SWIMMING WITH
THE TRENDS
By Leon Hall
WHAT'S H01
Focus on the bra cup, in a splash
of metallic chrome from Calvin Klein. Animal prints
and other environmental motifs, like this starfish-en-
crusted cheetah print from Calvin Klein. Retro glam-
our reminiscent of the Riviera pervades Cote D'Azur's
"Jeune Fille" with its laced sides, shaped bra top and
boy-cut leg. The swim dress that epitomized Holly-
wood glamour in the '50s is recreated here by Esther
Williams' company in the suit she calls "The Seven Year
Itch." and from Norma Kamali, in an underwired
jersey swim dress with enough street-smarts to go any-
where. The swim skirt paired with a bandeau top,
shown here in a bright polka dot from Calvin Klein
Sophisticated coverups like Anne Cole's gold-edged
navy wrap-and-tie crop shirt, roomy pull on shorts, and
tailored Admiral's blazer, and in sheer fabrics like the
transparent polka-dot material in these wide-legged
pants from Cote d'Azur. The hippie influence shines
in a patchwork of color and pattern on this wrap skirt
and uplift bra top from Massimo Women. Body-
molding suits like this trim-lined one-piece with mesh
support at the neckline from Robby Len. Sheer
stretch insets as used in Catalina's "Shalimar" suit with
its ancient architectural designs. The classic tank
style, accented by Anne Cole with stainless steel but-
tons. The lingerie look in Norma Kamali's strapless
uplift bra suit in black lace, perfect for pairing with jeans
and a silk blazer for street wear, as well.
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