1950s Catalina Floral Textured Cotton Swimsuit Antique_bridal he won a Coty Award

he won a Coty Award and went on to gain a reputation as a top designer attracting clients who were celebrities

This enchanting 1970s wedding gown draws on the decade’s love affair with certain aspects of 'Victorina' and Edwardian tailoring

Both the slip and the overlay have a run of subtle popper fastenings to the left

with purple and orange piped silk on the waist band

Waist - 35 in

1950s Catalina Floral Textured Cotton Swimsuit Antique_bridal he won a Coty AwardCatalina 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