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1960s Fashion: 'Topless Look' Controversy

1964

1960s Fashion: 'Topless Look' Controversy

1964

  • NFSA ID5661S7GF
  • TypeFilm
  • MediumMoving Image
  • FormNewsreel, Series
  • Year1964

This short newsreel clip from 1964 looks at controversial 'topless' women's swimwear. It notes the changes in women's swimsuits since the 1920s.

The clip ends with new designs in evening wear: for gowns too, 'the frontless look is tops'.

Courtesy of
Cinesound Movietone Productions

This short newsreel clip from 1964 looks at controversial 'topless' women's swimwear. It notes the changes in women's swimsuits since the 1920s.

The clip ends with new designs in evening wear: for gowns too, 'the frontless look is tops'.

Courtesy of
Cinesound Movietone Productions
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