In the 1950s, men’s swimwear saw a significant shift towards shorter, tighter styles compared to the more modest options of previous decades. The popular silhouette became the “trunk” style, which ...

Hot mama or you look like my mama? Retro-inspired swimsuits will be everywhere this summer, from high-waisted bikini bottoms with ruffles that mask yesterday's crab cake to halter-neck one-pieces in ...

“The story really starts with the shift from bathing in Victorian times to swimming,” says FTM curator Dennis Nothdruft. “There was this great movement toward activity, and particularly women being ...

A Unionmade pop-up shop featuring M.Nii men’s clothing will be open at the Grove this Memorial Day weekend, Saturday through Monday. M.Nii makes men’s tees, swimwear and shirts based on archival ...

What people choose to wear to the beach has changed significantly over time. In the 1950s, knotted hankies were seen as a practical way to keep off the sun. Beachwear also differs from one continent ...

Nigel Havers presides as five sellers aim for the best price for their items, including 1950s swimwear, a WWI memorial sculpture, mourning jewellery, a brass till and a rare fashion doll. Show more ...

“The story really starts with the shift from bathing in Victorian times to swimming,” says FTM curator Dennis Nothdruft. “There was this great movement toward activity, and particularly women being ...