Swimsuit
Swimsuit
Swimsuit
Swimsuit


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Clothing and Accessories
Swimwear
Sports and Recreation
Women's Clothing ➔ Swimsuit

Identifier:
2020.147.1
Description:
This black swimsuit, also called a kneeskin, is made of polyamide and elastane. It was created by Speedo and was used by Allison Wilburn from 2010 to 2014 during her time on Albion College's swim team. During this time, all D3 colleges including Albion required their swim teams to wear speed suits such as this for the end-of-the-season conference meet. 
Date:
2010 – 2014
Materials:
Polyamide, Elastane
Current Location Status:
On Exhibit
Collection Tier:
Tier 2
Source:
Gift of Karen Wilburn
Exhibit/Program:
Fashion + Nature (April 2022)

Fashion + Nature examines the relationships between the natural world and the fashion industry. Clothing has long been produced with natural materials and inspired by the beauty and diversity of the natural world, but the fashion industry has had a largely negative impact on the environment. This exhibit showcases a wide variety of captivating scientific specimens and fascinating garments, to illustrate their relationship to each other and their interconnected histories. Fashion + Nature aims to inspire and educate visitors, encouraging us to become better consumers and reduce the harmful impacts of the fashion industry.


Related Entities:
Karen Wilburn (donor) Allison Wilburn (used by)
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