Drip-Dry Bullfighters

The invention of the drip-dry matador suit, announced in February 1973, was certainly an important moment in the history of fashion. [The Day (Feb 24 1973), Evening Independing (Mar 27, 1973)]

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Posted By: Alex - Fri Nov 02, 2012
Category: Fashion | Sports | 1970s

Comments

Does this mean that the matador need not change costume between fights if it is dirty? Just give him a bar of soap and hose him down?

Another thought occurred about urine but I didn't want to pursue it for a cheap laugh...

Posted by KDP on 11/02/12 at 10:59 AM

I saw a bull fight back in the 60's in Barcelona. It was quite a spectacle!
But the suit of lights is so tight I don't think the matadors could pee if they had to!

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 11/02/12 at 11:25 AM

KDP, we are all about cheap laughs around here honey. You should know that by now!
As far as the suit, $600? I only paid $20 for the dress I got married in 22 years ago. (23 in Feb)

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 11/03/12 at 12:34 AM

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