The Swimsuit: A Fashion History from 1920s Biarritz and the birht of the bikini to Sportswear Styles and Catwalk Trends
London: Carlton Books, 2007. Hardcover. 8.5" x 8.5" Near Fine / Near Fine. Item #003730
Black pictorial paper boards. Colour pictorial endpapers. 304 p.p. Fully illustrated in colour and B&W. The Swimsuit gives a chronological overview of the history of the bathing costume and celebrates this unique garment in all its manifestations. Revealing the impact on the design of the swimsuit of such influences as fashion trends, the motion-picture industry, advertising, sports and travel, the book casts a backward glance at the link between society and style. Special features on the swimsuit in the beauty pageant, the birth of the bikini and calendar girls and pin-ups punctuate the book and a directory of brands and designers gives background on the movers and shakers in the world of swimwear innovation,
Price: $45.00