Annette Kellerman, a pioneer in women's swimwear history, discusses the evolution of women's swimwear from bloomer suits to princess suits. She revolutionized swimwear design for speed and function. The podcast also explores the bikini's controversial journey to becoming a fashion symbol in the 1960s.

This 2017 episode covers Annette Kellerman, who gets a lot of the credit for developing the women's one-piece bathing suit. But she was also a competitive swimmer, as well as a vaudeville and film star who designed her own mermaid costumes. Annette Kellerman collection at the Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences https://collection.maas.museum/search?q=Annette_Kellerman+CostumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.