Neck-to-knees, togs, budgie smugglers, bathers, maillot... over the last century swimwear, like its name, has evolved… from a functional outfit to an often provocative fashion essential.

A new exhibition at the South Australian Maritime Museum shows how past and present Australian designers and swimming stars have been central figures in the evolution of the modern swimsuit, helping to blur the boundaries between underwear and outerwear. Exposed! The story of swimwear is an Australian National Maritime Museum traveling exhibition and draws on the museum's extensive collection of historical swimwear to explore how the modern swimsuit changed bathing into swimming and helped redefine perceptions of the body. It also showcases especially designed contemporary swimwear by top local and interstate fashion
designers.

Exposed! showcases major contemporary Australian brands including Zimmermann, Seafolly, Tigerlily and Jets and traces their continued influence on the international swimwear market. Included are a series of stunning costumes in fine black wool jersey created by these designers, along with a range of especially commissioned pieces from top local brands Razak, Liza Emanuelle, Angel Wings, Alexis George and mai-loui.