1970's Surf, Sand and Beachwear

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Vintage Swimsuits

It is almost that time a year where many of us get to shed our clothes and soak in some rays down at the local water hole. This year 1970’s fashion is on the rise and I just can’t help but browse through some of favorite photos of 70’s swimwear. From European designer beach wear to southern California surf-wear, 1970’s swimwear had a  a style and appeal all of its own.

There are certain keys to follow when dating vintage swimwear:

-Lastex began to be used in swimwear starting in the late 30’s and continued through the 50’s.
-Spandex, better known as elastane in Europe, began to be used in swimsuits in the late 60’s. Dupont patented this as Lycra.
-Fabric content on labels was mandated in the 1960’s
-Garment care instructions seen on labels beginning in 1971
-Symbols on care labels began in the 1990’s in the US, earlier elsewhere

70's beach wear

Model Cheryl Tiegs at the beach in an orange bikini with white polka dots by Villager, with a man reclining on chaise — Image by © Condé Nast Archive/CORBIS

Farrah Faucet

Famous Farrah Fawcett Poster on most adolescent boy’s walls in the 1970’s

70's swimwear

Cheryl Tiegs swimsuit pose

1970's Swimwear

Classic One-piece and Two piece swimsuit designs from the 70’s

1970's beachwear

Modern bathing suit with exact 1970’s glamor cut

70's swimwear

Arnold Schwarzenegger in his prime with a wig-wearin’ female friend, circa 1970s.

1970's swimwear

Surf Rats Hanging out at the beach

70's Swimwear

Christie Brinkley Sporting a colorful one piece

70's fashion

1970’s European Men’s Matching Swimwear

70's beachwear

Mark Richards matching his board shorts with his surfboard

Vintage Swimwear

Larry Bertlemann pure classic style

vintage beachwear

Kids 19070’s beachwear

Vintage Surfers

North shore 1970’s beach fashion

70's skate

1970’s Venice Beach

Ripping

MR Ripping the Bottom Turn


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