Swimsuit
Maker
Expozay (estab. Late 1970s)
Graham Bell
Production date
1980s
Current rights
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Object detail
Description
A two piece swimsuit. A tube top with a leopard animal print in cream, brown and black. Strapless with gathering at centre front. The top is signed by Graham Bell. A bikini bottom with high cut brief, leopard animal print in cream, brown and black. 18% Lycra/ Spandex, 82% Polyamoid.Size 12 NZ, US 10.
In 1976 Expozay was established in Tauranga by Tony and Judy Alvos. The business idea was born when Judy, who was importing swimwear, began experimenting and producing her own garments to sell. Early Expozay bikinis were screen-printed with black outlines and then airbrushed with colour detail.
In 1976 Expozay was established in Tauranga by Tony and Judy Alvos. The business idea was born when Judy, who was importing swimwear, began experimenting and producing her own garments to sell. Early Expozay bikinis were screen-printed with black outlines and then airbrushed with colour detail.
Maker
Expozay (estab. Late 1970s)
Graham Bell
Graham Bell
Production date
1980s
Production place
New Zealand
Measurements
Top - 560mm (length), 430mm (width)
Bottom - 220mm (length), 300mm (width)
Bottom - 220mm (length), 300mm (width)
Accession number
0267/11/1-2
Current rights
