Gorgeous Swimwear (1961 Film) - Go Retro !

Monday, April 2, 2012 at 7:06 AM

Cassini swimsuit from Uesa Goods Vintage

1960's Swimwear by Oleg Cassini - creator of the Jackie Kennedy Look.

This rare vintage fashion newsreel from 1961 features some beautiful swimsuit designs from amongst others - the famous French-born American fashion designer - Oleg Cassini. His designs for the First Lady Jackie Kennedy became known as The Jackie Look and was a massive fashion influence in the early 1960's.

His Sheath dress [ a figure hugging which falls around the knees ] is still a standard and the current First Lady Michelle Obama is a fan.He became a household name in 1961 [ the year this swimwear film is from ] after Jacqueline Kennedy appointed him as her exclusive couturier.His nickname in the press was "Secretary of Style" .Soon women all over America and beyond began copying the simple geometric look of Jackie's dresses in sumptuous fabrics with pillbox hats and elegant coiffures.Amongst the Hollywood stars he dressed were Grace Kelly, Tippi Hedrin, Gene Tierney [ his wife ], Rita Hayworth,Faye Dunaway - the list goes on.

What Katie Did incidentally are launching a beautiful range of 1960s influenced swimsuits for this summer!

The famous costume designer Edith Head described Cassini as the "single biggest fashion influence in history".Cassini is up there with Dior and Chanel. So enjoy this little treat of his stunning swimwear from that magic year of the Kennedy's - 1961.

" A new season brings stylish swimwear by the worlds foremost designers.Contrasting insets form striking bodice treatment and slim flattering lines in this Oleg Cassini creation for Peter Pan.We're offered a look at the drawstring bikini as only the French can interpret it. Shown alongside is the French influence in the sophisticated Little girl look.Brass buttons and military treatment in youthful and ultra feminine swimsuit - also by Cassini for Peter Pan.In the same distinctive manner as the sheath, with its accompanying mother of ocean pearl buttons. A trim addition to the beach scene! Again from France - a swimsuit of cotton, woven so that it is transparent in the hand, opaque when worn ! In a season of jungle print - this is definitely Haute Couture ! "

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The ultimate vintage swimwear blog is Pam Fierro's super fab Glamoursplash ! not to mention her vintage swimwear store Glamoursurf - a haven for swimwear fans of all eras. They ship worldwide too!

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Gorgeous Shoe Fashions ( Vintage Film 1936 )

Friday, March 30, 2012 at 5:17 AM

1930's Shoes for Women - Archive film

"Gorgeous fashion in 1930's footwear. A Rainy Morning, but no rubbers, but sure footing in shoes
of gleaming water-proof patent leather - with the new pearl luster finish. A shining example for the new year.
Oxfords and Pumps hold their own during the rainy season.And now with clear afternoon skies, it is time to wear the more formal high heel shoes.These exhibits are designed by Dan Porter.These white oxfords are for cocktails.Evenings bring the high heeled sandals with open toes. Dance, be merry and keep pace with the times with slippers fit for Cinderella."

The 1930's, despite the Depression - brought an amazing variety of beautiful shoe styles to women.
Gone were the simple ankle straps of the 1920's Flapper and in came the heel. This unique archive film
showcases the 'latest' women's shoe fashions of 1936.

Popular shoes included pumps, slip-on, lace-ups, buckles, two tone and spectator designs. With outdoor fashions becoming more and more popular for in the leisure woman, you saw more sandals - not just on the beach but the high heeled version for evening wear too.

Fashionable colors included white, black, two tone white and black, brown and wine shades.
The standard evening shoe to wear with your dress included asymmetrical trimmed court shoes, sling backs and of course - peep toes.
With skirt hems getting lower during the 1930's, women's shoes became all the more exotic with decorations being the order of the day [ it was the Art Deco era after all ! ].

Cutouts were seen on pumps and the standard Oxford shoe became much more decorated with perforated hole designs and so on.This vintage film showcases womens shoes for street wear, rainy days to evening sandals and heels. Gorgeous.

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