i'm doing swimmingly, just swimmingly, my dear
Spring is nigh - in the fashion world at least, if not by the calendar. Though I'm still fancying and donning turbans (which methinks are merely more elaborate, mystical versions on the sporty beanie), my weekend's eBay digging unexpectedly followed the upcoming season's requisite florals to their logical headdress conclusion: vintage floral bathing caps have now captured yours truly. How perfect a manifestation of femininity, the mind exulted upon discovery. How simply lovely, the heart rejoiced. With all that cerebral and cardio exertion, I was left gasping for breath in sheer delight. I ask you, How perfect would such a blooming headpiece be atop avant garde black sweaters or a basic jean jacket? Atop slouchy heather grey sweatpants, even? I am utterly fixated on the bathing cap bouquet as my new consummate counterpoint to all that is fierce, rugged or tailored.
For those less inclined to the flora, there are those more pared-down swim caps. With fruity yum colors like bubble gum and apple green, one could easily channel the Louise Goldin's Spring 2008 space-swimmers aesthetic that I so drooled for.
Then there are the streamlined metallics, looking somewhat turban-esque. Less obtrusive, but transmitting the bewitchingly aquatic nevertheless.
Auctions have unfortunately ended for all but the two punch colored ones; links are here and here should you so desire them.
16 comments:
Ha-ha! I said swim caps would be the next turbans when I saw Goldin's collection! And I do like these vintage swim caps, especially the ones covered in petals.
oh my gosh... caps are everywhere! these swimming ones are just lovely!
what i really like is those floral half-hats, toques, maybe? something in between a hat and a headband. we need to go to that vintage hat shop in philadelphia to check them out!
HA, "fops" is me, lauren. sorry, you must have been like, "who is this?!"
The Clothes Horse: hats off to you for calling it!
Lauren: uh, it's hard to mistake "fops" for anyone else...sometimes i refer to your blog as fops as shorthand in my mind. but if that weren't enough of a giveaway, mentioning philly sure was! so what is with this alter ego? do you have multiple accounts, like me?
i did an involuntary gasp because i have been thinking about these swim caps for awhile now and those first 2 photos are EXACTLY how i pictured them! i am such a retard on ebay and i can't believe you found them! too bad the auctions have ended but i will certainly continue to be on the lookout for them.
oh and i'm still rocking my mini turban although i get confused/ bemused stares from friends and passer-bys
My grandmother-who is 79-always wore her bathing cap along with blush, fuchsia lipstick and mascara to the pool for her daily laps, I'm happy I can tell her shes ahead of the fashion pack. But seriously the texture on that pink one is amazing, like mini-tentacles.
that's really funny, I just watched Paris When It Sizzles some days before.
Wow, floral swimcaps!
The pink one is a little bit scary... not sure why though!
I'm very very into the first two you posted.... must keep searching for those!
Swoon, these are outrageously lovely. Thanks for another inspiring idea!
Thay are sooo pretty!
who knew that swim caps could become fashionable headwear?
OMG, these are beautiful. I think Speedo should start paying attention..
This is a brilliant idea!
It official, I have to get you on my blog's blogroll. Your ideas are too amazing to not share with everyone I know.
Jael Paris: oh, thank you!
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