The 1940s was a turbulent decade, forever defined by World War II. The war touched all areas of society, including the garment industry and ultimately changed the face of fashion forever. Rations ...

FINDING A SWIMSUIT that nods to bygone eras isn’t difficult these days. Designs like Tomas Maier’s 1940s-inspired hip-hugging one-pieces and Lisa Marie Fernandez’s bikinis with matching cropped ...

The 20th century saw a variety of emerging women's bathing-suit styles. From corset styles to bikinis, some of these trends revolutionized the swimwear industry. We wish boy-short bottoms and ...

Folks have been wading into the water at Wrightsville Beach at least since the 1850s. Most of that time, they dressed for the occasion. The "bathing" costume, though, has changed from bloomers and ...

Fashionistas and history buffs can both enjoy a free program about fashion during the 1940s at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10, at Mentor Public Library’s Lake Branch, 5642 Andrews Road in Mentor-on-the-Lake. Sara ...