{"title":"SWIMWEAR","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eShop vintage swimear, swimming costumes and bikinis below. This curated category features archival and designer vintage pieces selected for historical and design significance. We have thousands more pieces of rare, antique and designer vintage from every decade which can be viewed at our London showroom. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.circavintage.com\/products\/book-an-appointment\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook an appointment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to come in and browse the full collection.\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1950s-catalina-floral-textured-cotton-swimsuit","title":"1950s Catalina Floral Textured Cotton Swimsuit","description":"\u003cp\u003eCatalina is one of the oldest manufacturers of clothing in California. Beginning life as a knitting mill in 1907, the company changed its name to Catalina in 1928 and launched the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants in order to promote their swimwear designs. This 1950s example is a textured cotton blend and has a vibrant floral print in rainbow pastel hues. Tailored to the bullet bra style of the day, it has a built-in white lace nylon bra and slits in the side of the legs to allow ease of movement. The straps are adjustable to three lengths and are attached with a button. The front of the swimsuit is detailed with large pearlescent buttons. The ruched, elastic-lined panels at the back add stretch to the fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatalina was a super brand of its day and Marilyn Monroe was an avid fan, pictured here in 1951. We have also attached our favourite editorial campaign from 1954 to show this slightly more covered style. This swimsuit is one of the best examples we have had for a long time and in excellent and wearable vintage condition with no flaws of any note. Due to its age, it doesn't have a composition label. With some give to the fabric, we believe this is suited to a UK size 8-10 or US 4-6. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS UNSTRETCHED:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBUST - 34 in. (86 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWAIST - 26 in. (66 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHIP - 34 in. (86 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH - 28 in. (71 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CIRCA VINTAGE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45218208284921,"sku":"","price":425.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/5978\/1798\/files\/1950s_Catalina_Floral_Textured_Cotton_Swimsuit_01_ae4187d8-8cf7-4cca-b97f-fdf3a91490f2.jpg?v=1718796422"},{"product_id":"1920s-original-black-woollen-ladies-swimsuit","title":"1920s Original Black Woollen Ladies Swimsuit","description":"\u003cp\u003eDating back to the mid 1920s, this swimsuit is woven from a medium weight black stretch wool. It has a chunky ribbed texture with thick woven seams. The straps are thick and support a sports-bra like top. The body is cut from one piece of cloth with a separate piece for the gusset and bra. The bottom of the swimsuit forms shorts. There is a flattering scoop-neck and curved back. A rare survivor from the period just as women had started to gain some freedoms after the war years and tanned skin started to be in vogue. Designing as bathing wear, it was both swimwear and worn as a bodysuit under other layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn truly excellent antique condition with no flaws of any note and displays well. Due to its age, it does not have a size or composition label and the fabric has some stretch on the below measurements. I think it should work on size UK 8-10 or US 4-6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS STRETCHED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBUST - 34 in. (86 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWAIST - 36 in. (91 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHIP - 38 in. (97 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH - 27 in. (69 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CIRCA VINTAGE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55001622086010,"sku":"","price":280.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/5978\/1798\/files\/1920s_Black_Woollen_Ladies_Swimsuity_c01dcaea-eaab-4a6a-a2b7-5e161de6d992.jpg?v=1738158407"},{"product_id":"1970s-beach-party-navy-velour-sailor-two-piece-bikini-set","title":"1970s Beach Party Navy Velour Sailor Two-Piece Bikini Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis rare two-piece bikini was designed by Beach Party in the early 1970s. Made from navy velour, it combines a bralet-style top with coordinating hot-pant bottoms and a playful nautical theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top is detailed with a contrasting red velour stripe and fastens at the back with two navy plastic buttons. The bottoms are finished with a white braided rope at the waist, threaded through a large red velour anchor appliqué. Both pieces are lined in tonal blue cotton, while the bottoms also contain a separate pair of blue cotton briefs with elasticated leg openings for additional coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surviving ILGWU union label dates from the 1964–73 period making it an unusually complete survivor and even more so given it is in excellent vintage condition with no issues. There are no surviving size or composition labels and Circa recommends it for approximately a UK 6-8 or US 2-4 as the bust is quite small. Please refer to the sizing information below to ensure the best fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS TOP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBUST - 32 in. (81 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUNDERBUST - 28 in. (71 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH - 11 in. (28 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS BOTTOMS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWAIST - 30 in. (76 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHIP - 38 in. (97 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH - 7 in. (18 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRISE - 10 in. (25 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CIRCA VINTAGE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57155277259130,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/5978\/1798\/files\/1970s_Beach_Party_Navy_Velour_Sailor_Two-Piece_Bikini.jpg?v=1783607651"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.circavintage.com\/es\/collections\/swimwear.oembed","provider":"CIRCA VINTAGE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}