This image above is from a magazine from 1943 and as always you can click the image to enlarge. The swimsuits (and models) are all lovely, the one on the right is a pink Jantzen two piece, the middle...
Isnt she pretty? This is Daphne Selfe in the 1950s. She is still modeling now in her 80s and is considered Britains oldest supermodel. I applaud this woman, she has never had any cosmetic surge...
Marilyn in a Cole of California Swimsuit, late 40s, designed by Margit Felligi.
Happy Friday! Today lets spend some time in 1930. These images were scanned from a September 1930 issue of Pictorial Review. Cover design 1930 McClelland Barclay This image is for an ad from &#...
Lillian Bassman 1955 The Line Lengthens, model unknown, lingerie by Lily of France, 1955 Lillian Bassman 1954 The Mold of the Princess- Everything Black and Lacy, model unknown, lingerie by Lil...
We continue our series on Cole of California, today focusing on the 1970s.This first Vamp Suit by Cole was designed by Margit Fellegi. She stayed designing at Cole until 1972. 1970 Cole of California...
We started off the week with Cole of California swimwear advertisements from the 1940s & 1950s. Well kick off today with one pretty special bikini from 1959 and continue on into the 1960s. Margit...
Were spending some time this week sharing some of our Cole of California archives. I say some, because Im sure Ive posted a few of these before, and I have to keep some surprises for the future to sh...
This week were looking at Cole of California. Yesterday we shared the 1940s. Today lets dive into the 1950s. Theres lots of info in these old ads (when you can find them), not to mention the artwork ...
What the heck? Color me confused. This image is from 1967 for Brunswick wool yarn. No mention in the copy about swimming, summer, sport, etc. So why the swim cap? Does it help to sell the product? I ...
Its 1930s on the beach with hats and beach pyjamas. Arent they wonderful? Swoon!
1931 McCall 6432 Ladies Beach Pajamas 1929 - McCall 5939 Pajama Ensemble Oh the grails we have. Ive been a-lookin and a-searchin but cant seem to find either of these. Can anyone help me? Id really p...
If its Monday then its always time for Marilyn! Isnt she just so pretty? And Ill bet you cant figure out just who this is right? Its 1929 and thats none other than Norma Jean as a child. ...
July 1, 1919 Last weekend one of my fabulous finds was this framed print of a Vogue cover from July 1, 1919. A woman in a black dress, white turban, and printed pink scarf holds an orange umbre...
It was 1948 when this article appeared in Life magazine. PRECIOUS BABY LEARNS TO SWIM Eleven month old Sherry Lynn Whitford can also dive, even though she is still unable to walk. The wide eyed...
Marilyn Monrore can make absolutely anything look good. Here she is wearing an outfit made of burlap potato sacks and she looks as captivating as ever. Back in the early years during world war II, ou...
Fabulousness, right? Im so excited to share this two piece high waist swim suit with you. This suit dates to the late 1940s and was made by Gantner. Many people think that these bright neon colors on...
Ive been searching and searching for the artist in this picture. Yes, its classic Veruschka, and I love her outfit by the way. Does anyone know who the artist who is painting her is? I know the image...
One of the famous supermodels from the 1960s and 1970s was Veruschka, such a compelling face made for lots of interesting photography angles and shots. These area few of our favorites.
Two images of Marilyn, from the same shoot. Frank Powolny is credited with the top image so I can only assume the back view of Marilyn is the second picture is by him as well. But that suit with the ...
Hula - hooping that is. Its a great way to burn off some calories at the beach and get a flat tummy at the same time. Do any of you hula? Happy Friday all, have a fabulous weekend. Do something...
Its no secret that fashion designers have cross merchandised with brands like Rolex to create advertising for products. These two ads display that premise nicely.Both are from 1968. 1968 Rolex Ad fea...
Its 1963, and check out the undergarments that women wore. The bullet style bra and that high waist long line pantie girdle. These were the correct foundations to wear with 60s fashion to keep ...
Heres a fun ad from 1963 for Lee Swimsuits. It identifies the fabric as Creslan knit, a miracle of figure moulding. An interesting side tidbit when researching Creslan on Wikipedia, I found out its a...
Im in love with the whimsy of this photo from the 1920s. How about those mermaid costumes?
This is Countess di Zoppola in 1935. And this image got me interested to find out more info about her. Turns out she was formerly known as Edith Mortimer, and her friend Cole Porter called her Tookie...
Can you guess who this is, and or when it was taken? Good luck! Update, photo was taken 1955 and is Joan Collins.
Im sharing this clip with you today, the beginning is the best (in my humble opinion) to see some detail on all the fabulous ladies bathing suits. Oh dont they look to be having fun. Enjoy and happy ...
Grab a coffee, tea or water and sit back, relax. Weve got our interview lined up with Miss Stevie of Glamourdaze. Another on-line vintage friend who you just must get to know a wee bit better. We bec...
These ads from Camay are from the late 1940s. I wanted to share them with you as the illustrations are just too darn cute. Take me away!
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