Women's beach pyjama set trousers

Date1930s

Object number00018344

NameTrousers

MediumSilk

DimensionsOverall: 1020 x 470 mm, 0.2 kg

ClassificationsClothing and personal items

Credit LineANMM Collection

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DescriptionThis 1930s silk beach pyjama set features Art Deco and Japanese inspired motifs, representative of colours and patterns fashionable at the time. The bolero jacket, which flares out at the sleeves, and the wide leg pants, are both lined in cream silk.HistoryBeach pyjamas were first introduced by Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel in the 1920s, and were inspired by the nautical colours used by the navy and the wide-leg cut of sailor pants. By the end of the decade the fashion for wearing silk kimonos, beach pajamas and beach coats had been established, and it was an elegant trend that continued into the 1930s.SignificanceThe set is a rare example of high 1930s beach fashions, and reflects both Australian and international developments in daywear and beachwear.