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Women's brown, black and white Eastern Textiles swimsuit
Women's brown, black and white Eastern Textiles swimsuit

Women's brown, black and white Eastern Textiles swimsuit

Maker
Designer
Date1960s
Object number00016873
NameSwimsuit
MediumNylon
DimensionsOverall: 0.15 kg
Clothing size: 34
ClassificationsClothing and personal items
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Joan Amy
DescriptionThis unusual one piece swimsuit has an asymmetrical black, brown and white panelled bodice, a scooped neckline, and a low scooped back. Designed by Joan Amy for Eastern Textiles, the swimsuit's new stretch-nylon fabric offered support and shape with nylon mesh bra cups and panelling.HistoryIn the 1950s and early 1960s swimsuits and sunsuits were often shaped with panelling and built-in supports to create a curvaceous, ultra-feminine silhouette emphasising the bust, waistline and hips. As the 1960s progressed swimsuits became less structured and designs became more focused on comfort. New synthetic fabrics that were quick drying and stretched to hug the figure, provided a more self supporting garment than the heavier woollen suits of previous decades.SignificanceThis Australian made swimsuit is representative of beach fashions designed by Joan Amy during the 1960s.