Collection: | Custom Couture |
Style Number: | 265 |
Exceedingly rare and an irreplaceable piece of Americana, this specially designed piece is a tribute to that no-holds-barred freedom of the early days of the Nevada scene and that 1970s sexual expression that made Joe Conforte and his Mustang Ranch famous. Colleen had to pry this original early, and very rare, Mustang Ranch tee from the hands of a collector and began by fashioning it into a sexy streamlined one-piece with classic elements of lingerie in a beautiful belted design. The front is fastened by a rare, original vintage, Mustang Ranch belt buckle and a hot little quarterback shows of your cheeky side around back. Garter straps hang from the side and a one-of-a-kind Mustang Ranch keychain hangs on one hip with the keys to an admirer's 1960s Mercury...which we have to tell you about. Now those keys and keyring (which became known around here as "Grandpa's Keys") belonged to one of the Ranch's original early customers and were lost for nearly four decades, resurfacing recently at an estate sale, long after that Mercury drove off into history. So little of the original story really remains and we wanted you to know about it when you wear it. And, of course, the matching feather boa and the garter shown on our model's leg are included.
The suit in the gallery is the one-and-only in size MEDIUM.
Each one of these custom couture designs is unique and considered as a piece of artwork created by designer Colleen Kelly. The vintage materials and artistic elements that go into creating these one-of-a-kind "swimsuits" were assembled from original collector, art, and memorabilia sources around the globe. Colleen’s 25+ years of swimwear design experience, along with her seasoned talent in styling for the fashion industry, went into each piece. You will find a perfect blending of the vintage logos, embellishments, and graphics of the subject pop culture icons, bands, or artists featured in the design with the sexy, streamlined fitting requirements of the woman’s body. They aren’t "cheap" but they are more than worth the premium price for celebrities, artists, photographers, and customers that need a custom "styled" look to maintain their image.
Some of these items are rare and irreplaceable, which precludes them from being recreated in most cases, as only original items were used. The inherent value, and sometimes fragile nature, of these collector items makes it very difficult to manufacture more than one piece and prohibits us from offering returns, exchanges & etcetera, so all sales are final.
This particular suit has been sold; however, WE MAY BE ABLE TO MAKE A SIMILAR PIECE FOR YOU. Click on the "Custom Order Inquiry" button to be taken to our custom e-mail form. Please fill out the form and leave us a message letting us know you'd like to have a custom suit made for you. Don't forget to let us know which style number you're inquiring about. We will contact you with the details on availability and payment for this special service.