For the beach fashion of 1950, americans turn to one piece suits, big straw hats, togas and t-shirts.

In april 1950 at the Paris fashion salon, Captain Edward Molyneux broke a tradition and showcased a sportswear collection labeled " selected in America". He included beachware by american designers. The fashion show was almost a flop as the bath suits were designed for tall, long legged american models, and in Paris were worn by shorter french models.

Those new designs implemented the: pirate pants" design from the Riviera and straw hats from the luxurious exotic summer destinations like Virgin Islands, Jamaica and Hawaii.

Above. Posies and pink terry cloth with an artificial flowers adorned sombrero designed by Heineman. The toga by Bonnie Cashin has big pockets in the pieces which are thrown over the shoulder.

Below. Knee-length "pirate-pants" inspired by the Riviera made of striped pique and an absorbent worsted jersey, both by Cabana.