One of the first female swimsuits ever made were called, “bathing costumes.” It all began in the early 1800s. Swimwear fashion over the years has shown all sorts of collections, from the long and ...

CAPITOLA — Being a seaside town, Capitola has attracted many to its beaches over the last century and a half, and among many changes over the years have been the types of swimsuits worn by beachgoers.

Last month, arena launched a new technical racing suit called the POWERSUIT Carbon Duo. It is the first technical racing suit for women composed of two separate pieces: a top carbon band and a bottom ...

Glenna Jo Christen is a fan and collector of antique clothing. Among her favorites are vintage bathing suits – “or costumes, to use an early term,” she explains. “I have always loved the water and ...