Maillot De Bain Collection

France-Heat-Feature-Swimming-Pool
Picture released on September 1934 of swimmers at the Molitor pool, in Paris. (Photo by - / AFP)

first page of an Abecedary, c.1900 (print)
PCT5618338 first page of an Abecedary, c.1900 (print) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: For the Letter A Amazon, B for Bath and C for Cabin); © Patrice Cartier

Estagnol Beach (Baigne-Cul), 1891 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4588211 Estagnol Beach (Baigne-Cul), 1891 (oil on canvas) by Cross, Henri-Edmond (1856-1910); 65, 3x92, 3 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Estagnol Beach (Baigne-Cul)

Belle Epoque bather taking a foot bath, 1898 (b/w photo)
7311799 Belle Epoque bather taking a foot bath, 1898 (b/w photo) by Reutlinger Studio (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Monsieur Hippos calecon could hardly be used for an aphid, illustration of the childrens book "Les animaux en
LSE4332833 Monsieur Hippos calecon could hardly be used for an aphid, illustration of the childrens book " Les animaux en train de plaisir", by J.Jacquin, drawing by G.H.Thompson

The Bather Painting by Paul Cezanne (1839-1906) 1885 Sun
JLJ4574508 The Bather Painting by Paul Cezanne (1839-1906) 1885 Sun. 1, 27x0, 96 m New York, museum of modern art by Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906); Museum of Modern Art, New York

Bathers. Painting by Gustave Caillebotte (1848-1894), 1878. Oil on canvas
JLJ4601337 Bathers. Painting by Gustave Caillebotte (1848-1894), 1878. Oil on canvas. Dim: 1, 10 x 1, 55m Private collection. - Bathers. Painting by Gustave Caillebotte (1848-1894), 1878

Johnny Weissmuller Standing-up on the Edge of a Swimming-pool
Picture dated from the 20s of US swimmer champion Johnny Weissmuller standing-up on the edge of a swimming-pool. Johnny Weissmuller, who later interpreted Tarzan in the movies

Retro-Fashion-Gaultier
Wearing a wig, a model presents a bathing suit during French designer Jean-Paul Gaultiers Spring-Summer 1992 ready-to-wear collection, 16 October 1992, in Paris

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Step into the world of early 20th century French leisure with a splash of style. 🏊‍♂️ From the first page of an Abecedary, where 'M' meant 'Maillot de bain' or swimsuit, to Johnny Weissmuller standing up on the edge of a swimming pool, this era was all about heat, feature, and swimming. 🌞 Discover Estagnol Beach, where 'Baigne-Cul' or bathing suits were a must, as seen in an oil painting from 1891. 🏖️ The Belle Epoque bather taking a foot bath in a black-and-white photo adds to the vintage charm. 🛁 Monsieur Hippos' calicon, a children's book character, could hardly be used for an aphid, but his swimsuit design was a trendsetter in the 1880s. 🐘 Paul Cezanne's painting 'The Bather' from 1885 and Gustave Caillebotte's 'Bathers' from 1878 showcase the elegance and sophistication of poolside fashion during this time. 🖼️ Take a trip to Cabourg, just 5 hours from Paris, and enjoy the grandeur of the Grand-Hotel and Restaurant by the sea. 🏨 The Treport-Mers is a popular destination for those seeking a retro-fashionable escape. 🌊 Lastly, let's not forget the iconic swimsuits of Jean-Paul Gaultier that brought swimwear into the modern era, blending fashion and function with a French flair.