Bathing suit
While Brigance was a sportswear pioneer as early as 1939, he never tired of finding new materials, especially for swimwear. Quick-drying materials and knits became favorites for the 1960s. In this example, he anticipates the sleek Halston looks that themselves hearken back not only to Brigance, but ultimately to McCardell, including a recreation of the diaper bathing suit.
Artwork Details
- Title: Bathing suit
- Designer: Tom Brigance (American, 1910–1990)
- Manufacturer: Sinclair Mills (American)
- Date: spring 1960–61
- Culture: American
- Medium: orlon, cotton
- Credit Line: Gift of Sinclair Mills, 1961
- Object Number: C.I.61.10.4
- Curatorial Department: The Costume Institute
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Tom Brigance
1952
Tom Brigance
1952
Tom Brigance
1952
Tom Brigance
Sinclair Mills
spring/summer 1960
Tom Brigance
Sinclair Mills
spring/summer 1960
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