Swimsuit
Brand
Jacques Fath
(French, founded 1937)
Designer
Jacques Fath
(1912 - 1954)
c. 1950
Alpaca wool and polychrome embroidery
Gift of Mr. Rodman A. Heeren
Object number70.57.73
This bathing suit is like a miniature strapless evening gown, bringing the elegance of Fath’s couture designs to the beach. Embroidered “Air France” luggage labels bear the names of glamorous resort towns on the French Riviera. Fath’s Frivolités line was sold in his Paris boutique and included casual resort wear for far-flung destinations.
DescriptionStrapless black alpaca bathing suit trimmed with floss embroidered Air France resort labels (text / words read Antibes, Cannes, Menton, Antheor); matching short underpants; belt; Frivolités lineExhibitions