Collection item
Rose Marie Reid gold swimsuit with double straps, 1958
Not only is swimwear inspired by eveningwear, but the same has happened in reverse. In 2008, Zambesi’s Elisabeth Findlay used a gold vintage Rose Marie Reid swimsuit as inspiration for an intricately cut stretch dress in her collection. Alluding to the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer movie studio, home of the Hollywood musical in the 1940s and 50s, she called it 'The MGM Dress'. It is styled with a vintage cream swim cap with star motif.
Details
Credit:
Garment loan courtesy of Margo Barton
Copyright:
Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0 Licence
Designer:
Rose Marie Reid
Maker:
Holeproof
Manufacturing location:
New Zealand
Garment type:
Swimsuit
Material:
Rayon with lastex
Features:
In an advertisement in Vogue New Zealand, summer 1958 issue, this suit was part of a collection titled, Crown Jewels of the Sea, and was named, Copa de Oro.
Colour:
Gold metallic
Exhibition:
At the Beach
Label:
Rose Marie Reid of California
Date:
1958
