Originally published: 2007. Includes bibliographical references (page 303) and index.
Contents:
From Brighton to Biarritz -- The St. Tropez set -- Star quality -- The beauty pageant -- The return of the hourglass -- The birth of the bikini -- The fabulous Fifties -- Far-out grooves -- The beach babe revolution -- Calendar girls and pin-ups -- Let's get physical -- New-luxe Nineties -- Post-Millennium trends -- Designers and brands.
Summary:
Chronicles the history of women's swimwear throughout the twentieth century, particularly how the fashion industry, the invention of innovative new fabrics, and society have affected its evolution.
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