designer Rudi Gernreich, particularly for modeling the controversial monokini, which became a symbol of women's freedom and sparked international outrage when it was published in Women’s Wear Daily in 1964. Moffitt's distinctive style, characterized by her Vidal Sassoon haircut and avant-garde fashion choices, made her a leading figure in the cultural movements of the time. Born in Los Angeles, she trained as an actress and ballet dancer, which influenced her modeling career and led her to work with renowned photographers, including her husband William Claxton. Moffitt's contributions to fashion included promoting unrestricted movement in clothing at a time when women were fighting for social and political freedoms. Her legacy as a trailblazer in the fashion industry and a symbol of the era's experimentation and liberation endures.