Tag: Paul Newman

From poolside to the silver screen - the tank top's journey to wardrobe classic

From the practical tank suits of the swimming pool in the early 1900s, through the military and working-class long johns, to Hollywood's symbol of raw masculinity and relaxed style. Few garments have undergone a transformation as pronounced as the tank top. We trace the journey of this piece through the decades and take a closer look at the 1950s – the decade when actors like Marlon Brando and James Dean changed the perception of the tank top from a concealed undergarment to an essential part of the modern wardrobe.