Most expensive swimming costume
- Who
- Unknown
- What
- 12000 US dollar(s)
- Where
- United States
- When
- 1983
Sidney Smilove (USA), head designer for Anne Cole of California, USA, created a $12,000 (£8,000) black nylon lycra swimsuit with 19 diamonds (ranging from a half carat to 0.003 carat) and 91 cultured pearls riveted in 14-carat gold settings in 1983.
Smilove is quoted as saying that a $12,000 swimsuit is a great investment.