2003.61.3

Images (5)

Technology_36 78.37.21 (textile wall), 2003.61.2 and 2003.61.3 (leotard and skirt), 2008.64.1 (dress)

Sporting Life_03 Left to right P90.88.3 (gym suit), P90.84.2 (red gym suit), P90.31.5 (scarf wall), P92.25.3 (denim ensemble), 72.61.60 (ensemble), 88.133.60 (scarf wall), 86.130.115 (sweatshirt and pants), 85.196.10 (gym top and tights), 2012.14.1 (grey and black dress), 2003.61.2 and 2003.61.3 (leotard and skirt), 2003.61.8 (catsuit), 2007.56.36 (black jumpsuit) 86.21.48, 2005.49.2, 2002.24.8 (shoes case), 96.114.1 (textile wall)

Technology_20 Left to right 78.51.4 (suit), 87.119.2 (ensemble), 94.85.16 (textile wall), 78.57.40 (purple ensemble), P91.75.16 (shoes case), 81.145.5 (gown), 2006.62.7 (coat), 78.37.21 (textile wall), 2003.61.2 and 2003.61.3 (leotard and skirt), 2008.64.1 (dress)

Sporting Life_37 Left to right 86.130.115 (sweatshirt and pants), 85.196.10 (gym top and tights), 2012.14.1 (dress), 2003.61.2 and 2003.61.3 (leotard and skirt), 2003.61.8 (catsuit), 2007.56.36 (black jumpsuit) 86.21.48, 2005.49.2, 2002.24.8 (shoes case)

Object: Leotard

Brand: Danskin (American, founded 1882)

Designer: Bonnie August (1947 - 2003)

Date: 1976

Medium: Nylon and Lycra stretch knit

Country: USA

Credit Line: Gift of Bonnie August

Object number: 2003.61.3

DescriptionFreestyle long sleeved leotard in greyed orchid purple mist nylon / Lycra stretch knit; deep-V neck with surplice panel draped into left sideseam

Label Text:The combination of Nylon and Lycra give this dance ensemble stretch and recovery characteristics that make it ideal for activewear. “I don’t follow fashion,” said Bonnie August. “I like to invent it. The styles I design are based on my needs and those of my active friends.”

In Collection(s)

1970s

Exhibitions:

Fashion and Technology
Sporting Life