New Bathing Suits (1950)

New bathing suits modelled by showgirls from Windmill Theatre, London. C, U fashion sketch of swimsuit being drawn by designer. Various shots of designer Major du Cros (exaircraft engineer) and a dressmaker looking at several Windmill girl models in swimsuits. M, S of models changing behind screen. Various shots of dressmaker and the Major taking measurements of Windmill girls. M, S of Major cutting swimsuit pattern. Various shots elderly seamstress at work. Various shots Windmill girls doing exercises in swimsuits while Major watches he is looking for stresses and strains in fabric The swimsuits are made from Lastex (like latex ) FILM A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136, 000 items