Man's beach jacket made by Jantzen Australia Pty Ltd

Maker Jantzen (American, founded 1910)

Date1950s

Object number00001761

NameJacket

MediumCotton

DimensionsOverall: 380 mm

ClassificationsClothing and personal items

Credit LineANMM Collection

Terms

Jantzen

DescriptionThis 1950s men's beach jacket followed the trend towards highly patterned loose, short sleeved beach jackets that could be worn separately or with matching swimming trunks as a cabana set. Made in Australia by Jantzen, the jacket's white-trimmed blue and black chequerboard cotton print, mirrored women's resort wear fashions in both fabric and detailing.HistoryBy the 1950s men's swimsuits mirrored women's trends in fabric and detailing. The cabana set, consisting of matching boxer shorts and cotton over shirts in geometric patterns, was hugely popular.SignificanceThis jacket is representative of men's beachwear fashions made in Australia by Jantzen during the 1950s.