I’m a big big fan of caftans especially caftans that are as colorful and vibrant as this vintage 60′s Cole of California is… I’m always out and about hunting for super cool print just in general but to see this super chic print on a caftan well it just shook me to my core. In 1925, Fred Cole, a silent film actor, created a swimsuit line that set the bar for all others to follow. His suits were gorgeous yet modest, comfortable yet classy, and made any woman, regardless of her size, feel great in a swimsuit. Fred Cole’s designs lay claim to many of the “firsts” in swimwear, including the backless and strapless swimsuits, the short overskirt, the boy short, the first true tank suit, and the cover-up skirt. His suits gained such acclaim that super stars like Marilyn Monroe, Rene Russo and Farah Fawcett were photographed in them. Swimming beauty Esther Williams became the official face of the Cole of California advertising campaign. Christian Dior, the world’s most celebrated designer, even paired up with Fred Cole to create his one and only swimwear line. I’m just dying to know about the owner of this caftan and its history because I have a strong feeling there is history right on the surface. Friend me on Facebook & follow me on Twitter too. Be STYLISH go ‘green’. Daniel your luxury curator!
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