Underwater Fashion Show

Held in Florida, in 1954. Designed to show how water resistant the new orlon coats were. Though, of course, the models came up soaking wet despite wearing the coats.

SILVER SPRINGS, FLA.: Literally driven to the drink to model a new line of orlon coats and toppers, underwater mannequins come up smiling from the bed of Florida's Silver Springs. The novel, underwater fashion show was staged by Donnybrook, Ltd. to show the water-resistance of the orlon clothing.

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Posted By: Alex - Tue Apr 07, 2015
Category: Fashion | 1950s

Comments

The designer was all wet, as well.

Something VERY fishy there...

Posted by tadchem on 04/07/15 at 01:34 PM

Weddings, chess games, sword fights, etc. Is there anything that hasn't been attempted as a stunt performed underwater?

Posted by KDP on 04/07/15 at 05:50 PM

Camp fires.

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 04/08/15 at 04:05 PM

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