Not currently on display at the V&A

Bikini

1970s (retailed)
Artist/Maker
Ralph Lauren (designed for)
Ralph Lauren (designer)
Place of origin
America (designed)

Madras check bikini in storage bag


Object details

Categories
Fashion
Womenswear
Object type
Bikini
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Bikini Top
  • Bikini Bottom
  • Storage Bag
Materials and techniques
madras cotton
Cotton
Sewing
Brief description
Bikini, woman's top and bottoms with storage bag, cotton, pink and green madras check, Ralph Lauren, 1970s
Physical description
Madras check bikini in storage bag
Credit line
Given by Jill Ritblat
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.562:1-2000

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Record createdSeptember 7, 2000
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O47996/bikini-ralph-lauren/
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