Question: What article of clothing did Jane Fisher ditch to become a fashion trendsetter in Miami in the 1910s?
Answer: Her traditional bathing suit
Jane Fisher, the wife of early Miami Beach developer Carl G. Fisher, became a trendsetter in the 1910s when she ditched her traditional bathing suit, which included a long skirt, stockings, and a cap, for one of Miami Beach’s earliest form-fitting swimsuits. The public was initially shocked, but the style quickly gained popularity. Her husband later used photos of “Bathing Beauties” to promote Miami Beach around the country.
