Swimming Tights by Annette Kellerman
Okay, I know that the garment above doesn’t look like a big deal, but appearances can really deceive. In 1905 when other women around the world were wearing dress and bloomer bathing suits, Australian...
View ArticleBad History, and a Bit about Lastex
When I posted about how “the internet” is changing clothing terminology, I felt like I was a bit of a grump, and thus vowed to not to write about things that irritate me. But an article on the fashion...
View Article1930s Swimsuit with Stars and Rope
There have been a thousand (or more) articles on how to title a blog post, and after reading them all I still struggle with going with anything other than the obvious. So because this post is about a...
View ArticleMost Wanted: WWII Era Block Printed Swimsuit
I’m starting a new feature just to show how I can get something on my mind and just keep thinking about it until I either drive myself crazy, or I find an example. Lately, I’ve been all about swimsuits...
View ArticleElisabeth Stewart Swim Set
One of the great things about collecting more recent eras of fashion is that there is so much choice. On the other hand, the existence of so much stuff from the past sixty years or so means that a...
View ArticleLate 1950s Catalina Play-Alongs Plus Swimsuit
I found and bought the shirt above so many years ago that I have no recollection or record of its purchase. I know it has to be at least twenty years or so because for a long time it was … Continue...
View ArticleEarly 1930s Catalina Bathing Suit
When one thinks of pioneers in the American swimsuit industry, Jantzen immediately comes to mind. But lately I’ve been giving a longer look at another major swimwear maker, Catalina. And while it’s...
View ArticleCatalina, 1970s Style
Over the years I’ve been very fortunate that friends have kept me in mind whenever they find sportswear I might be interested in. Such was the case of the swim bra and matching skirt above which was...
View Article1940s French Bikini
I love bathing suits, and I have become very picky about the ones I chose to collect. The early French bikini above is the sort of find that keeps me excited about collecting. When I say early, I mean...
View ArticleGivenchy for Jantzen Antibes Bathing Suit
The more one collects, the more you realize that it really is all about the good stuff. If you read any book or article targeted toward the beginning collector you will read that you should, “Buy the...
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