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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1971

Page

7

Evolution of swimsuits from eight-pound wool to bikini era

A historical overview traces bathing suit evolution from an eight-pound wool one-piece of 1915 to the 1960s bikini era. It covers Kellerman’s 1910s innovations, World War II fabric changes, the 1947 French bikini, Gernreich's topless design, and shifting silhouettes through the 1950s and 1960s.

Rudi Gernréich Kellerman Jantzen

No-Suit Era Pretenders Rise in Global Swimwear

The article traces the bikini from private pools to public beaches across the Mediterranean Caribbean and Hawaii. It notes shrinking fabric sizes from two to three ounces to two and a half to three and a half ounces, with costs rising to $25 or more. Designer quotes cite engineering as the cost factor as body liberation themes loom for the 1980s.

Sion Mediterranean Caribbean Hawaiian Gernreich Donald L. Smith Jantzen

Carpet shopping tips from local dealers

It is wise when purchasing new carpeting to shop around and consult with reputable dealers servicing your community. They usually offer a broad variety of carpeting styles and colors and back their products with good service.

Civilized fashion cues for fall accessories and colors

The fashion beat notes a civilized, well-bred look for fall with a single dramatic pin or pendant as the focal jewel for coats and suits. Transparent cosmetics support a natural finish while bright fall hosiery complements short skirts and hot pants. Betty Curry highlights red onion and hot red as key color rivals, with wine tones in the same palette.

Betty Curry

First male enrolls at secretarial school in New York

Stephen Koban, 22, becomes the first male student at Katharine Gibbs secretarial school, commuting from Peekskill to join an eight week course for graduates. He hopes to break into publishing or advertising, after facing rejection from agencies for lack of experience. He adapts to class of 38 women, finding stenography challenging yet determined to succeed.

Koban Vassar Katharine Gibbs Peekskill New York City Gibbs Steve Koban Katie Gibbs Stephen

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