1950s Catalina Floral Textured Cotton Swimsuit
Located in London, GB
Catalina is one of the oldest manufacturers of clothing in California. Beginning life as a knitting
1950s Catalina Floral Textured Cotton Swimsuit
Located in London, GB
Catalina is one of the oldest manufacturers of clothing in California. Beginning life as a knitting
$595
Size: Medium - Large
Vintage Catalina 1960s Navy Blue + White Nautical One Piece 60s Romper Swimsuit
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s CATALINA navy blue and white one-piece romper swimsuit! Flattering durable stretch
1950s Black Cat Pin-Up Catalina Swimsuit
Located in Rockwood, ON
Super sexy printed 1950s swimsuit that can double as a playsuit for a really brave girl. It's made
1948 Catalina Documented Pink Roses Cotton Flutter-Sleeve Swimsuit Playsuit
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Words can not describe how beautiful this 1948 Catalina Hollywood documented swimsuit is! The
Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb from the mid 19th Century. Carving is exceptional with motifs undercut from a solid piece of tortoiseshell to create a light, open fretwork ...
Plus Size Vintage Emanuel Ungaro 1990s Beige + Gold Silk Chiffon 90s Beaded Top
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage EMANUEL UNGARO plus size beige / ivory silk chiffon beaded sleeveless blouse! Features hundreds of hand-sewn sequins, beads and sequins throughout. Hidden zipper up...
Roberto Cavalli c. 2010 Gemstone Necklace Halter Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
A breathtaking floor-length gown from Roberto Cavalli, circa 2010. This showstopping dress features a dramatic super low back with a halter neckline, elegantly tied behind the neck ...
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
Vintage Galliano Black Ruffle Dress
By John Galliano
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Vintage Galliano Black Ruffle Dress is a statement piece that would embody the dramatic and avant-garde style that John Galliano is known for. As a designer who has consistently p...
Thierry Mugler Fall 1997 Couture Faux Fur Brown & Gold Sparkly Coat - Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Sheffield, GB
Thierry Mugler Fall 1997 Couture Faux Fur Brown & Gold Sparkly Coat. Plush Brown & Gold Thick Faux fur Coat with Stole style exaggerated collar line and farrier hook closure,...
Thierry Mugler FW 1995 Gold Silk Runway Jacket seen on Kate Moss
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Extremely rare iconic Thierry Mugler Jacket from his legendary Fall/Winter 1995 Collection. The sculptural showstopper piece exudes theatrical grandeur and sculptural artistry. Seen...
1950s French Haute Couture Cream Lace Bustier Dress
Located in London, GB
This French haute couture 1950s cream lace bustier dress hugs the female silhouette to perfection. The lace is incredibly intricate and has a lovely thickness to it - a testament t...
Superb JEANNE LANVIN 1930’s long Purple Tweed Boucle Wool Swing Coat
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Sheffield, GB
Superb Jeanne Lanvin 1930’s long Purple Tweed Wool Swing Coat MADE IN FRANCE. Remarkable 1930’s Jeanne Lanvin Coat in Purple Tweed, superbly cut along the waistline with asymmetric...
Pauline Trigere 1960s Ivory Off White Sleeveless Vintage Wool A - Line 60s Dress
By Pauline Trigère
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s PAULINE TIRGERE off-white / ivory sleeveless A-line wool dress ! Features a v-neck with a tailored bodice and slightly flared skirt. Hidden metal zipper up the back with h...
Thierry Mugler SS 1994 Black Sculptural Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
The Thierry Mugler’s Spring Summer 1994 jacket is a masterclass in power and precision. It sculpts the body with Mugler’s signature architectural flair - broad, structured shoulders ...
Thierry Mugler Fall 1992 Black Runway Lightning Bold Suit Jacket Skirt
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Iconic rare Collectors Piece. In Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter GLAMOUR PUNK-THE RITZ Collection. 1992 presentation, the famous all-black wool skirt suit with lightning bold details th...
Rare Jeanne Lanvin Art Deco Tulle Gown
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important Jeanne Lanvin Tulle Art Deco gown from Summer 1931 of grasshopper green silk tulle with natural tulle strips applied to create petal like patterns across the gown....
F/W 2000 Dolce & Gabbana Purple Sequin Bodycon Bustier Bra Tube Top
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Dolce & Gabbana top from the Fall/Winter 2000 collection is cut in a fitted bustier silhouette covered entirely in iridescent purple sequins with scattered green tones throu...
S/S 1995 Donna Karan Runway Black Floral Lace Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This black lace slip dress from Donna Karan’s Spring/Summer 1995 collection features delicate floral lace and a curve-hugging silhouette with a built-in bustier. Finished with thin s...
S/S 1994 Gianni Versace Safety Pin Medusa Pierced Black Leather Belted Skirt
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a black leather Gianni Versace mini skirt designed by Gianni Versace. From the Spring/Summer 1994 collection, this skirt debuted on the season's runway as part of Look 35,...
From Esther Williams’s glamorous one-piece wonders to Brigitte Bardot’s bombshell bikini on the beaches of Cannes, swimwear has made headlines and raised eyebrows for years. After all, who doesn’t want to wear alluring vintage or designer swimwear for a trip to the beach or poolside relaxation?
Design, style and the amount of skin shown have all made news when it comes to swimwear. While in the 19th century women often sported skirts over bloomers when they visited the shore, by the early 20th century, many were wearing sleek Jantzen suits that would influence the swimsuits women wear today.
By the mid-century, cutouts and two-piece suits were pushing the boundaries of swimwear, with designer Rudi Gernreich debuting the daring topless monokini in 1964. In the 1970s, legendary designers such as Halston were applying an evening-wear aesthetic to swimwear, adding plunging necklines, ruching and even beadwork. Maillots and bikinis began to feature strapless designs.
Jean Paul Gaultier, Christian Dior, Balenciaga, Elsa Schiaparelli and Versace are among the designers who have left their mark in the swimwear world with bold prints and cuts as well as a wide range of dazzling embellishments.
Today, swimsuits are crafted with both function and style in mind for swimming, lounging and making a statement in and out of the water. Browse an extensive collection of vintage and designer swimwear on 1stDibs.
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