1950s Catalina Floral Textured Cotton Swimsuit 1950s_jewellery with a gross-grain band on

with a gross-grain band on in the interior so that the hat easily retains its position when worn

Deborah Kerr

The style reminds me of a Ballet Russe costume as there is a strong eastern and folk influence in the design

Would pair beautifully with shorts and boots

Originally used for industrial purposes thanks to its ability to withstand heat

1950s Catalina Floral Textured Cotton Swimsuit 1950s_jewellery with a gross-grain band onCatalina 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