Red bikini with white trim

The demand for prestigious international brands was fulfilled by local companies making these swimsuits under licence. This Slix bikini was made under licence in New Zealand.

Details

Credit: Garment loan courtesy of Dianne Ludwig
Copyright: Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0 Licence
Designer: Unknown
Maker: Made under licence by Silknit NZ Ltd
Manufacturing location: 10-14 New North Road, Eden Terrace, Auckland
Garment type: Bikini
Material: Chenille textured Bri-nylon, vinyl trim
Colour: Red, white
Label: Slix
Date: 1960s